Social Change Safaris in South Africa
Social Change Safaris in South Africa - Quick Glance
Day 1-2: Depart the States/Arrive South Africa
Day 3: Welcome/Orientation
Day 4-8: Service Project, Cultural, & Social Activities
Day 9: Safari
Day 10-11: Wild Coast hikes
Day 12-13: Recreational, Leisure & Travel day
Day 14: Cape Town
Day 15: Seals, Penguins & Cape of Good Hope
Day 16: Shopping, Leisure, & Packing/Return to the States
Program Fee includes:
- English-speaking guide/driver throughout adventure
- Private vehicle throughout adventure
- Entrance fees to all activities, safaris, and activities listed on the itinerary
- All accommodations for the adventure, based on double occupancy
- Meals listed on the itinerary: B-breakfasts, L- lunches, D-dinners
- Materials, supplies, and donations/gifts at social projects
Details
- Tour Operator
- Cultural Embrace
- Duration
- 16 Days
- Difficulty Level
- Difficulty Level - Varied Options
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Days 1-2 | Depart USA/Arrive S. Africa | Arrive in to Johannesburg, South Africa, and make connecting flight to East London. |
| Day 3 | Chinsta | Meet & Greet at East London airport. 45 minutes transfer to Chintsa on the Wild Coast. Welcome arrival and orientation. Get to know your group, staff, understand South Africa, projects' overview & methodology, vision and purpose. Lunch. Afternoon-informative cultural walk, project site visits & explanation of social complexities of the region. Introduction to the social project objectives and unerstanding of task objectives. Introduction to isiXhosa (local language). Evening at leisure and overnight at Chinsta. (L,D) |
| Days 4-8 | Social Projects | Projects Available: 1) Explore & Learn - provide exposure and opportunity to the youth sector of disadvantaged communities. Groups will facilitate themed workshops that will uplift over 10 communities. Themes consist of: Environment (bush and/or marine/estuary), Creativity (arts & crafts), Rhythm (music & dance), Health Living (nutrition & sports), Education. 2) Orphanage-Support two local facilities that were designed as 'safe homes' for ~50 vulnerable children. Tasks for 2011 include: building, expanding, and renovating housing facilities (sleeping, eating, and living areas); educational support (tutor, educational games); health & nutrition management.3) Sport Center Development-perimeter fencing, club house & infrastructure development, netball court development, implementation of a Junior Sport's Program.4) Community Food Security-design & build a roofed cover over the seating area; water security to maintain existing rain water harvesting initiatives; garden development for fencing for food production and micro business opportunities for local economic development.In addition to social projects, highlights include cultural overnight at Xhosa village, sand dune sundowners, beach volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and swim. Optional: surf lessons, beach horse rides, mountain bike rides. (B,L,D) |
| Day 9 | Safari | Depart Chintsa to visit Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve, home to the Big 5 with the experience to visit the Elephant sanctuary, where you will learn close up about these majestic animals. Afterwards, drive to Coffee Bay on the Wild Coast. (B,L,D) |
| Day 10 | Wild Coast Hike | Travel by foot, as you hike along this remote and beautiful coastline. Pass the geographical icon of Hole in the Wall, before arriving at Lubanzi Village, where you will spend the evening hosted by the local community. (B,L,D) |
| Day 11 | Wild Coast Hike | Continue by foot, as you spend the morning crossing secluded beaches, untouched estuaries, and magnificent sea cliffs. Arrive for the night at Bulungula, a Fair Trade Eco-tourism community. (B,L,D) |
| Day 12 | Wild Coast Leisure | Spend the day enjoying the seclusion of pure Wild Coast splendor, with lots of optional recreational activities available, or opt to relax and enjoy the splendor of the country. (B,D) |
| Day 13 | Travel Day | We'll travel the back roads to return back to Chintsa. Optional activities: surf lessons, mountain biking. Overnight in Chintsa. (B,D) |
| Day 14 | Cape Town | Morning flight from East London to Cape Town. You will enjoy a full day to explore and embrace Table Mountain, and a walking tour of the Mother City. (B,D) |
| Day 15 | Mountains & Islands | Discover where the two oceans meet and explore the splendor of the Cape Peninsula. Drive along the shore to Hout Bay. Enjoy a cruise to Duiker Island to experience thousands of Cape Fur Seals in their natural habitat. After the educational cruise, head along the scenic Chapman's Peak drive to Simon's Town and Boulders Beach. Visit the nesting colony of rare Jackass Penguins. Head to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve to bike along the coast to our relaxing picnic lunch on the beach. After lunch, we hike to the top lighthouse at Cape Point and then to the Cape of Good Hope. (B,L) |
| Day 16 | Shopping, Leisure & Packing | Visit the V&A Waterfront for the markets and shops of Cape Town (tons of restaurants and cafes for the non-shoppers) before you head to the airport for your return flight. (B) |
| Optional | Kruger National Park | Optional add-on for safari & lodge at Kruger National Park is available pre or post trip. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Dining
- Total meals - 35
- Breakfasts - 13
- Lunches - 10
- Dinners - 12
- Disclaimer
- Group size minimum must be 6 travelers
