Service, Safari, Wine & Golf in South Africa
Service, Safaris, Wine & Golf - Quick Glance
Day 1-2: Depart the States/Arrive South Africa
Day 3: Welcome/Orientation
Days 4-8: Service Project, Cultural, & Social Activities
Days 9-10: Safari
Day 11: Golf/Spa/Adventure
Day 12: Stellenbosch/Cape Town
Day 13: Seals, Penguins & Cape of Good Hope
Day 14: Mountains & Island
Day 15: Shopping, Leisure, & Packing/Return to the States
Pre/Post Optional: Kruger National Park or Golf
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 world renowned Addo Elephant Park. AFternoon Game Drive through SA's most elephant populated reserve and home to the Big Five. 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 | Safari | Revisit the reserve and enjoy the African bush in the morning. Then depart Addo for TsitsKama on the Garden Route. Enjoy the serene and tranquil environment of the area, or opt to go on an extra caopy tour or bungee jump |
| Day 11 | Explore | Depart early morning for a beautiful drive to Gaansbaai. After lunch enjoy the town or opt for shark cage diving or whale watching. |
| Day 12 | Stellenbosch | Enjoy the Stellenbosch area, with more than 200 wine and grape producers. We will visit a handful of vineyards and learn more about the art of wine production, and sample the locally grown goods! Option to golf at Ernie Els course is available.(B,L,D) |
| Day 13 | Cape Point | 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 14 | Cape Town | A full day to visit both Table Mountain (hiking up-weather permitting), and an afternoon visit to Robben Island. (B,L) |
| Day 15 | 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. |
| Optional | Leopard Creek Golf Course or Wild Coast | Optional add-on for golf tee times available pre or post trip. Leopard Creek may be combined with Kruger National Park visit. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Dining
- Total meals - 35
- Breakfasts - 13
- Lunches - 10
- Dinners - 12
- Disclaimer
- Group size minimum must be 6 travelers, Maximum 12 travelers
