2012 South Africa Service & Adventure
2012 Adventure Cost:
US$1790 per person based on double/triple occupancy
2012 Departure Dates:
May 31 - June 14, 2012
June 14 - June 28, 2012
June 28 - July 12, 2012
South Africa Service & Adventure - Quick Glance Itinerary
Day 1-2: Depart the States/Arrive South Africa
Day 3-4: Orientation & 2 Day Excursion Trip
Day 5-7: Wild Coast Eco & Service Project
Day 8-9: Bush Camp Out
Day 10: Mandela Day
Day 11-12: Village hike
Day 13: Beach/Optional Activities
Day 14: Depart S. Africa
Optional Pre & Post Trips to Cape Town and/or Kruger National Park are available.
Adventure Inclusions:
- Quality English-speaking escort/driver throughout adventure
- All ground transportation from airport to airport service
- All accommodations for the adventure, based on double-triple occupancy
- Meals listed on the itinerary
- Excursions and activities listed on the program
- Donations, materials, and supervision for service project.
- Full-time pre-departure and local support
Details
- Tour Operator
- Cultural Embrace
- Duration
- 14 Days
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Days 1-2 | Depart USA/Arrive S. Africa | Arrive in to E. London. Meet project reps and introduction to area. Settle into new surroundings. Afternoon fun beach activity and Big Dune Sundowners. |
| Days 3-4 | Chintsa | Orientation with a look into the history and socio-political developments of the country and culture of South Africa. Project overview, goals, and vision. 2 days adventure trip to Great Kei River, Morgan Bay Cliffs, and the rural village of Ngxingxolo. Overnight rural village stay. Enjoy music, craftwork, and traditional food prepared on open fires. Orientation continued upon return to Chintsa. Introduction to Xhosa--the local language. |
| Days 5-7 | Wild Coast Eco Projects | Projects related to environmental and social transformation. |
| Days 8-9 | Bush Camp Out | Head our to the Kubusi Kei River confluence for a night at our permanent tented camp on the banks of the river beneath the towering Kubusi cliffs. Enjoy the natural beauty of this exceptionally diverse region. Relax with a bonfire evening under the starlit sky listening to the sounds of Africa. |
| Day 10 | Mandela Day | Head out early for the former Transkei and birthplace of Nelson Mandela. Learn about this inspirational man as you visit the area of his childhood. Head back down the coast and spend the night at Mbolompo Village with an amazing & leisure hike to Hole in the Wall. |
| Days 11-12 | Village hike | After an amazing night in the rural village, we continue to hike to the coast and Bulungula. Overnight at small lodge that is owned & operated by local people of the area. |
| Day 13 | Chintsa | After a leisure morning enjoying the beach, head back to Chintsa for our final night and dinner. |
| Day 14 | Depart E. London | Check-in East London airport for domestic transfer for international flight back to the States; or post optional Kruger National Park safari or Cape Town visit. |
- Dates/Pricing
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- Minimum 10 travelers for group to depart. Contact us for customized itinerary, dates, + private group.
