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2009 Cultural Explorer Trips

 

Feb 14-28, 2009
October 3-17, 2009

Making a Difference – South Africa

(14 days) with optional 3- 4 day safari extension.


Our special two-week hands-on tour gives you the opportunity to get involved and make a difference, while you explore and learn about this amazing country.

Here is what you can expect: Visit rural schools and develop plans to help with computer work stations or the library. Tutor students in English. Visit local orphanages and learn how you can help AIDS orphans. Come up with a plan to get electricity to Zulu villages. Take a group of township kids on a field trip to the ocean or Robben Island. Observe animal rescue. Experience life in the townships; see what it is like to live without electricity or running water. Visit projects active in helping women develop much-needed work skills. Give developing entrepreneurs business or marketing advice and suggestions.

You can impact the lives and future of the people you meet!


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March 7-21, 2009
May 16-30, 2009

Exclusive Animals & Art Tour   

(14 days) includes safari


For adventurous travelers who love art —and animals, too!  See the real South Africa, tay in one-of-kind hotels, visit mystical regions few tourists see, and hang out with the animals in luxurious, eco-friendly safari camps.   This is an unique opportunity to get to know local artists and visit with them in their studios. Try your hand at sculpture or beading.   This trip is pure fun and also includes optional excursions to local villages and projects.  Our customers rave about this trip!

Ask for the itinerary today—it is sure to tempt you.

This is a wonderful trip for individuals or groups of

friends or colleagues and can go at any date with a

local guide.

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May 2-16, 2009
(Goes over Mother's Day May 10)
Aug 1-15, 2009
(Goes over National Women's Day in South Africa- Aug 9)

Meet the Women of South Africa

For women only
(14 days) includes safari


Imagine the experience of traveling together with other like-minded women. Get to know and love the women and children of South Africa as you tour this spectacular country.  Take this rare opportunity to learn and explore together.  Both educational and fun. Ask for the just-completed itinerary.

For ages 15 and above–as we will witness and discuss the impact of AIDS on families and communities.

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Itineraries soon to be announced on the following trips for 2009-- please check back.

 

The Zulu Experience
21 days plus eco-safari (extension to Cape Town)
April 4-25, 2009

ADOPT A VILLAGE - Kwa Zulu Natal
14 days - includes 3-day eco safari
Sept 5-19, 2009

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Africa Travel AssociationThe Cultural Explorer is a member of the Africa Travel Association

Please call 415-387-1335 or email  us for a complete itinerary, rates, or any questions you might have.

We offer both group and individual trips.

Pat Walker, Founder
San Francisco
pat@theculturalexplorer.com

CST# 2083302-40
 South Africa Tourism Adventure Travel Group Tours

 

What our travelers say:

"Thank you so much for introducing us

to South Africa. You saw to it that we were exposed to a little bit of

everything with great humor.
The trip was better
than we could have hoped for!"
...Holly
 
 
"This has been a wonderful
trip to South Africa!
You truly helped us to meet the people

and our lives are enriched by this particular trip.
Every day has been an adventure."

...Anita


"We met with South African people from all walks of life and saw how 

they lived on a day to day basis. Accompanied by knowledgeable and professional local guides

we traversed from

Johannesburg to Cape Town.

We toured numerous townships,

met with Zulus in their homes,

visited with kids in orphanages,

climbed the beautiful mountains of

the Drakensberg, and learned about Apartheid from varying perspectives

and  saw the impact it still has on life today - all the while being surrounded

by diverse and breathtaking

scenery and landscapes. 

I truly commend The Cultural Explorer - everything was top notch. A once in a lifetime experience." 

...Maxine


"I saw things in South Africa that

I have never seen anywhere else on the planet...the golden skies and

lush green of the Drankensburg

(my favorite part) ...the sprawling city

of Soweto ...so many people were warm and friendly and made you feel welcome...seeing the penguins in Simons Town and running on horseback with the wild herd of giraffe,wilde beast and zebra was another highlight. 
The Bushman culture came
alive for me at Didima."

...Jean

 

"The two weeks we spent in South Africa with you were unforgettable-- it's hard to say which days were most memorable. We continue to replay the magnificent scenes of ALL the animals in their natural habitat and the wonderful camps and  lodges we visited-- great and comfortable accommodations with superb staffs. Also the dramatically
different regions of geography and topography that South Africa offers, along with the interesting and

changing cultures to which you

exposed us. The highlight, perhaps,

was the fact that we rarely saw any tour buses, which means we saw the

real South Africa! "
                                 ...Tex     

"How grateful and fortunate we were to spend our 50th wedding anniversary at Lesheba - a place of wonder of the continent of our ancestors. This has been a completely unique experience that we will never forget  -- thanks to
Pat Walker of The Cultural Explorer."

                          ....Stella and Harold