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Experience South Africa
November 3-8 (or 11), 2026 | Cape Town, Paarl, & Kruger Park (optional), South Africa

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You’re invited to join us in South Africa for an impactful trip that will include visiting and staying at our new Crown Innovation Centre, exploring the world-renowned Cape Town, and relaxing on a safari in Kruger National Park.

Hosted by CEO of Crown Financial Ministries, Chuck Bentley and his wife Ann, and guided by Ariella Hoover, this trip will give you a glimpse into Crown is doing in South Africa as well as the opportunity to connect, fellowship and explore a world-renowned destination together. 

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Victoria And Alfred, V And A Waterfront Lit Up During A Colorful Sunset With Table Mountain In The Background, Cape Town, South Africa


Date

Schedule

November 2, Monday

Fly to South Africa

November 3, Tuesday

Arrive & Welcome Dinner

November 4, Wednesday

Tour the Crown Innovation Centre
Enjoy Babylonstoren: Local Vineyard and Working Farm

November 5, Thursday

Spend the day in Cape Town

November 6, Friday

Spend the day together with Crown Friends

November 7, Saturday

Personalized Experience Day

November 8, Sunday

Depart for Safari in Kruger Park

November 9, Monday

Safari & Relax 

November 10, Tuesday

Safari & Relax

November 11, Wednesday

Depart for Home

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 Kruger National Park (for those who choose the safari add-on)
  • Capacity: Limited to 6 couples / 12 participants
  • Cost:                                                                                                                            Main Trip: November 3-8 | $800/per person* | RSVP by July 1                                 Safari Add-On: November 8-11 | Price TBA (appx $2400/pp) | RSVP by May 1        (3-night add-on safari at the end of the trip hosted by Ariella)    
  • Contact Ariella Hoover for assistance +1-717-538-3336

*November 3rd is the date you should plan to arrive. Additional experiences available at an extra cost. Prices based on double occupancy. Does not include travel to and from South Africa.
Safari price is an estimation and subject to change based on availability. Please RSVP as early as possible if interested in the safari add-on.

Cancellation Policy: 100% refunded until September 1, 2026. 50% refunded up until one week before the event.

REGISTRATION

Date

Daily Activities

November 3, 2026

Arrival & Welcome Dinner

Arrive at the Cape Town International Airport in South Africa. Transfer about an hour to Le Bac Estate in Paarl. Join the rest of the group for a traditional South African Braai (barbecue).

November 4, 2026

Discover the new Crown Innovation Centre and Visit Babylonstoren

Tour and learn about the new Crown Innovation Centre that is housed at Le Bac Estate, where you will be staying. Head to a local, famous working farm, Babylonstoren, for a delicious farm-to-table lunch, followed by a winery tour and tasting in the afternoon. 

November 5, 2026

Explore the World-Renowned Cape Town

Head to famous Cape Town to enjoy the statue walk, shopping, and a harbor-side lunch along the V&A Waterfront. Take the cable car to the top of the world-renowned Table Mountain for spectacular views.

November 6, 2026

Spend the Day with Crown Friends

On Friday, we will spend the day with friends of Crown and CEF at the Mergon offices. We will learn about the work they are doing and the impact they are having. We will visit the Stellenbosch University Gardens and enjoy dinner together at a local winery. 

November 7, 2026

Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Day 

This is a “choose your own adventure” day. Whether that adventure means resting and hanging out at Le Bac Estate, additional shopping at the V&A Waterfront, a visit to Robben Island, swimming with sharks, or whale watching, we will arrange it so you can enjoy what is most interesting to you. There will be an additional cost for this day. Later that evening, we will spend time reflecting and sharing over a final meal together.

November 8, 2026

Travel to Safari at Kruger National Park
Those who choose the safari option will fly from Cape Town to Kruger National Park to enjoy a safari. After we arrive, we will transfer to the lodge and enjoy a game drive together. If you opt-out of the safari, you are free to depart this day.

November 9-10, 2026

Kruger National Park

Enjoy up to two game drives, great food, and relaxing in Kruger National Park.

November 11, 2026

Travel Home 

Fly from Kruger National Park to Johannesburg, South Africa, where we will catch flights home.