SOUTH AFRICA

May 24 - Jun 6, 2025

INCLUSIONS: airport transfers, 13 nights accommodations, meals as listed (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), private guide, private vehicle, visit to Table Mountain, tour and canopy walk at Kirstenbosch Gardens, visit to V&A Waterfront, visit to Boulder’s Beach, visit to Cape Point, walking tour of Cape Town and Bo-Kaap, Malay cooking class, tour of Robben Island, tour of District Six, entry to District Six Museum, winelands tour and tastings, Dyer Island Cruise, tour of Cango Caves, Meerkat encounter, visit to Storm’s River and suspension bridge walk, safari in Amkhala Game Reserve, twice daily game drives, park fees, and all bank/wire processing fees.

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It is only through this unique relationship of responsible travel + philanthropy, that we have been able to raise $3,500,000 for our partner communities. You inspire and contribute to the impact…so keep traveling with The Village Experience!

Pricing

$6499 per person based on double occupancy

$7899 per person based on single occupancy

*these are estimated prices until 2025 rates are released

Deposit of $1500 due upon registration

Second payment of $1500 due May 1, 2024

Final balance due January 1, 2025

Flights, passports, and travel insurance due January 1, 2025

Itinerary

May 24 – Arrive to Cape Town International Airport. Meet your Village Experience representative and transfer to hotel for the evening.

May 25 – Today, we will stretch our legs and get some fresh air! In the morning, we will visit the famous Table Mountain via cable car to the top. Enjoy a coffee with an incredible view of the city. Once we descend the mountain, we will have a lovely stroll through Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Our guide will take us along the Tree Canopy Walk which goes from the forest floor through the trees and bursts out above the canopy for spectacular views of the mountains, gardens, and Cape Flats. We will then head over the the V&A Waterfront for lunch, exploring and some time to shop at The Water Shed – housing over 150 shops for locally designed goods in a super cool industrial space. Head back to the hotel in the evening. (B)

May 26 – Today, we will explore the Cape Peninsula Route. We’ll start with a visit to Boulder’s Beach to visit the resident African Penguins. This will be such fun! We’ll then pass through Fishhoek on our way to Cape Point. This is Africa’s Southern most point and the spot where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. We will then travel through Chapman’s Peak on our way back to Cape Town. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a historical walking tour of Cape Town ending in the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood. We will then visit our local hostess for a Malay cooking class and dinner – such a treat! (B,D)

May 27 – Today, we will visit Robben Island – the island prison of former South African President, Nelson Mandela and now a UNESCO World Heritage site and symbol of freedom. In the afternoon, we will visit the District Six Museum to learn about the Apartheid policies of the previous white regime and the displacement of over 65,000 people in District Six. We will also walk through what is left of this district and witness reconstruction efforts taking place. (B)

May 28 – Check out of Cape Town hotel and get ready for wine country! Today, we will enjoy a tour of the Cape Wine-lands and enjoy tours of the vineyards, wine tastings, wine pairings, and lunch. We’ll visit hidden gems with beautiful scenery and then overnight on a vineyard in Stellenbosch. (B,L)

May 29 – Lazy morning to enjoy the vineyard. Optional massages, bicycle hire, walking tours, and more can be arranged. After lunch, we’ll begin the drive to the seaside town of Hermanus. Check into hotel and get settled for the evening. (B)

May 30 – Today, we will experience the “Marine Big 5” on a Dyer Island Cruise. This includes whales, dolphins, seals, sharks, and penguins. This will be an unforgettable nature experience! In the afternoon, we’ll explore the wind farms around Hermanus and have free time to explore and enjoy lunch. (B)

May 31 – This morning we’ll drive about 4 hours to Oudtshoorn. Upon arrival, we will visit the Cango Caves – a cultural and natural landmark in South Africa dating more than 20 million years old. These caves are situated in the Swartberg Mountains and have been inhabited since the early Stone Age. The caves are often referred to as one of the Wonders of the Natural World! Check into hotel in the evening. (B)

June 1 – Meerkat Safari Day! Get up bright and early today for a sunrise safari with the local meerkats. We will head to the meerkat burrows, settle in with some coffee, and spend a few hours observing these feisty creatures as they rise with the sun and forage and frolick. We can’t wait for this experience! Head back to the lodge for breakfast. We’ll then check out and drive to Storm’s River for a walk over the suspension bridge. This bridge takes us through the forest accompanied by many different species of birds and to ocean look out points. Check into our hotel in the Tsitsikamma National Forest in the evening. (B)

June 2 – Free day in Tsitsikamma National Forest today. Optional tours available for hiking the forest, 4×4 driving, Segway, canopy tour, kayaking, and more. Or simply rest and enjoy our accommodations in the forest. (B)

June 3 – Depart in the morning and head to Amakhala Game Reserve – a Big 5 game park located in the Eastern Cape. Enjoy lunch upon arrival. Then head out in open land rovers for an afternoon game drive. We’ll be on the lookout for lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, elephant, cheetah, black wildebeest, giraffe and more. Enjoy dinner and overnight at our luxury tented camp. (B,L,D)

June 4/5 – Game drives in the mornings and afternoons. Enjoy free time by the pool overlooking the park throughout the day as well. (B,L,D)

June 6 – After breakfast, transfer to the Port Elizabeth Airport as a group for the end of the trip. You may depart back to Cape Town from here, fly home from here, or stay on an explore Port Elizabeth. (B)

Flight Reservations

Arrival: Cape Town International Airport
Departure: Port Elizabeth Airport

Vaccinations

Visit the Center for Disease Control website for up-to-date requirements (www.cdc.gov) and/or speak with a local travel doctor regarding vaccinations.

Recommendations for South Africa:
Hepatitis A & B
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Yellow Fever

We also advise that you speak with your doctor regarding a prescription for an antibiotic to combat food and water borne illnesses.

To learn more go to the following pages on the CDC website:
Health Information for Travelers to South Africa

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SOUTH AFRICA

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