South Africa Yoga & Wine Retreat

Nov 5 - Nov 16, 2027

INCLUSIONS: airport transfers, all accommodations, meals as listed, daily yoga, local guide, visit to Kirstenbosch Gardens, visit to Table Mountain, BoKaap walking tour, Cape Malay Cooking Class, visit to V&A Waterfront, visit to Boulder’s Beach, visit to Camp’s Bay, Meerkat safari, visit to Cango Caves, walking tour of Stellenbosch, vineyard visits with wine tastings, and all bank/wire processing fees.

At The Village Experience, travel inspires impact. To date, TVE has operated over 900 responsible tourism programs around the world. Our programs have immersed nearly 3,500 travelers into our partner communities and impacted more than 30,000 people on the ground. Together, we have implemented programs to tackle social justice issues such as access to education & healthcare, women’s empowerment, and sustainability in these communities.

It is only through this unique relationship of responsible travel + philanthropy, that we have been able to raise $3,800,000 for our partner communities. You inspire and contribute to the impact…so keep traveling with The Village Experience!

MIKKI TROWBRIDGE

Mikki Trowbridge is an Oregon-based yoga teacher and instigator of community through Yoga + Beer and Resonance Yoga Collective. In addition to teaching yoga, Mikki is a Board Member for The Village Cooperative and loves traveling, reading, sipping on craft beers and getting outdoors for a hike, a paddle or to catch a sunset.

Pricing

$5699 per person based on double occupancy
$7499 per person based on single occupancy

$1000 deposits due with registration

$2000 payment due September 1, 2026

$2000 payment due March 1, 2027

Final balances due June 1, 2027

Please send passports, flights, and travel insurance by June 1, 2027 to trips@experiencethevillage.com.

Itinerary

November 5 – Arrive to Cape Town International Airport. Meet your Village Experience guide and transfer to hotel for the evening.

November 6 – Morning yoga and welcome session at the hotel. Then enjoy breakfast and coffee. We’ll then head to Kirstenbosch Gardens to stretch our legs, relax, read a book, have a picnic and take in the beautiful scenery. Be sure to embark on the Tree Canopy Walkway. Afternoon at the V&A Waterfront for early dinner and drinks. (B,L)

November 7 – Morning yoga. Then enjoy breakfast and coffee. Head to Table Mountain this morning – take the fast track cable car to the top for a walking tour and some free time. The views of Cape Town from the top are unbeatable! Then, make your way to the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood for a historical walking tour and graffiti art tour. Enjoy a Cape Malay cooking class for early dinner. (B,D)

November 8 – Morning yoga. Then enjoy breakfast and coffee. Head out to Boulder’s Beach to see the resident penguin colony. Spend lunch and the afternoon at Camp’s Bay. Enjoy stunning views of 12 apostles and enjoy the beach. Return to hotel. (B)

November 9– Morning yoga. Then enjoy breakfast and coffee. Free day to explore on your own. Embark on a boat tour in search of whales, dolphins and seals. Venture out to Robben Island to learn about Nelson Mandela. Try the hop on/hop off bus to further explore. Go on a local hike, spend more time at the V&A Waterfront, or chill at the hotel. (B)

November 10 – Enjoy breakfast and coffee. Then, drive to Oudtshoorn, in the Klein Karoo Valley, stopping for lunch along the way. Check into hotel on a working ostrich farm. Afternoon yoga. Try ostrich for dinner! (B)

November 11 – Early morning Meerkat safari. Rise and shine, grab some coffee, and settle in to watch the local meerkats wake up for the day. Return to hotel for breakfast. Then, visit the 20 million year old Cango Caves. Afternoon yoga. (B)

November 12 – Enjoy breakfast and coffee. Then, drive to Stellenbosch in one of the most famous wine regions in the world. Stop for lunch along the way. Check into your retreat cottage at Boschendal Wine Hotel and Vineyard. Afternoon yoga session. (B)

November 13 – Morning yoga. Then enjoy breakfast and coffee. Today, we will visit three wineries supporting women wine makers and black owned vineyards. We start at Klein Goederust – the only black owned vineyard in the region. We’ll enjoy a wine tasting upon arrival. Then we go to the tasting room for Aslina. This is the first Zulu woman owned wine label in South Africa. We’ll enjoy a wine tasting and some snacks. Then, we’ll end the evening with a visit to Seven Sisters for a storytelling session, wine tasting, and dinner. (B,D)

November 14 – Morning yoga. Then enjoy breakfast and coffee. Free day to hike or bike, do a horseback tour of Boschendal, embark on the wine tram, do more wine tastings, or organize massages. (B)

November 15 – Morning yoga. Then enjoy breakfast and coffee. Depart for a historical walking tour of Stellenbosch. Then, free time to shop local and have lunch. Afternoon wine tasting and farewell at Boschendal. (B)

November 16 – Transfers to airport today. (B)

Flight Reservations

Arrival and Departure: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Vaccinations

To learn more go to the Health Information for Travelers to South Africa page on the CDC website.

Recommendations for South Africa:
COVID-19
Hepatitis A & B
Malaria
Typhoid

Required Documents for South Africa

Passport – Must have at least two blank pages and six months’ validity.
Travel Insurance – Medical evacuation, repatriation and medical coverage are required by The Village Experience. We strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage.

REGISTER | South Africa Yoga & Wine Retreat

Personal Information

Name*
First Last
Gender as Identified on your Passport*
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Email*
Dietary Restrictions / Special Needs
Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact Phone*
Passport Information (optional)
Please complete the passport section to the best of your knowledge.
Passport Number
Place of Issue
Date of Issue (mm/dd/yyyy)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date of Expiration (mm/dd/yyyy
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Nationality
Rooming (required)
Please check the appropriate rooming options, and if you have a roomate, please include their name below. Note: If we are unable to secure you a roommate, you will need to pay the single supplement cost.
Note: If we are unable to secure you a roommate, you will need to pay the single supplement cost.*
- Have a Roommate
- Request a Roommate
- Request Single Supplement
Roommate's name
Travel Insurance Information
Company Insurance Name
Company Insurance Policy #
I have read and hereby agree to be bound by the terms of TVE's Liability Release & Code of Conduct*
You can find the The Village Experience's Liability Release & Code of Conduct, HERE.
I have read and hereby agree to be bound by the terms of TVE's Traveler's Agreement, Cancellation Policies and Media Release.*
You can find the terms of TVE's Traveler's Agreement, Cancellation Policies and Media Release: HERE.
Do you have additional travelers
- Yes
- No
Number of additional travelers
Additional traveler 1
Name
First Last
Gender as Identified on your Passport*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Dietary Restrictions / Special Needs
Email*
Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact Phone*
Passport Information (optional)
Please complete the passport section to the best of your knowledge.
Passport Number
Date of Issue (mm/dd/yyyy)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date of Expiration (mm/dd/yyyy
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Nationality
Place of Issue
Additional traveler 2
Name
First Last
Gender as Identified on your Passport*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Dietary Restrictions / Special Needs
Email*
Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact Phone*
Passport Information (optional)
Please complete the passport section to the best of your knowledge.
Passport Number
Date of Issue (mm/dd/yyyy)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date of Expiration (mm/dd/yyyy
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Nationality
Place of Issue
Additional traveler 3
Name
First Last
Gender as Identified on your Passport*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Dietary Restrictions / Special Needs
Email*
Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact Phone*
Passport Information (optional)
Please complete the passport section to the best of your knowledge.
Passport Number
Date of Issue (mm/dd/yyyy)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date of Expiration (mm/dd/yyyy
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Nationality
Place of Issue
Additional traveler 4
Name
First Last
Gender as Identified on your Passport*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Dietary Restrictions / Special Needs
Email*
Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact Phone*
Passport Information (optional)
Please complete the passport section to the best of your knowledge.
Passport Number
Date of Issue (mm/dd/yyyy)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date of Expiration (mm/dd/yyyy
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Nationality
Place of Issue
Additional traveler 5
Name
First Last
Gender as Identified on your Passport*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Dietary Restrictions / Special Needs
Email*
Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact Phone*
Passport Information (optional)
Please complete the passport section to the best of your knowledge.
Passport Number
Date of Issue (mm/dd/yyyy)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date of Expiration (mm/dd/yyyy
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Nationality
Place of Issue
Payment
Number of Travelers*
Payment Options*
Total
$0.00
Credit Card

American Express
Discover
MasterCard
Visa
Supported Credit Cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Card Number Expiration Date Security Code Cardholder Name