WELCOME TO ICA 2010 –
THE ALTERNATIVE ACCOMPANYING PERSONS PROGRAM 

Dear ICA 2010 Delegate
The Western Cape welcomes and rewards all who visit and revisit the warm heart of Africa.
It offers a variety of attractions from unspoiled beaches, forest trails against spectacular mountain ranges, diverse cultures, good shopping, adrenalin sports and award winning wine estates.
The Gateway to Africa, it is also one of humankinds oldest homes.

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TO1   Adrenalin High Speed Boat Ride from Table Bay to Houtbay 

Enjoy an exhilarating ride on a Ballistic 7.8m Rib from the popular Victoria & Alfred Waterfront into Table Bay and along the Atlantic coast to the quaint fishing village of Houtbay.

Highlights Include:

• Spectacular scenery along the Atlantic Seaboard; Mouille Point, Sea Point, Camps Bay and Llandudno.

• Mouille Point Lighthouse.

• Seafarer’s view of Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles.

• Marine life (possible sightings of the Southern Right Whale, Common dolphin, Cape Fur Seals, sun fish, African penguin, Cape Cormorant, Gannets and Gulls)

• Shipwreck “The Boss 400”

• Duiker Island with its abundant Cape Fur Seal colony.

• Maori Bay

• The Sentinel

• A hearty breakfast with locals in the rustic fishingg harbourroff Houtbayy.

Cost: R690.00 per person (Min: 10 pax / Max: 22 pax)
Duration: 08h30 to 12h30
Includes: Jet Boat Charter from the V&A Waterfront to Houtbay harbour, breakfast, return transfer by coach.
Bring: Hat & Sunscreen, Warm Jacket, Comfortable shoes 

Ages: Adults / Children min 15yrs
Fitness: Very Good
Approximate travel time: 1 hr

TO2 Hiking in Silvermine Nature Reserve 

TO3 Walking with Baboons

TO4  Robben Island Tour 

Ferry across to Robben island for a memorable and thought provoking trip. The 3 ½ hour tour departs on the hour and includes a return boat trip across Table Bay to the Island. Highlights include a visit to the maximum security prison and Nelson Mandela’s cell, interaction with an ex-political prisoner who will be your guide on the island. The tour includes a 45 minute bus tour with commentary to the Lime Quarry, Male Leper church and 19^th century lighthouse. Take a walk through Murray’s Bay Harbour precinct, including the African penguin boardwalk and hide.

Cost: R450.00 per person (Min: 6 pax / Max: 100 pax)
Duration: 13h15 to 18h00 (14h00 Ferry)
Includes: Return Transfer to Mandela Gateway, Pre booking : Robben Island Ticket = Ferry + Tour.
Ages: All
Fitness: None
Approximate travel time: 1 hr 30min

Note: Robben Island tickets are subject to availability. Full pre payment is required by the Robben Island Museum 14 days prior to date of travel for advance bookings.

TO5  Xhosa : “the Culture, the History, the Language”

TO6  Mountain Biking Cape Point & Wine tasting

Today enjoy the option to flex those muscles and take in some of the Cape’s most spectacular scenery as you take a bike ride though the Cape Point Nature Reserve. This is the best way to experience the unique plant and animal life of this area. Biking allows you to participate in the experience rather than observe it from the window of a bus. Look out for sightings of ostriches, antelope, baboons and mountain zebra, smell the unique scent of the Protea and feel the sea breeze against your face.

Enjoy a packed lunch on the beach at Cape Point and take in the views over False Bay. After lunch we pack up our bicycles and head for the Constantia wine lands. Constantia is home to the Capes first vineyards. Visit two award wining wine estates - Constantia Uitsig and Groot Constantia for a wine tasting at each estate.

Cost: R890.00 per person (Min: 10 pax / Max: 30 pax)
Duration: 08h30 to 17h00
Includes: Bike Ride at Cape Point, Packed lunch, Refreshments, Entrance fees, Wine tasting
Bring: Hat & Sunscreen, Comfortable walking shoes
Ages: Adults / Children min 12yrs
Fitness: Very Good
Approximate travel time: 3 hr

TO7  A look at South African Art

A look at the history and works of vibrant and challenging African artists, some traditionalists producing sculpture and wood carvings in classical African designs, others work in more modern styles of cubism, expressionism, and surrealism.
HIGHLIGHTS:

Michael Stevenson Contemporary Gallery (or similar) -
This gallery has hosted a series of widely acclaimed solo and group exhibitions, representing leading African Artists.

Sustainable & Functional Art –
 A thriving local industry where crafters work at recycling waste into functional and decorative objects.

Montobello Design Centre –
This development centre aims to create jobs in craft and promote good local design. The on site design studios produce jewellery, metalwork, textiles, ceramics, paper and print. This eclectic spot is well worth a visit.
Enjoy lunch in the grounds at the Old Gardeners Cottage.

The Irma Stern Museum (1894 – 1966)-
This major South African artist’s home for four decades gives an exciting insight into her life and talent. Several of the rooms are furnished as if she still resides at the residence while upstairs there is a commercial gallery showcasing local contemporary artists.

Cost: R750.00 (Min: 6 pax / Max: 30 pax)
Duration: 09h00 – 17h00
Includes: Entrance Fees, Lunch
Ages: Adults / Children min 12yrs
Fitness: None
Approximate travel time: 2 hr

TO8  SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TOUR – “ Help us to make a difference”

Delegates who choose this tour will have an opportunity to spend the afternoon visiting a community centre in the townships and then to make a lasting difference in the lives of a group of orphaned children.

The conference organisers have teamed up with a local non-government organization Ikamva Labantu to assist with home improvements desperately needed at an orphan home run by a local mother in the Guguletu township. A few remarkable women in the townships offer security and shelter to abandoned children and recieve no government funding. Ikamva Labantu assists some of these mothers with feeding and schooling the abandoned children. The children are also regularly seen by Ikamva Labantu’s nutrisionist to ensure that they are healthy and well nourished.

The attached photographs show the current conditions of the house which is home to 12 children ranging in age from 5 months to 17 years whom Vivian Jobe has taken in and for whom she is caring. Vivian has been doing this work for the past 7 years improving the lives of at least 30 children. .

The goal for ICA 2010 is to fund and assist with building alterations to provide extra space, proper waterproofing, storage and electricity to Vivian’s existing 2 roomed house. The project will be funded jointly by donations from delegates and Ikamva Labantu. We are hoping to complete the structural building work by March 2010. On the day of the Social responsibility tour delegates will have an opportunity to be actively involved in this project by applying the appropriate finishing touches to make a lasting contribution to the lives of the children living with Vivian.

Herewith our Wish list identifying what we need to reach our goal:
Building Materials (Bricks & Mortar) : R20,000.00
Roofing (Materials & Labour)             : R10,000.00
Electrical repair & Labour                   : R 7,500.00
Paint                                                     : R 3,000.00

What we need:
The cost of transport and refreshments for this tour will be covered by the conference secretariat. However we cannot achieve the goal without your valuable contribution.

Duration: 13h00 – 17h30

Ikamva Labantu: To read more about the invaluable projects that Ikamva Labantu is involved in within the local townships please follow the link: www.ikamva.org

TERMS OF BOOKING

• All tours subject to a min/max participation. Please refer under each heading

• Cape Selections reserves the right to re-quote should the numbers booked be less than the minimum capacity quoted.

• Cape Selections reserves the right to cancel under subscribed tours.

• Price per person is inclusive of Luxury Coach Transportation + driver.

• Price per person inclusive of professional English Speaking Tour Guide.

• Foreign language guides can be arranged at a surcharge.

• Price per person inclusive of Entrance Fees per itinerary.

• All Tours depart and return to the CTICC.

• All bookings subject to availability on confirmation of final numbers.

• Times are approximate and may vary.

• Tour price per person excludes: meals (unless otherwise specified), beverages, items of a personal nature.