Cycle South Africa

source - Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel Online http://www.frommers.com/



Sunday, January 9, 2000

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Cycle South Africa: The International Bicycle Fund Does It Again, This Time With An Inexpensive Tour Through One of the Most Fascinating Countries on Earth

You fly into Durban, South Africa and journey by bike, from Durban along the Indian Ocean coast, visiting small towns, farms, schools, development projects and the pristine nature reserves of this area. Then it's on to the Drakensberg mountain where you experience the "day in the life" of a teacher, visit a rural health center and tour more villages, farms and nature reserves. In each town, you are introduced to the residents, asked into their homes and discuss the local history, both natural and political, with your experienced guide. Finally, you return to Durban for two more days of sightseeing, and then leave for home, fitter in both body and mind from the experience. Sound intriguing? If so, you needn't worry about the cost. This tour is being offered by the International Bicycle Fund and Bicycle Africa, two organizations for which affordable programs are a hallmark. This one's no exception, with the entire 14-day program coming in at just $1090 per person, or a little under $80 per day. That rate covers two meals a day, your lodgings (which range from small hotels to rooms in a training center to home stays), services of a guide, and all museum fees. In addition to that, you'll have to provide your own air fare to Durban, bring your own bike and expect to spend between $50 and $100 TOTAL for your out of pocket expenses on the trip. The tour will be offered on June 19, 2000 but since the group will be small we suggest you make your inquiries now if interested. To do so, either visit IBF's Web site at www.ibike.org/bikeafrica/south-africa.htm or call 206-767-0848.

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