CME, Safari & Cultural Tour of 
South Africa

May 1 - 17, 2016

Group Medical Director: 
Dr. Rachel Kassner, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Optional 3-day extension to the breathtaking Victoria Falls, or Mosi-Oa-Tunia - "The Smoke that Thunders"

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NEXT DATES - OCT 10 - 24, 2016 & FEBRUARY 10 - 25, 2017 

These two future programs will be very similar to the upcoming May 2016 program. Full brochure / registration package will be available shortly 

Our programs to South Africa are extremely popular sell out within weeks of being launched - to guarantee your place (no deposit required) click on the link below -

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"The trip to South Africa was awesome - I would rank it up there with my favorite so far with Doctors-on-Tour. The people in our group were wonderful - it was a total joy and I can see now why South Africa is one of your company's favorite, and most popular, destinations"


            Dyana Driscoll, Toronto, On. - South Africa, March 2015

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From beaches to mountains, deserts to vineyards...

... the geographic and cultural diversity that South Africa boasts makes it a destination not to be missed! South Africa's cities are also enormously varied, with hustling Johannesburg at its heart, and cosmopolitan Cape Town an enclave of European chic at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. In between you can lose yourself for days on safari in the bush or explore quaint isolated towns breaking up the arid Karoo wilderness. The hot and humid seaside fun of Durban with its even hotter curries is another sharp contrast to the scattering of sedate resorts lining the pretty south coast Garden Route. Abundant wildlife is one of South Africa's major attractions, with many game parks and reserves, including the world-famous Kruger National Park and Hluhluwe / Umfolozi Reserve, which deliver uniquely African sights, sounds, smells and memories - including the famed "Big Five" (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo) as well as much more.

And, if the landscape sounds diverse, wait until you meet the people. South Africa boasts 11 official languages, mostly drawn from its indigenous population, while the colonialist legacy stirred Afrikaners, English and Indians into the mix. That blend has created a wonderful array of food, music and culture that offers something for everyone!

Tour Highlights

  • Discover Cape Town with it's lively vibes and cosmopolitan rhythms and ascend Table Mountain by cable car 

  • Sample food and wine at a wine estate in the Franschhoek Wine Valley, acknowledged as the ‘gourmet capital of South Africa'

  • Experience spectacular game viewing, including the "Big 5", in the world famous Umfolozi and Kruger National Parks (Kapama Private Game Reserve)

  • Enjoy a traditional Boma dinner and Zulu dance performance

  • See the breathtaking Drakensburg Mountains, the highest mountains in Southern Africa, as you travel along the Panoramic Route

  • Spend time in Soweto, Johannesburg's vibrant township (former home of both Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela) with it's unique apartheid museums

CME Program / Group Medical Director: Dr. Rachel Kassner, Charlottetown, P.E.I.

(15+ CME hours and Certificate of Attendance provided)

  • Academic Conference (2  3-hour sessions) at the Protea Hotel Umfolozi and Kapama River Lodge with lectures by Canadian & South African medical experts & interactive discussions on current medical issues

  • Visits to local, and contrasting, hospital facilities to meet with local physicians, review their facilities and learn about the health care system in the region including the Groote Schuur Hospitala private hospital in Cape Town and the site of the world's first ever heart transplant by Dr. Christian Barnard as well as the associated The Heart of Cape Town Museum and a public hospital in Johannesburg

  • Presentations on African traditional healing practices from a local sangoma (traditional healer)  

  • Visit to an SOS Children's Village in Cape Town

Pricing, Inclusions & Exclusions

 Price includes:

  • Round trip international flights from Toronto to Cape Town and Johannesburg to Toronto on British Airways
  • Modern, air conditioned coach transportation
  • All meet and greet services and arrival and departure transfers
  • Accommodation for a total of 13 nights as specified
  • 13 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners in a combination of hotel and local restaurants (including wine tasting and lunch at a vineyard in the Franschoek / Stellenbosch winelands and a Boma dinner and Zulu dance performance)
  • Comprehensive daily itineraries including escorted tours of local cultural sites and museums
  • Excursion on a 4x4 in the private natural reserve of Featherbed
  • Wildlife Boat cruise on the St Lucia Estuary
  • 5 game drives in 4x4 safari vehicles (Umfolozi and Kapama Private Game Reserve) with professional local English speaking driver-guides
  • Academic program and visits to local medical facilities as indicated in the itinerary
  • Services of a local English speaking cultural expert and guide
  • Porterage

 Price excludes:

  • Beverages (both soft drinks and alcoholic beverages)
  • Gratuities
  • Airport departure tax
  • Travel insurance

Useful Links and Files (Click below to view)

South Africa CME - May 2016 - Flyer

South Africa CME - May 2016 - Detailed Brochure

REGISTER NOW! To register for this program please complete our online registration form at the secure page below.

South Africa CME - May 2016 - Registration Form

 

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