South Africa Institute: Itinerary

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2026 Tentative Itinerary

July 20, 2026
Depart from RDU for Johannesburg, South Africa with a layover in Atlanta

July 21, 2026
Arrive in Johannesburg
Group meeting with South African teachers and guides
Lodging at airport hotel

July 22, 2026
Travel to Kruger National Park
Wildlife watching en route to Skukuza camp
Lodging at Skukuza Camp

July 23, 2026
Morning bush walk (1/2 group each)
Midday visit to bird hide
Afternoon/evening game drive (wildlife watching in open safari vehicle)
Lodging at Skukuza Camp

July 24, 2026
Morning bush walk (1/2 group each)
Wildlife watching en route to Berg-en-Dal Camp
Stop at Mathekenyane Hill View Point
Lodging at Berg-en-Dal Camp

July 25, 2026
Morning game drive
Midday visit to bird hide
Afternoon game drive
Lodging at Berg-en-Dal Camp

July 26, 2026
Wildlife watching as we exit Kruger
Travel to Wakkerstroom
Midday stop at Lowveld National Botanical Garden
Afternoon bird walk in Wakkerstroom
Lodging at Wetlands Country House

July 27, 2026
Morning bird walk in Wakkerstroom
School Visit and service project
Lodging at Wetlands Country House

July 28, 2026
Travel to St. Lucia
Evening crocodile and hippo boat tour of iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Lodging in St. Lucia

July 29, 2026
Explore iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Afternoon beach exploration
Lodging in St. Lucia

July 30, 2026
Travel towards Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Visit Mandela’s capture site
Wildlife watching as we continue to Golden Gate
Lodging at Golden Gate Highlands Hotel

July 31, 2026
Explore Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretive Centre
Hike through geologic time
Participate in an active paleo dig
Lodging at Golden Gate Highlands Hotel

August 1, 2026
Travel to Cradle of Humankind
Travel to Johannesburg, goodbyes to our friends
Depart Johannesburg for home via layover in Paris, France

August 2, 2026
Flight to RDU
Return home to our friends, families, and students