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Experience South Africa
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Mature Woman Photographing An Elephant Herd During A Safari Drive
  • Dates: Arrive on November 3 - Depart on November 8, 2026 (or the 11th if you choose the safari add-on) 
  • Destination: Crown Innovation Centre, Cape Town, and Klaserie Nature Reserve (for those who choose the safari add-on)
  • Capacity: 13 participants
  • Cost:
    Main Trip: November 3-8 | $900/per person* | RSVP by August 15                   
    Safari Add-On: November 8-11 | Price TBA | RSVP by August 15 (3-night add-on safari at the end of the trip - reach out to Ariella for details!)         
  • Cape Town Accommodations: Taj Cape Town                                                        Paarl Accommodations: Adara Palmiet Valley Boutique Hotel                                     Safari Accommodations: Tulela Safari Lodge
  • Contact Ariella Hoover for assistance +1-717-538-3336

*Cost includes meals, transportation, and some experiences. November 3rd is the date you should plan to arrive. Additional experiences available at an extra cost. Does not include accommodations. Does not include travel to and from South Africa.
Please RSVP as early as possible if interested in the safari add-on. Safari cancellations forfeit the cost of the flight and 30% of the total safari cost up until September 7 and 100% of the safari cost past September 7.

Cancellation Policy: 100% refunded until September 1, 2026. 50% refunded up until one week before the event. Safari cancellations differ, see safari cancellation policy above

Date

Daily Activities

November 3, 2026

Arrival

Arrive at the Cape Town International Airport in South Africa. Transfer to Taj Cape Town and settle in.

November 4, 2026

Explore the World-Renowned Cape Town

Take the aerial cableway to the top of the world-renowned Table Mountain for spectacular views. Enjoy some shopping and a harbor-side lunch along the V&A Waterfront. There is an optional afternoon excursion to the cape available this day. 

November 5, 2026

Discover the new Crown Innovation Centre and Visit Babylonstoren

Discover and tour the new Crown Innovation Centre that is housed at Le Bac Estate. Lunch and check-in at Adara Palmiet Valley  Enjoy a traditional South African Braai (BBQ/Cook-out) at the home of a friend of Crown's.

November 6, 2026

Spend the Day with Crown Friends at Mergon

Visit Callings Academy in Stellenbosch, followed by some time with friends of Crown and CEF at the Mergon offices in Stellenbosch. We will learn about the work they are doing and the impact they are having. Head to Babylonstoren for some leisure time and dinner. There should be time to enjoy the gardens and a wine cellar tour (reservation required) if you would like.

November 7, 2026

Franschhoek and Farewell Dinner

Explore Franschhoek, where you can explore the village market, visit the Huguenot Museum, or other things in Franschhoek that may interest you. We will enjoy lunch at La Motte Wine Estate. If there are other activities you are interested in, such as golf at Paarl Valley golf, of the  Franschhoek Wine Tram, etc., we will help arrange it. There may be an additional cost for the adventure you choose. Later in the day, Chuck will cast some vision for Crown's future hopes in Africa and we will enjoy a final dinner together.

November 8, 2026

Travel to Safari 
Those who chose the safari option will fly from Cape Town to Hoedspruit to transfer to Klaserie Private Nature Reserve just outside of Kruger National Park. After we arrive, we will transfer to Tulela Safari Lodge and enjoy a game drive together. If you opted-out of the safari, or chose a different safari, you are travel to whatever is next for you. 

November 9-10, 2026

Safaris in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve

Enjoy up to two game drives, great food, and relaxing at Tulela Safari Lodge.

November 11, 2026

Travel Home 

Enjoy a final safari game drive. Fly from Kruger National Park to Cape Town, South Africa, where we will catch flights home.

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