Where to go, What to do!

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• Apar theid Museum, Johannesburg: Moving testament to a country torn asunder by poverty, racism, and classism. Particularly moving commentary regarding the late Steve Biko. An elegant, thoughtful and masterful collection of complexity and wonder. http://www.apartheidmuseum.org/HTML_APM/index.html

• Wandie’s Restaurant: located in Soweto but you’ll have to ask around to find it, there’s no sign! Fabulous south African comfort food visited by stars and commoners alike.

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• The Lion Park: play with cubs, feed giraffes, and witness over 100 lions including the rare white lions (bred in captivity) just recently released back into the wild after facing extinction.

• Museum Africa, Johannesburg: located in the up and coming arts section, interesting collection of all things South African and a wonderful exhibit on Ghandi’s time spent in his law practice in Johannesburg and formulating his nonviolent philosophy. Be sure to visit the Museum Shop: Imbali (Thanks to Retilwe Letsie)

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• Pretoria: the administrative capital of South Africa and the location of more embassies than any place other than Washington DC! (Currently hosting world FIFA games). Plan a visit when the jacarandas are in bloom.

• Soweto: the shanty and settlement homes, the sites of former horrid Apartheid murders and violence, now peaceful and flourishing.

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• Sandton: a luxurious city and suburbs created in the last twenty years when everyone including the large businesses left town in Johannesburg. Stunning shopping mall, world class hotels, largest library in Africa.

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• Golfer’s Lodge, Edenvale: our hosts Louiza and Milan with assistants Alex and Sophie. Lovely accommodations and great friends to boot! www.golferslodge.com

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• Kruger National Park: many glorious safari lodges with excellent tours. If you are timid about traveling through other parts of Africa but want the ultimate safari experience with Big Five viewing, this is the place to go!

• Mugg and Bean: fabulous chain café with the most wondrous apple banana crumb pie. Be sure to order the large size and go for the scoop of vanilla ice cream.

• Toasted sandwiches: found anywhere, the chicken mayonnaise is scrumptious!

• Johannesburg 2010: WORLD SOCCER GAMES!!!!! The country has been preparing for the last five years!