Your Stay in South Africa
Getting to Cape Town
You will need to fly into Cape Town as your final flight destination.
Flights from the United States can be direct to South Africa (from
Atlanta or New York) or throught Europe. Some flights to Cape Town
stop first in Johannesburg. Transport to Cape Town is at your own
expense. We will collect you from Cape Town airport when you arrive.
Tours and accommodation can be arranged for people wishing to extend
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Guesthouse |
Cape Town
While in Cape Town students will stay at a guesthouse located close
to the institute. Accommodation will be booked for you but you are
responsible for paying the cost of your stay. We suggest you share
rooms as this will be considerably cheaper. The cost is about $15
per person per day excluding food. Facilities are provided for you
at the guesthouse to prepare your own meals. Allow about $10 per day.
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Potberg accommodation |
Potberg Centre, De Hoop
The University of Bergen financed the renovation of a Victorian
stone house at Potberg in 2003 making it suitable for student and
staff accommodation during field schools. You stay at the Potberg
house for five weeks in shared rooms. Located in a magnificent setting
at the foot of the Potberg mountain, it’s the ideal location for
strolls along mountain paths or for spotting wild game. |
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Walking traills |
Zebra |
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Kitchen
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During the stay in De Hoop, students are required to assist with
cooking and cleaning duties. The program coordinator will draw up
a roster for these duties. If you have special meal requirements or
specific food allergies please inform the International Programs Office
as soon as possible. We will endeavour to meet these where possible
but please be aware that basic conditions in the field may limit the
variations that are requested. |
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The program fee covers your accommodation, local
transportation, most meals, and some weekend trips during the stay
at De Hoop. You will need to budget for extra expenses such as laundry,
occasional meals when away from De Hoop, snacks, drinks etc. Additional
weekend trips may be offered during your stay and if you wish to
participate, it will be at your own expense. |
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On
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Western Cape Tour
During your stay at Blombos and on the tour of the southern and western
Cape transport, accommodation and foods costs are covered by your fee.
You will need to pay for meals while on the road, snacks, drinks etc. |
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THE SOUTH AFRICAN EXPERIENCE |
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The Cape Field School programme is based in South
Africa, and part of its aim is for students to have a totally local
experience. South Africa is culturally very diverse and, although
many South Africans can and do speak English, it should be kept
in mind that there are also 10 other official languages. South Africa
is in some ways similar, but also very different to Europe, not
only linguistically, but also in cultural and social aspects such
as customs, etiquette, food, music and entertainment. As such it
should be a stimulating destination for enquiring minds. |
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Enjoy the experience
of being in Africa!
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