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Awesome and Extreme Activities

There are going to be four activities that you will be attending. First activity is dune boarding and this is located in Cape town. Dune boarding is a great way to get exercise and is equivalent to working in the gym for three hours. There are thousands of dunes all along the coast of South Africa. The hardest part of coarse is climbing up the mountain it can take up to hours. A huge plus is falling doesn't hurt, because of the sand and it is safe. You might want to visit this site because it can give you great exercise instead of having to go to a gym or anyother place and it is just a cool exsperience. The second is called the Sardine Run it is also known as snorkling; it got its name because you end up seeing millions of sardines. This event takes place in Kwazula-Natulal along the Eastern Cape. You can go along a 650 kilometer long shorlines and see sardines. You may not attend this when fish come because it will cause a feeding frinzy and sharks will come. This even is considered the greatest spectacles on earth. The third event is a self driven safari. It has great landscape and tones of cool wildlife, it is a rustic exsperience.This activity is found in a place called Pixleyk Seme Did you know a movie called Meercat Manor was filmed here as well ? You should attend this safari because, first of all a movie was takin place here and because it will give an opportunity that you will probably never see again. The last event is diving with crocadiles, how cool does that sound. People say it kind of like goin shark cage diving. The diving takes place in Cacadu. This is for daring people who want a lot of excitment and thrill. The crocodiles are Nile crocodiles and ishome to five other crocs. While seeing them you will be incrystal clear water. Plus the cages can withstand the crocodiles, so no worries. Scorkle goggles are provided along with under water pictures and the pictures are takin with the crocodiles. You should attent this because it will lead you to tell stories that will make everyone jelious and people will love to hear about crocodile cage diving instead of shark diving. Done by: Harris Howell

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South Africa Weather and Climate

South Africa has many different climates. A Mediterranean climate is located in the southwestern corner of the country. In the interior plateau there is a temperate climate. A subtropical climate is located in the northeast and there is a small area of desert climate in the northwest. Most of the country has warm, sunny days and cool nights. Most of the rainfall occurs during the summer (November to March). In Cape Town, rainfall occurs in winter (June to August). Temperatures vary due to elevation and what ocean currents they are near more than latitude. The weather is great all year round so you can visit whenever your plans permit. Ethan Jett Ethan Jett

The currency in South Africa is a little different than how we do it here in the U.S. One U.S. dollar comes out to be about 8 South African Rands (As of May 9, 2009) Ethan Jett



Start your South African Sightseeing Tour with Durban. Watch animals like Rhino, Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest and Hippo at the Tala Game Reserve in Durban. Ethan Jett

Lesotho Mountain is best known as the highest drivable mountain pass in South Africa. It also has some great views along the way. Ethan Jett



Golden City is a great place to visit. You can listen to there traditional music, go to museums, and ride rides. Ethan Jett



Robben Island is a nice place to visit. You can hike around the island or visit the museum located on it. Ethan Jett

You will depart from Washington D.C's Dules airport and land in the Cape Town airport. The total distance from Washington to Cape Town is 15,860 miles. Ethan Jett IAD || 9:15pm CPT
 * 9:40am

Arrives 08 Jul || Multi-stop Detroit-Wayne County (4 hr 44 min layover)Amsterdam (4 hr layover) || 29 hr 35 min || Northwest 2592 CRJ 100 operated by Pinnacle Airlines/Delta Connection In-Flight ServicesCoach (Q) Northwest 40 Airbus A330-300 In-Flight ServicesBusiness (C) Northwest 8449 Boeing 777 operated by Klm Royal Dutch Airlines In-Flight ServicesBusiness (C) || Segment Base FareFrom **$7,910.20**Trip Typeround trip Taxes$107.59[|Taxes/Fees]Full Fare$8,017.79 ||

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 * Items || Costs ||
 * Lodging || $1811.75 ||
 * Souvenirs || 113.47 ||
 * Transportation || $9497.20 ||
 * Food || $400.00 ||
 * Sightseeing || $612 ||

Malaria is the most prevalent disease in South Africa. Malaria is a vector borne infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes. There are over 1 million deaths a year in Africa alone from Malaria. There are many ways to prevent Malaria on your trip to Africa. The first and most important is insect repellent, is a very handy tool to keep when keeping mosquitoes away. The next is mosquito nets; mosquito nets are hung over your bed keeping mosquitoes out while you sleep. Last is to wear clothing that covers your whole body such as long pants and long sleeve shirts. Parker Lutz

When entering South Africa all you will need is your standard passport. If you plan on staying longer than 90 days than you will need to get a visa. If you are in the country for more than 90 days without a visa you will receive a 300-dollar fine and be forced to exit the country. Parker Lutz

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