DELRAY BEACH, FL, Aug. 1, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hollywood's latest sci-fi thriller paints the
picture of a seemingly idyllic community that has gone to great
lengths to protect its dark and painful past. "The Giver," set for release on
August 15, boasts an impressive cast including Meryl Streep, Jeff
Bridges, Alexander Skarsgård, Taylor Swift and Katie Holmes, who
filmed primarily in the striking South African cities of
Cape Town and Johannesburg. While the script depicts a
society deprived of colors and memories, in actuality these
areas vibrate with a kaleidoscope of hues and history.
Walk in the footsteps of your favorite actors and
experience the brilliance of South Africa with
African Travel, Inc. on
a variety of completely customizable itineraries!
In addition to its distinction as South Africa's "Mother City,"
Cape Town was recently voted as the #1 "Places to Go in
2014" by the New York Times due to its abundant
natural landscapes and recent design renovations. The flat-topped
Table Mountain serves as the city's iconic symbol, but the
magnetic metropolis also offers pristine beaches,
celebrated vineyards, and extremely innovative
architecture that earned this year's title of the "World
Design Capital." Spend five full days exploring the wonders of Cape
Town before heading north on "The Ultimate
Safari" - 16 days of unmatched wildlife viewing
and Southern Africa's most luxurious award-winning accommodations.
While in Cape Town, embark on a spectacular drive in the
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, play alongside the plentiful
penguins at Boulders Beach, take a cellar tour of a local winery
and dine in the home of a local Capetonian couple.
Portions of "The Giver" were also shot in
Johannesburg, affectionately known as "Jo'Burg" or "The
City of Gold." Today, Africa's second largest city flourishes with
vibrant cultural districts and lively inner city suburbs - but much
like the subjects of the film, Johannesburg's history is riddled
with strife. Explore Jo'Burg's turbulent past "In the Footsteps of
Mandela," a provocative journey through the
places Nelson Mandela irrevocably transformed in his efforts to end
apartheid. Visit Freedom Square, the Hector Pieterson
Memorial and the Aparthied Museum for an intimate glimpse into
South Africa's dark days of segregation before continuing
on to the Karongwe Private Game Reserve for a different kind of
authentic African experience.
"The Ultimate
Safari" is a comprehensive 16-day adventure showcasing
Cape Town, Kruger Private Reserve, Livingstone, the Chobe River,
Botswana's Okavango Delta and Johannesburg. Prices start from
$10,895 per person.
"In the Footsteps of
Mandela" is an eight-day exploration of Cape Town,
Johannesburg and the Karongwe Private Game Reserve. Prices start
from $3,195 per person.
For more information and to book this
dream safari, contact your favorite Travel Professional,
call African Travel, Inc. at (800) 421-8907, or visit www.africantravelinc.com.
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About African Travel, Inc.
African Travel, Inc. creates personalized African
safaris and adventures for today's travelers seeking an
experience of a lifetime. Established for more than 37 years, and
with more than 100,000 past travelers, African Travel, Inc. knows
all the different ways to safari and how to match each individual
client to their own unique experience. We Know
Africa.
African Travel, Inc. has won awards and distinction from multiple
publications, including Travel + Leisure, Travel
Weekly, and National Geographic. African Travel, Inc.
is proud to be part of The Travel Corporation, and works
closely with a network of highly-rated lodge operators in Africa
including Wilderness Safaris and Thompsons Africa.
About USTOA
African Travel, Inc. shares the coverage available under the
USTOA $1
Million Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of
TravCorp USA, Inc. in accordance with the terms and conditions of
the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program. In addition,
TravCorp Financial Services Limited provides a guarantee of $20
million in respect of all customers traveling with African Travel,
Inc.
About The TreadRight Foundation
Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation's family of
brands, The TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit working to
ensure the environment and communities we visit remain vibrant for
generations to come. To date, TreadRight has donated more than USD
2.5 million to sustainable tourism projects worldwide. The
Foundation's guiding principle is to encourage sustainable tourism
development through conservation, leadership and support for
communities. Foundation priorities are set by the Steering
Committee, which includes sustainability leaders like Céline
Cousteau and Costas Christ.
TreadRight's past project partners include WWF, Conservation
International and The National Trust in the UK. Current initiatives
include sponsoring the National Geographic Society's inaugural
"World Legacy Awards," WildAid and inspiring wildlife advocates
like Terri Irwin.
To learn more about our past and current work at TreadRight, please
visit us at TreadRight.org.