Departure Day: Birmingham, AL, to Cape Town, South Africa

Monday, April 28, 2025
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Occupational Therapy is excited to announce that our second cohort of study abroad students is departing today for an 11-day trip through South Africa. Students and faculty will land in Cape Town on Tuesday evening to begin their journey.

We invite you to follow along as we update our blog throughout their travels!

Ready for departure! Birmingham Airport
Aerial view of Cape Town, South Africa, showing Table Mountain, Cape Town Stadium, the V&A Waterfront, the city skyline, and the Atlantic coastline under a bright blue sky.

Cape Town, located on the southwestern tip of South Africa between the Atlantic Ocean and the distinctive flat-topped cliffs of Table Mountain, is known for its cultural diversity, historic sites, and busy waterfront.