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Highlights
- Change lives in disadvantaged communities throughout the country
- Experience the diversity and vibrancy of Cape Town
- Be in awe of the views from Table Mountain
- Savor superb wines and enjoy stunning scenery in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek – mecca for foodies too
- Explore Cape Peninsula on bike or foot and kayak with penguins
- Encounter the “Big 5” animals and more on luxury safari
- Delight in the varied scenery of the Garden Route
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- 5* luxury hotels throughout
- Airport transfers
- Expert local guides
- Domestic flights
- Lunches whilst volunteering
- Full board on safari
- A donation to the charity you help
- All breakfasts
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Itinerary
plan-icon Arrive Cape Town, met at airport and transfer to the One & Only in the Waterfront
You have a full day exploring Cape Town in a private tour tailored for you, including Table Mountain
plan-icon You have another exciting day visiting Cape Peninsula, by bicycle if you like, and seeing penguins at Boulders Beach, by kayak if you like.
These days are sure to be the highlight as you renovate a daycare center for children from low-income families
plan-icon Today we head to gorgeous Franschhoek, have lunch at the famous Tasting Room at Le Quartier Francais, and enjoy tasting wines from superb vineyards in the area. You stay at La Cle des Montagnes
plan-icon This morning we fly to Kruger Airport and transfer to your eco-luxury safari lodge, Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge. After tea you have your first safari game drive in search of the 'Big 5' and more amazing wildlife
You have an early morning game drive and an afternoon game drive. In between you can relax and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings. A fabulous spa is at your disposal as well
plan-icon You have one more game drive before heading back to Kruger airport to fly to Jo'burg to connect with your flight home. (NB: if your flight time permits, we can arrange for you to be driven to Jo'burg via the incredibly scenic Blyde River Canyon, should you want to see this)
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Hands Up Holidays is a luxury travel company with one BIG difference. We are obsessive about you having more than an amazing vacation; our passion is for you to have a remarkable luxury travel experience that you will treasure forever, by combining expertly-led sightseeing with meaningful community development through volunteering or philanthropy. Touch lives, including your own.
The secret ingredient that makes our trips so special is the combination of a fantastic tailor-made luxury holiday with a ‘taste’ of volunteering or philanthropy. Combining the two gives you the chance to get under the skin of a destination and interact meaningfully with the local people and giving them a 'hand up' in life.
Don’t just scratch the surface: help that African girl have a safe place to live, teach hospitality skills to the Colombian coca leaf grower so he isn’t reliant on an illegal trade for a living, or help conserve elephants in Thailand. In so doing you will find yourself immersed in local life, championing a cause and learning new things, all combined with sights that you want to see, led by an expert local guide.
Some of our clients have been so transformed by their journeys, that it has inspired them to change careers and in a few cases they have even moved to the country of the project. Now, this might not happen to you, but rest assured that you will have fun and return with great memories and touching stories.
The dignity of every individual - every person is of equal value We in the West can offer a lot to disadvantaged communities, and we make this happen, whilst being conscious that it is not our right to impose our value system...and we are very aware that frequently it is us who have more to learn from other communities than we can teach them Being good stewards of the Earth and its resources, and conserving them for future generations.
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