Cradle of Humankind
- Paleoanthropological region that contains the most extensive discovery of a single hominid species ever found in Africa
- The caves were the site of the discovery of a 2.3 million year old fossil Australopithecus africanus
- Nearby 15 fossil skeletons of an extinct species of hominin was found in the nearby Rising Star Cave system
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cape Floristic Region
- 1 of 6 recognized floral kingdoms in the world, 69% of the plants are native
- Associated with the fynbos biome, a Mediterranean-type, fire-prone shrubland
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- Africa’s third largest protected area
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
- Cable car transportation system offering visitors a 5 minute ride to the top of Table Mountain
Table Mountain
- Flat-topped mountain landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town
- Home to a large array of plants, most of which are native
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
- Waterfront in Cape Town situated on the Atlantic shore
Green Mountain Trail
- Hiking trail around the Green Mountain in the Overberg region
- Takes 4 days to complete the hiking trail
Robberg Nature Reserve
- Rocks in the region date back 120 million years
- Evidence of middle and later Stone Age inhabitation has been found in a few of the caves along the peninsula
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Costs
all flights $2,224
food $29/day x 15 days = $435
hotel $45/day x 11 days = $495
tickets (all attractions) $197
TOTAL for whole itinerary $3,351
