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The South Africa Experience is a captivating journey of South Africa's multifaceted past, immersive present and hopeful future. As you explore the majestic beauty and vibrant cultures of South Africa, Baron Wright will guide you through enlightening workshops to help uncover your own personal legacy.
9 nights/10 days
February 15 to 23, 2025
$3,890
USD
per person
Optional add on: Safari Experience Mdluli Game Reserve, 23 - 25 February

What's GOOD?

  • South Africa still faces large economic inequality but tourism can be a powerful tool to change that. Our goal through this trip is to support locally-owned, locally-run, and community-invested activities and accommodation
  • We're partnering with Abang Africa who are pioneers in eco-tourism in Africa, and share our commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism
  • We have carefully selected all your accomodation, activities and restaurants for this trip, to ensure that your trip contributes positively to the communities and environments you visit
  • $100 USD of your trip fee will be donated to the Kliptown Youth Program, an non-profit organization operating in Kliptown, Soweto
  • All of your in-country carbon emissions will be offset
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Experience Highlights:

Visit and tour Robben Island

Learn more about South Africa's history and various cultures

Enjoy a Malay cooking class in the BoKaap

Journey further into the Cape and stay with local families

Get a taste of South Africa's amazing wines and food

What's Included

$3,890
USD
per person

The cost of your trip includes the following:

  • 9 nights of accommodation (twin room) in sustainability conscious accommodation that strive for economic equity
  • Airport pick-up on your arrival into Cape Town
  • All transport during the trip
  • All meals
  • $100 donation to community building projects that we visit during this trip
  • Daily support from your trip leader throughout your trip
  • Exclusive membership in our South Africa 2025 Facebook group
  • Carbon offsetting for all in-country carbon emissions
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What's Not Included

Please note that the following are not included and are your responsibility to arrange:

  • Return flights to South Africa
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Visa for South Africa (if required)
  • COVID-19 vaccination - please note that we require all adults and children over 12 to have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Should you not be able to get a COVID-19 Vaccination, please email us to learn more about our exceptions to this rule.
  • Snacks, drinks, other personal purchases

Itinerary

Location
Cape Town > Johannesburg
Dates
February 15 to 23, 2025

Please note this is a base itinerary and some details are subject to change.

Day 1 

Welcome to South Africa! Today you'll arrive in Cape Town and be met at the airport by your trip leaders. You'll spend the evening getting to know your fellow travellers at your welcome dinner.

Day 2

After breakfast you'll visit Guga Sthebe Arts and Culture Centre, housed in a brightly coloured building, which is dedicated to the empowerment of the people of Langa township. We'll enjoy lunch at the famous Cape Town Waterfront, with an introduction to their impressive environmentally sustainable initiatives.

In the afternoon, you'll take a boat to Robben Island - the prison and icon of struggle, freedom and hope for South Africa, made famous by Nelson Mandela's imprisonment there. Weather permitting, we'll end the day watching a majestic sunset from the top of Table Mountain!

Day 3

Today you'll visit the District 6 Museum, where you'll learn about the once thriving and diverse neighbourhood known as District Six that was destructed under the Apartheid regimes Group Areas Act, which led to segregation and forced removals across the country. We'll then explore the historic neighbourhood of Bo-Kaap in the centre of Cape Town and enjoy a Lekka Kombuis cooking class specialising in traditional Cape Malay cuisine.

We'll enjoy a dinner in the city with some down time in between for you to rest or visit Green Market Square.

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Day 4

Today we explore more of the Cape and travel to the Moravian mission station of Goedverwacht - nestled between the Piketberg Mountains. You will learn more about the indigenous roots of the area, exploring local artifacts and learning about traditional ways.

You'll meet with a host family who you'll be spending the night with, being immersed in another way of life.

After some time to meet your hosts and settle in,  you will spend the afternoon exploring your surroundings on a village walk with your host.  You will experience the pride of the locals with their village and get to know their neighbours, friends and families. The village is situated in a fertile and well-watered valley and is characterised by gardens full of flowers, fruit and vegetables surrounded by a beautiful valley with the Bergriver, mountains and wetlands.

For dinner you will have a home cooked meal together with your host family and time to share stories.


Day 5

After breakfast with our hosts, and a visit to nearby cave, once a home to Khoi San people, we travel back to Cape Town, ready to explore another side of the mountains and city.

We'll visit the famous Penguin colony near Boulders Beach.

This evening, we settle into a beautiful boutique hotel in Kalk Bay.


Day 6

This morning, we travel to Stellenbosch and spend the morning at Waterford, an estate that has made the conscious decision to farm only half of their land in an effort to protect the area’s animal life and natural vegetation. You'll enjoy a wine safari and tasting in a truly exquisite setting.

You'll be greeted by breathtaking views at Delheim estate where we enjoy a lunch with one of South Africa's first female black winemakers.


Day 7

Our final morning in Cape Town will include a walking tour of Kalk Bay, learning more about its diverse history. We'll then have time to explore the trendy area, its galleries and local stores.

This afternoon we head off to the City of Gold, Johannesburg!


Day 8

Today we will enjoy a short tour of Soweto - once home to Nelson Mandela and Desmund Tutu - and we will visit the local partner, Kliptown Youth Program, in Soweto that your trip has helped to fundraise for. We will learn more about their programs to support youth, enjoy a rousing performance of traditional South African dance, and have a chance to meet with the inspiring founders of the organization. This is a true highlight of our trip.

We'll enjoy a fun farewell dinner in the big city!


Day 9

Today is a chance to see more of Johannesburg. There will be the option of visiting the Rosebank Market, The Apartheid Museum, trendy areas like Melville or others.

While our tour officially ends on Day 10, you have the option to finish your journey and leave South Africa on this day.

Optional Add - On: Extend your stay in South Africa by two nights on our memorable Mdluli Safari experience. This optional add-on starts on Day 9 and takes you into the south-western region of the Kruger National Park, 5 hours from Johannesburg. Relish in the magic of the Mdluli experience, a project born from successful land reform, anchored in preserving heritage, protecting nature, and uplifting the lives of the Mdluli Community. You'll stay in a luxurious safari tent, offering the perfect blend of comfort, expansive Kruger landscapes, Big 5 sightings (lion, leopard, cape buffalo, elephant, and black rhino), all interwoven with the charm of Mdluli hospitality. You'll know your stay leaves a lasting positive impact at this socially and environmentally responsible Safari experience.

You'll return to Johannesburg on Day 11 to depart South Africa.

Day 10

Farewell South Africa. Today you can choose a flight at any time to depart from South Africa with an airport transfer delivering you to the airport.

Your Guide

Baron Wright
Baron Wright is the founder of BaronArts Inc and an experiential learning, supportive arts, and personal development coach.
With over a decade of creative and transformational work experience, Baron uses innovative and art-inspired techniques to achieve breakthrough results with his clients. Throughout his career Baron has supported CEOs, non-profit organizations, recording artists, small business owners, celebrities, social justice advocates, and stay-at-home moms. He founded BaronArts to create a welcoming space for people of all walks of life to feel seen, live in their possibility, and inspire others to do the same. His programs bring people together to heal, celebrate their story, access joy and abundance, and share their unique gifts with the world. He is also an award winning multi-disciplined artist and motivational speaker. As a consultant he’s delivered top-tier results-driven and team performance programs to participants across the U.S. He first traveled with GOOD Travel to Tanzania in 2017 where he facilitated an inspirational creativity workshop on the shores of the Indian ocean. He looks forward to sharing this Icelandic Experience with you and making this trip unforgettable!
Shelley Bragg
Shelley is one of our co-founders and Marketing and Development Lead.
Shelley was born in Fish Hoek, Cape Town, where she lives today after many years living abroad. She is passionate about sustainable development, about nature and about fostering connection between people and place. She's excited to show you the many different facets of her home, South Africa!

More information

Everything you need to know about travelling GOOD.
Who guides this trip?
We aim to have each trip led by a local guide, in collaboration with a Centre for GOOD Travel member or a representative from our experience partner.
How do I book?
To secure your spot, we require a non-refundable deposit of $500 per person. Click 'book now' to start your travel plans with us. You will then be directed to pay your deposit of $500 deposit. If you would prefer to pay via payment plan, please contact us: info@good-travel.org
Are the trip dates confirmed?
Our trip will be confirmed once we have the minimum number of participants needed. Please check with us before purchasing your airline tickets to ensure your trip is confirmed.
Who is this trip for?
This trip is for anyone who wants to travel in a way that has a positive impact on people and places.
Can I upgrade my accommodation?
There is a single-room surcharge, subject to availability. You can let us know on booking if you would like to room on your own.
What else do I need to know?
Before you make your deposit, please make sure you've read and understand our Terms of Service.
What about COVID-19?
The Centre for GOOD Travel is committed to minimizing the risk to our travellers, team leaders, our partners and the people in each destination we visit. We also want to give greater confidence and flexibility to our travellers in response to the uncertainties present within international travel. Therefore we have adjusted our policies and safety protocols. You can find more information in our Terms of Service. We follow safety recommendations from the WHO, CDC and the official recommendations from each country we visit, and we work with partners who adhere closely to health and safety protocols.
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