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What are you waiting for? Ditch your laptop, shut off the cell phone, and pack your bags!
Get to know a Zulu family, watch artists at work, donate to a country school project,
listen to orphaned children talk about their lives, or shiver in your Land Rover at the sight of an elephant
thundering towards you. Our unique trips introduce you to the real South Africa.
For us, it is all about giving you an authentic, unforgettable travel experience.
That means you don't just pass through. You will meet the people from all walks of life, spend time in their homes, learn their cultures, witness the problems, and view their challenges and hopes in post-apartheid South Africa.
So if you have been wondering how you can make a difference and "give back"
while you travel and explore this extraordinary world of ours—this is your chance.
Don't miss the opportunity to come along on a life-changing experience with The Cultural Explorer.
Authentic Cultural & Philanthropic Travel
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Our customers say it best:
"It was the most amazing travel experience.
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, learned about apartheid from varying perspectives,
and saw the impact it still has on life today -- all while being surrounded by diverse and breathtaking scenery and landscapes.
I truly commend The Cultural Explorer -- everything from the accommodations, transportation,
local guides, food, itinerary, and logistics was top notch. A once-in-lifetime experience."
Maxine W., Vancouver,Canada, September 2007
I feel like I've lived a lifetime in the past 2 weeks. I have experienced new situations that stretched me, opened my eyes,
made me evaluate how I live my life, and my impact on the world. I fell in love with this country, the nature, the people."
Renee K, Richmonc, VA, May 2008 |
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| 2009 Cultural Explorer Trips |
February 14-28, 2009
October 3-17, 2009
Making a Difference – South Africa
(14 days) with optional 3-4 day safari extension.
On this trip you will meet the most inspiring people: Meet Sizani, founder of the Rural Women's Movement,
see what she has done for the women of her country.
Meet Selina, a traditional healer, who started a soup kitchen and a pre-school in her township. Meet
a granny who takes in orphaned children.
Meet Junior, the enthusiastic principal of a rural middle school, with great dreams.
Here is what you can expect: Visit rural schools and develop plans to help with computer work stations or the library. 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 kills. Give developing entrepreneurs business or marketing advice and suggestions.
You can impact the lives and future of the people you meet!
From Johannesburg, into the Drakensberg mountains, across the great Karoo, along the upscale Garden Route, and finally into Cape Town -- you will travel across this country and see it's magnificent beauty and diverse landscapes.
Learn more about this tour
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March 7-21, 2009
May 16-30, 2009
Exclusive Animals & Art Tour
(14 days) includes safari
On this trip you will meet some of the extraordinary creative people of South Africa: Meet Justice who sculpts beautiful wooden angels. Meet Phineas, a famous drum maker. Meet the wildly talented Noria
and watch her work.
This unusual trip is for adventurous travelers who love art —and animals, too! Stay in one-of-kind hotels,
visit mystical regions few tourists see, and then 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 philanthropic projects.
Ask for the itinerary today—it is sure to tempt you.
Only The Cultural Explorer offers this exclusive trip!
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May 2-16, 2009
(Goes over Mother's Day, May 10)
August 1-15, 2009
(Goes over National Women's Day in
South Africa - August 9)
Meet the Women of South Africa
An African Adventure For women only
(14 days) includes mini-safari
A trip that celebrates the women of South Africa!
Meet Miss Lillian and her family out in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Meet an Afrikaans mother and daughter in Cape Town. Meet the amazing women's choir in the Knysna township. Visit with professional women in Durban.
Get to know and love the women and children of South Africa as you
tour this spectacular country.
From Johannesburg, to the Drakensberg, Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal and into Cape Town -- don't miss this rare opportunity to learn and explore together as a family or with friends. This trip is educational, inspirational, and fun. Ask for the itinerary today.
For ages 15 and above–as we will witness and discuss the impact of AIDS on families and communities.
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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
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Custom Trips
One of a kind trips can be arranged for:
• Corporate Philanthropy
• Corporate incentive
• Family Philanthropic Trips
• Legacy Trips
• Book Clubs
• Travel Clubs
• Meetings
We also have experience arranging connections and in-country logistics for University Service Learning Projects.
We offer a trip planning service for those independent travelers who want to go it alone but want to benefit from our experience and the use of our guides.
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"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! "
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"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." |
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| "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." |
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