Tourism in South Africa
Summer I 2013
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Program Overview
This 19 day program integrates popular sites and activities in and
around Southern South Africa. While the program will have its
base out of Cape Town, activities include climbing Table Mountain and
sand-boarding, volunteering at a local primary school, and visiting Robben
Island (where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years), it will also
include some overnight trips rafting up the Orange River, a Garden Route
tour that will feature caving, ostrich racing, a visit to
Addo Elephant National Park, and whale watching.
Program Facts
Location(s):
Cape Town, South Africa
Tentative Program Dates:
Summer I session:
May 22 to June 16, 2013
Program Leader(s):
Academics
REC 494-805: Adventure Tourism in South Africa. This course is an analysis
of adventure tourism industry in South Africa. Comparison and evaluation
to ecological tourism and economic and environmental impacts in the
region. 3 credit hours
REC 494-806: Tourism: A Catalyst for Change. This course is designed as
an overview of tourism development in South Africa. It highlights how
tourism can be used as a mechanism to create economic opportunities,
and enhance the quality of life of local residents. 3 credit hours
Dr. Nancy Hritz
hritzn@uncw.edu
Application Deadline: [Enter Date Here]
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Applications are available through the program
leader, the Office of International Programs
and online at:
www.uncw.edu/international/abroad/eaap.hmtl
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Program Activities and Features
Students will learn about adventure
tourism, its connections to the
physical environment and career
paths within. Participants will also
receive instruction on the impacts of
tourism from both a participant and
destination perspective. This program
is bound to provide a once in a
lifetime experience to one of the
world’s most popular tourist
destinations!
Dr. Alexia Franzidis
franzidisa@uncw.ed
A $225 non-refundable deposit is due at time of application. Eligibility
Students are eligible to apply for this program if
they meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Degree-seeking student
• At least Sophomore standing at time of participation
• Good judicial standing
• 2.5 GPA at time of application
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Cost
Estimated Program Fee:
$2700
Program Fee Includes:
Ostrich races
Location
Cape Town and its surrounds have countless places of interest with some
attractions being more well-known and some slightly off the beaten track.
South Africa enjoyed a big share of the 2012 World Travel Awards for
Africa, winning 32 of the awards. (These awards are known as the
"Oscars" of the travel industry). Therefore, the location is ideal for our
examination of the industry.
• Medical insurance
• shared room in hotels or lodges, incl. Breakfast
• Welcome and farewell dinners
• Excursions to Orange River Garden Route Tour,
Cape Town township, Robben Island, Table
Mountain, Cape Point Nature Preserve, Green
Point Stadium, Betty's Bay
Transportation during the program
Most meals (see itinerary)
Additional Costs: (not included in program fee)
In general, class will be in lecture style format most mornings with
activities in the afternoons. We will also have multiple day excursions with
a Garden Route Orange River tours. There will be one weekend in which
students will have the entire weekend to explore on their own. Students
will have housing, but can travel to the surrounding areas as they wish.
• Round Trip Flight: $1900
• Some Meals: $300
• UNCW Tuition: for 6 credits (students must be
enrolled in both courses)
Souvenirs/shopping: $ own habits
($1 US dollar = 8.5 ZAR)
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Federal and state financial aid may be applied
toward this program. Even if you are normally
ineligible for financial aid, you should submit a
financial aid application (FAFSA). You may find
that you are eligible for additional funding.
UNCW students may also apply for a UNCW
Summer Education Abroad Grant and additional
study abroad scholarships. Grant applications
and additional information are available a
Hiking near the Orange River
www.uncw.edu/international/abroad/aid.html
Web Sites
Map of Southern South Africa
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• www.visitsouthafrica.net
• www.capeadventurezone.com
• www.gardenroute.co.za
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and employment opportunity. Questions regarding program access may be
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