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South Africa Expedition
Prepared for:
St. John's-Kilmarnock School | Sheldon Pereira
Proposal Date: October 31, 2023
Valid until: December 1, 2023
Spot zebra, seals, penguins and baboons, while also learning about South Africa’s recent history and celebrating its contemporary culture of diversity.
Activities & Attractions
- See Cape Town’s highlights on a city sightseeing tour
- Ascend Table Mountain via cable car
- Learn about the Cape’s biodiversity with a Class in the Clouds on top of the mountain
- Befriend some Cape Fur Seals at the V&A Waterfront
- Watch a rugby match
- Join in the dancing and singing with a theatrical representation of Cape Town’s history over a 4-course meal
- Enjoy a tour of the Cape Peninsula, including the picturesque fishing towns of Hout Bay, Muizenberg, Simon’s Town and Fish Hoek.
- Visit the !Khwa ttu San Cultural Centre to learn about the indigenous San communities
- Enjoy a Johannesburg guided city tour
- Participate in a guided tour and an interactive, educational experience at the Apartheid Museum
- Visit Constitution Hill to hear the story of South Africa’s journey to democracy
- Explore the South West Townships neighbourhoods
- Enjoy an evening performance at the Soweto Theatre
- Spot the Big 5 on a safari in Kruger National Park
Trip Details
Accommodations
8 nights’ accommodations at centrally located, student friendly hotels or lodges
Triple – quadruple accommodation for students
Double accommodation for chaperones
- Nights 1,2: Overnight flight
- Nights 3-6: Cape Town
- Nights 7-8: Johannesburg
- Nights 9-10: Kruger National Park
- Night 11: Overnight flight
Meals
- Daily breakfasts, lunches and dinners included while in South Africa
Transportation
- International flights:
- Coach airfare from MTL to Cape Town, via connection(s)
- Coach airfare from Johannesburg to MTL, via connection(s)
- Internal flights:
- Coach airfare from Cape Town to Johannesburg
- Private coach bus transportation for duration of tour
- Private safari vehicle in Kruger National Park
Additional Personnel
- 1 Evolve Tours Director for duration of tour
- Local guides as needed
Exclusives
- Creative trip programming and leadership activities
- Optional Videography and Photography
- Forever Green by Evolve Tours- Carbon Offset this whole trip (ask for details)
Insurance
- Comprehensive youth travel insurance available -medical, cancellation, trip interruption, lost baggage.
Package Price is based on
Students
21
Chaperones
3
Price per student
$5500
- Prices subject to availability and change until contract signed
- Total Package price may vary if number of paying customers changes
- Does not include airline baggage fees if applicable
- Tips for drivers and guides are appreciated
- Happy with what you see? Sign a 2-year contract with Evolve and pay the same rate for two years. Ask us for more information. *Based on same group size
TICO #: 50017336
Itinerary
Day 1:
| Evening | Meet at Toronto International Airport and depart on your flight to Cape Town, via connection(s). |
Day 2:
Today is a travel day and will include a long layover before connecting on the final leg to South Africa.
Day 3:
| Morning | Arrive in Cape Town, South Africa. Cape Town is undeniably breathtaking, framed by the glistening blues of the Atlantic and the geological formations of mountains such as Table Mountain and Lion’s Head. It is also a capital of arts and culture, with many diverse influences, evidenced by the 11 national languages and multiculturalism of the region. Cape Town is also a good base to learn of South Africa’s Apartheid-era history, including a sobering visit to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 of the 27 years he was imprisoned.
Travel to your hotel. Check in and freshen up for the first day of exploration in Cape Town. |
| Afternoon |
Embark on an afternoon sightseeing tour of the city. Learn about the history of the ‘Mother City’ and get a feel for the layout of the City Bowl, Waterfront, mountains and Atlantic coast, including the stunning beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton. Hop off the bus and explore a bit before moving on to the next stop. |
| Evening | Get dinner as a group before settling in after a long couple of travel days. |
Day 4:
| Morning | Head to the V&A Waterfront for the boat to Robben Island. Watch for seals, penguins, and dolphins in the short boat ride to the former leper colony and, more recently, a notorious political prison. The tour of the island will encompass the cell where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for almost two decades, before he became President of the Republic of South Africa in 1994. |
| Afternoon | Head to the leafy suburb of Newlands to see the local rugby team, The Stormers, play a match. |
| Evening | Return to the Waterfront, the perfect spot to end the day and get something to eat at the V&A Food Market. |
Day 5:
| Morning | This morning, visit the !Khwa ttu San Cultural Centre, located an hour outside Cape Town. The only Heritage Centre in the world dedicated to the San, our visit here will enlighten students about these indigenous communities, their history and the difficulties they face in present day South Africa.
With a local guide, learn San hunting, tracking and survival skills. At a San village, discover traditional jewellery making as practice some of the different languages spoken by the San people. |
| Afternoon | Return to Cape Town, enjoying the views of Table Mountain from across Table Bay. |
| Evening | This evening, enjoy Kaapse Stories, a cultural performance of music, drama, and dance, bringing to life stories of Capetonians and some celebrated South African songs. While taking in this theatrical extravaganza, enjoy a 4-course meal, including some classics of the region, such as snoek pate and koeksister, a dessert of sweet fried dough. |
Day 6:
| Morning | Wake up bright and early for the breathtaking cable car trip up to the flat mountaintop of Table Mountain. Opened in 1929, this has been a must on every visitor’s list of things to do in Cape Town for almost a century. At the top, spot dassies (also known as a rock rabbit) and geckos. Participate in a guided tour and a special educational offering called Class in the Clouds, which offers worksheets and activities for students, focused on environmental science and sustainability. Learn how to identify different types of fynbos, the most common plant in the area and expand your knowledge of South African biodiversity. |
| Afternoon | Continue south along the Cape Peninsula, enjoying breathtaking coastal drives and learn about the iconic Cape Dutch architecture of the region. Pass through the popular beach towns of Fish Hoek and Muizenberg, before making friends with African penguins on the boardwalks at Boulders Beach. Arrive at the Cape of Good Hope – watch out for baboons and stand looking out over the Atlantic Ocean towards Antarctica. On the way back, follow the cliff-hugging Chapman’s Peak Drive toward the small fishing town of Hout Bay and then on towards the city. |
| Evening | Enjoy dinner and a good rest after a busy day of sightseeing. |
Day 7:
| Morning | Enjoy breakfast and check out of your Cape Town hotel. Depart to the airport and fly to Johannesburg. |
| Afternoon | Welcome to the largest city in South Africa! Transfer to your hotel and check in. Drop your bags and then head out to start exploring the vibrant “Jo’burg”. |
| Visit the Apartheid Museum. The museum details the history of South Africa’s era of segregation and oppression. Participate in a guided tour and an interactive, educational experience. | |
| Evening | Enjoy a group dinner and return to your hotel. |
Day 8:
| Morning | Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, and then depart for a full day exploration of Johannesburg. Enjoy a guided city tour of Johannesburg. |
| Visit Constitution Hill to hear the story of South Africa’s journey to democracy. A former prison and military fort, it is now one of the country’s most important historical sites. Among those who were incarcerated here include Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, and tens of thousands of citizens. A full guided tour will take the group through the exhibits including the Old Fort, Number Four Jail, Women’s Jail and Constitutional Court. | |
| Afternoon | In the afternoon, head to the buzzing neighbourhoods of Soweto – the South West Townships. Highlights include the Mandela House, the June 16 Memorial, Kliptown, Hector Pieterson Memorial and Regina Mundi church. |
| Evening | Enjoy a dinner and then an evening theatre performance at the Soweto Theatre. |
Day 9:
| Morning | After breakfast and check-out at the hotel, travel to Kruger National Park to experience a safari adventure and spot the “Big 5” – the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo. |
| Afternoon | Have lunch at the lodge and then embark upon a safari to get up close and personal with some wildlife, including the kudu and zebra. |
| Evening | Enjoy dinner at the lodge before a good night’s rest. |
Day 10:
| Morning | Enjoy a full day safari, led by a local park ranger. Start early this morning to see as much wildlife as possible before the heat of the day. |
| Afternoon | Return to the lodge in the late afternoon. |
| Evening | Enjoy dinner at the lodge before a good night’s rest. |
Day 11:
| Morning – Afternoon | After breakfast at the lodge, check out and drive back to Johannesburg. |
| Evening | Depart on your overnight flight home, via connection(s). |
Day 12:
| Evening | Arrive back in Toronto, after an incredible tour to South Africa. |
