Women-Only Sisterhood Journey in South Africa

$2,815 pp

  • Duration

    9 days
  • Departure Date

    Mar 3, 2025
  • Trip Style

    Small Group
  • Country

    South Africa
  • Physical Rating

    Easy

Overview

Join an unforgettable celebration of sisterhood on this women-only journey to South Africa, where adventure, culture, and connection await!

Discover the beauty and vibrancy of the hidden gems of South Africa, the women of the rainbow nation. From the coast to the city, from the Winelands and the countryside, the Western Cape has it all! You might know the mother city by its scenic landscapes, incredible wildlife, golden beaches, award-winning wines, and diverse cultures, but there is so much more to explore…

Highlights

  • Discover scenic Cape Town and the surrounding areas, like Table Mountain, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
  • Engage with phenomenal women, in local communities, over award-winning wine, and indulge in local traditional food
  • Explore the bush in search of African wildlife on a private game reserve led by its female founder
  • Experience local hospitality on a coastal retreat, run by Women, for Women
  • End the tour on a high with an 'Inspire' party

This tour is for women who:

  • Have Cape Town on their bucket list
  • Want to travel in a new, mindful, and meaningful way that benefits all
  • Delight in sharing with other women and want to form new friendships
  • Enjoy the diversity and be open to experiencing African music, dance
  • Are ready to inspire and be inspired by nature, culture, and food
  • Demonstrate a commitment to sustainable travel
  • Are open to learning and sharing experiences in a fun and safe way

Departure Dates

  • Mar 3, 2025 - Mar 11, 2025

Group Size: Min 4, Max 12

Seasonal Notes

March is filled with warm and sunny days. The weather in Cape Town in March is characterized by moderate and pleasant temperatures, marking the transitions from hot summers to milder autumns. There is still plenty of sunshine, as temperatures decrease from 80F to 72F.

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Cape Town, South Africa (arrival day)

Welcome to Cape Town, the most beautiful city in the world!

A private transfer and host will meet you at Cape Town International Airport. We take the coastal road to our tranquil and scenic accommodation just 1.5 hours away. You will be officially welcomed by the remarkable women of an incredible women-focused organization. The coastal town of Kleinmond is less than 2 hours away. Prepared to get your hands dirty and your heart moved as we engage with a local community project by women, for women.

Set against the Kogelbay mountains, this women’s center started as a refuge for abused women. Over the next two days, we will take walks on the beach and in the mountains, foraging for Indigenous plants, inspired by strong women sharing their stories. We will visit a community project in the area where the women are serving. Around meals, we will listen to music that will set the space to share for deeper sessions and reflections.

Your 2-night stay at The Grail Centre, Kleinmond is simple, comfortable, warm, and welcoming as you experience hospitality on another level.

Accommodation: 2-nights in a Mountain Cottage

Meals: x1 Breakfast, x2 Lunch, x2 Dinner

Day 3 Colorful Cultures in Cape Town

Immersion of cultures and koe’sisters await! It is time for the city, cosmopolitan Cape Town is your stop for the next 2 days. You’ll take the beautiful Clarence Drive that curls its way into the city via the breathtaking Chapmans Peak on the Cape Peninsula Tour.

You will stop at various attractions. Hout Bay is one of Cape Town's most beautiful, ocean-fronting suburbs. It's popular among locals and travelers alike thanks to its natural beauty, attractions, and rich history. Another point to stop at would be Boulders Beach where the African penguin is ready to show off!

We take our lunch break in Muizenberg with a real 'local' favorite! A fish and chips parcel is what you get at 'Kalkies' We head back to the city and have some free time until dinner.

We round off the day with the beat of the drum with a truly African culinary experience.

Accommodation: 4-star Hotel
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4 Table Mountain & the Cape Peninsula

After breakfast, you’ll head to Table Mountain National Park. Weather permitting, we'll ascend Table Mountain and admire the spectacular landscape and 360-degree view of Cape Town from 1,000 meters above sea level.

A walking tour through the colorful streets of the Bo Kaap, one of the city’s oldest residential suburbs with its rich history, will introduce you to some wonderful food tasting and storytelling from the Cape Malay culture.

For the rest of the day, you can walk around Green Market Square, Cape Town's biggest craft market. The V&A Waterfront is not far for some shopping at Cape Town Harbour from where we will do an early evening cruise.

Accommodation: 4-star Hotel
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Days 5-6 Private Game Reserve & Safari in the Bush

Today, you’ll head out of the city and into the bush in search of the wild! Just a few hours from the city, you’ll find Cape Karoo. The private game reserve is owned by a phenomenal woman who established a small school for the local farm community and runs it with her team. This is where you’ll stay for two nights.

The serene and quiet landscape takes you into another world where conservation and community are at the heart. With the wide-open space, you’ll enjoy game drives, a bush picnic, and stargazing the clear skies of the African bushveld at night. Waking up in the bush is a whole different experience!

Here, you will enjoy game drives, be educated about wildlife, and understand the conservation culture of the country. There will be relaxing times around the fire sharing stories about farm life in South Africa and why supporting the community is so important.

Accommodation: 2 nights at a 4-star Private Game Reserve
Meals: x2 Breakfast, x2 Lunch, x1 Dinner

Day 7 Relax in the Cape Winelands

Today you’ll leave your Safari in the Karoo and slow the pace for the next two days in the heart of the Winelands. Surrounded by an abundance of natural scenic beauty and mountains, the Winelands are ideal for nature lovers and those who enjoy walks, hikes, and adventure activities. Check into the country wine estate, and relax before heading to a popular market for artisans in the Winelands for cheeses, wines, olives, crafts...

We will enjoy dinner at the farm restaurant.

The owners of the 4* wine estate are great community builders and have given shareholdership to their workers. The women who lead here, also have their own wine brand and are a true example of empowerment.

Accommodation: 4-star Country Estate
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 Women-owned Wine Farms

Rise and shine for an early walk in nature before enjoying breakfast.

Today will be spent wine farm hopping visiting extraordinary women-owned wine farms while listening to their stories of courage and resilience.

We stop at another amazing woman who turns waste into wonders! We will partake in a mini-workshop on how to turn waste into beautiful products.

Our evening party will see us honor the women who lead the way in South Africa’s local economy.

Accommodation: 4-star Country Estate
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 Cape Town (departure day)

It's time to say goodbye to your new friends and prepare for your onward journey.

Before you go, there will be time for a quick coffee on our way to the airport.

Route Map

Our journey starts from the Cape Town International Airport - Women centre in the coastal town of Kleinmond, to Cape Town city centre, Safari in the Cape Karoo and ending in the Cape Winelands

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • In-person briefing on arrival day

  • 8 nights Accommodations

  • All meals on the itinerary: x7 Breakfast, x5 Lunch, x6 Dinner

  • x2 Airport transfers

  • All ground transfers between locations

  • Guided tours: Cape Peninsula, Bo Kaap walking tour, Table Mountain, sunset cruise, a visit to a community project, Cape Winelands tour

  • Activities include Wine tasting experience, food tasting, mini-workshop, game drives

  • Entrance fees, community & conservation levies

  • Financial protection for trip

  • International flights

  • Meals not mentioned

  • Alcohol

  • Personal expenses

  • Insurance

  • Visa

  • Taxes

  • Tips

Pricing

Prices exclude flights to/from the destination.

Prices are for double room occupancy unless indicated otherwise.

  • Deposit per person

    30% of the trip price

  • Private Room - sleeps 1 - price per person

    $2,815 pp

Sustainability

We are a woman-owned, UK-based tour operator that offers locally inspired Southern African journeys. Conscious of our footprint on the planet and people, we advocate for dignity, celebrate humanity, and respect the environment we travel to. We showcase the heart of the destinations through diverse, colorful, and collaborative journeys that positively impact and empower. We specialize in volunteering holidays for grown-ups and leisure holidays that benefit both travelers and the destination.

Born and bred in Cape Town, our female founder is committed to creating authentic experiences that showcase the beauty of the people. Our supply chain is primarily women and youth from marginalized communities who are registered with their local tourism authorities and are professional in their conduct towards visitors. The travel and tourism industry is a vehicle to bring about transformation, and sustainability is at the heart of what we do.

Environmental Initiatives

  • Carbon reduction: Guests are encouraged to join the efforts to ensure the preservation of water, save energy, and respect our natural environment. In your Pre-Trip Guide, you’ll find tips encouraging using water sparingly, using towels more than once, using air conditioners when necessary, and switching lights off when leaving your room. The trip includes the use of public transport in the city and walking tours in the other locations. The private game reserve is a solar farm, while all properties make sure that geysers are switched off when not in use. Light bulbs have been replaced by LED energy-saving bulbs. Food is sourced from small local suppliers with both vegan and vegetarian options.
  • Environment and Wildlife: We are conscious of our footprint on the environment and the accommodations we have chosen are implementing sustainable policies. We start the tour in a tranquil area surrounded by a forest of leafy trees and sweet-smelling Fynbos. The nature-infused experiences like foraging indigenous plants for cooking a meal, will bring greater understanding not only about the area’s unique biodiversity but also the connection between nature and humans.
  • Accommodation Initiatives: The on-site restaurant in the Winelands estate uses glass water bottles and biodegradable straws. Compostable cardboard for takeaway containers in the restaurant while they also make their compost on-site for the gardens. Their commitment to sustainability is put into practice when the entire estate and homeowners endeavor to recycle and have a dedicated service that only collects recyclable items. Management also regularly communicates educational information to encourage recycling. Eco-friendly pesticides are used to control rodents which do not harm other animals. The estate also partners with Cape Nature for the rehabilitation of tortoises to be released on the wine estate.

Sociocultural & Economic Initiatives

  • All four properties are locally owned and are fully committed to community development in their respective areas.
  • Apart from the city, all other establishments are away from the normal tourist attractions with the Fairtrade certification.
  • This unique tour has been especially and intentionally designed to empower women from marginalized backgrounds working within the tourism industry. The supply chain is made up of women-owned small businesses that will directly benefit from this women’s expedition, which in turn will benefit their families.
  • Most of the tour guides are female and from the local areas.
  • We stay in small towns like Kleinmond, Wellington, and Oudtshoorn and visit markets, have a cooking experience in a local women’s home, and a community center.

Health & Safety

Be sure you have traveler's insurance.

FAQs

What does the Physical Rating of "Easy" mean?

Travelers should wear comfortable shoes as we will walk through the city and do a mild hike in the mountains following easy trails.

What are the accommodations like?

The Women's center is simple, and comfortable in a mountain chalet. Guests will have their own room in a 3-bedroom chalet, sharing bathroom facilities. No wifi

The hotel in the city, country estate, and private game reserve accommodations are all 4* rated with en-suite bathrooms. Free Wifi

Do you cater for vegan & vegetarian options?

Yes, all accommodations will provide food options to vegans or vegetarians. Guests need to state their dietary requirements before the trip. Food will be in-season produce.

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Departure Dates

  • Mar 3, 2025 - Mar 11, 2025

Group Size: Min 4, Max 12

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