EVA Travel
South
Africa
11 – 23 October 2025
(Extension ends 25 Oct)
13 days
£2895
Add an optional 3 day/
2 night Kruger Safari in a Lodge in the National Park
£995
What’s included
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Donation to the Masi Township and Care for Wild Rhino Rescue Centre
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All nights accommodation on twin basis
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Meals as indicated on Itinerary
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Airport Pickup at Cape Town International and drop off at Kruger International Airport
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Private transfers throughout tour
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Give back experience in Masi Township
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Entrance & conservation fees to the reserves where applicable
What’s not included
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All items of a personal nature
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Gratuities & Tipping
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All Meals & beverages not mentioned in Itinerary
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International flights
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Travel & Medical Insurance
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Visa
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For lunches not included in the trip please budget 10 GBP and for dinners please budget 20 GBP
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Travel insurance - Compulsory for this trip.
Join us and experience the REAL South Africa!
Molweni – Hello!
Welcome to our meaningful and magical EVA journey to South Africa, a destination of contrast, colour and conservation. This 12-night tour is a soul-nourishing combination of exploring Cape Town, giving back in the township of Masiphumelele, and working at the frontlines of wildlife protection at a rhino sanctuary.
Cape Town is regularly voted one of the most beautiful cities in the world—and with its sweeping beaches, dramatic mountains, vibrant neighbourhoods, and sensational food scene, it’s easy to see why. From here, we’ll make our way down the coast to a vibrant village where we begin our community volunteering with local women-led organisations. Then it’s time to head inland to the wild heart of the country to work with baby rhinos and the dedicated team at Care for Wild.
As always with EVA, giving back is central to what we do—but so are fun and joy. We’ve built in time every day to connect with nature, with each other, and with the rich culture, food and landscapes that make this country unforgettable.
There’s also an optional 2–3 day safari add-on to Kruger for those who wish to stay on. Come join us in South Africa—it’s a journey that will leave a mark on your heart.
Highlights
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Explore Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful cities, from colourful Bo Kaap and the city centre to the top of Table Mountain
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Walk in Mandela’s footsteps on Robben Island, or take time to discover the charm of the V&A Waterfront
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Live like a local in a peaceful coastal village near Masiphumelele Township
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Connect with wildlife through hands-on volunteering at the world’s largest rhino orphanage
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Meet changemakers and community leaders creating positive, lasting impact
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Dine under the stars at local markets and vineyards, tasting the best of the Cape’s food and wine
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Food foraging along Capetown's dramatic coastline and feast on a unique wild food experience in a clay house by the sea
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See African penguins up close and explore the dramatic cliffs of the Cape of Good Hope
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Optional safari extension to Kruger National Park for unforgettable wildlife encounters
Give Back
Like all EVA journeys, this trip has a strong give-back focus, supporting meaningful community and conservation projects that not only enrich the places we visit, but also deepen our connection to them.
Masiphumelele (Masi) Township in Cape Town: We will spend our mornings with the incredible Township Sisters and the Masi Creative Hub, taking part in a variety of projects to help support and uplift the local community:
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Tend community gardens to help maximise food production in tight spaces
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Prepare and deliver meals to vulnerable residents using produce from the gardens
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Make reusable menstrual products alongside local women—helping create dignity and sustainable income
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Distribute pads and run educational sessions at local high schools
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Spend time in a local crèche, sharing stories, songs and playful language learning
Care for Wild in Mpumalanga province near Kruger National Park:
We’ll fly to the north of the country to support the fantastic team at Care for Wild, the largest orphaned rhino sanctuary in the world. This organisation plays a vital role in protecting a species at risk, and our time here will support their daily operations and animal care efforts. This can include helping to muck out rhino enclosures, feed the rhinos, daily checks on the wellbeing of the animals and supporting staff with their daily activities.
Expect early mornings, incredible moments with wildlife, and stories you’ll carry for a lifetime.
Day 1 - Welcome to Cape Town!
You’ll be met at Cape Town International Airport with a big smile, a big sign and a turquoise EVA t-shirt—can’t miss us!
We’ll make our way into the city for check-in and a bit of time to unwind and depending on when you arrive- to start to explore There are 47 statues of Nelson Mandela- can you find them all? Cape Town is a city that surprises and delights, and this is just the beginning.
Accommodation: Comfortable hotel in Cape Town city centre TBC
Meals Included: Meals on arrival day are not included, there are some fantastic options in Cape Town for all tastes.
Day 2 - City Walking Tour, BoKaap and Table Mountain
We'll be up bright and early to start our walking tour of Cape Town.
We’ll make our way into the city for check-in and a bit of time to unwind. In the evening, we’ll come together for a welcome dinner, a chance to connect and set the tone for the days ahead. Cape Town is a city that surprises and delights, and this is just the beginning.
Accommodation: Comfortable hotel in Cape Town city centre
Meals Included: Breakfast and a welcome Dinner
Day 3 - Robben Island or Free Day
This morning you can choose your own adventure. Head out by ferry to Robben Island for a deeply moving guided tour of the former prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years—or stay closer to town and explore the V&A Waterfront’s shops, cafés and sea views at your own pace. It’s a great chance to find your rhythm and soak up the vibes of this incredible city.
Accommodation: Hotel in Cape Town City Centre
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4 - Cape Town Peninsula
Today we leave the bustle of the city behind as we transfer to a quiet coastal village on the South Peninsula. This will be our base for the next few days of volunteering. After checking in, you’ll have time to breathe in the sea air and settle into a slower pace, ready to begin work in the Masiphumelele township tomorrow.
Accommodation: Team house close to Noordhoek
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5 - Volunteering in Masi Township
Today we begin our give-back journey in the township of Masiphumelele—known as “Masi” to locals. Our first day is all about orientation. We’ll meet the inspirational women at Township Sisters and the team at Masi Creative Hub.
You'll start to understand how the different projects work together—from growing produce in community gardens, to preparing meals, and supporting young children in the local crèche. In the afternoon, we’ll unwind with a visit to Noordhoek Farm Village, a favourite local hangout full of handmade treasures and good food. Their evening market is a proper community gathering, with live music and shared tables on the grass.
Accommodation: The Team House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6 - Volunteering & Sunset Market
This morning, we’ll dive deeper into our volunteering—perhaps working in the gardens, helping in the kitchen, or crafting reusable menstrual products with local women. These handmade pads are not only an eco-friendly solution, they’re also an income stream for those who sew them.
In the afternoon, we’ll head to Cape Point Vineyards for a relaxed sunset market with a spectacular view. There’s time to try local wines, snack on whatever catches your eye, and watch the sun dip behind the mountains.
Accommodation: The Team House
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch (dinner will be out in the local markets, not included)
Day 7 - Volunteering & Imhoff Farm
Our final day of volunteering in Masi. It might involve helping deliver meals to families in need, sharing story time at the crèche, or visiting a local school to distribute menstrual kits and offer a gentle, empowering introduction to how they’re used. These small moments make a big impact. Later, we’ll head to Imhoff Farm, a laid-back rural escape with artisan shops, coffee, animals and one of the best views around. A calm, reflective way to round off a full week.
Accommodation: The Team House
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 8 - Exploring the Cape - Food Foraging
Today is something special. We’ll meet Lindy from ReWild Food for a coastal foraging experience like no other. We will join her on a private beach foraging experience incorporating edible seaweeds, wild plants and organic produce. RE Wild strive to be sustainable, traceable, organic and low impact. Harvesting is done fresh from their garden, and they support local artisans and suppliers.
Enjoy a 3-course wild food inspired meal served in their cosy clay home with paired Germanier organic wines and craft beer from their brewery
Accommodation: The Team House
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 9 - Exploring the Cape Peninsula
After breakfast we will head out and explore the spectacular Cape Peninsula.
For wildlife lovers we set off to visit Boulders Beach, one of the worlds most famous and pristine beaches - home to the Penguin Colony and one of the only places to see African Penguins in their natural habitat!
We will spend the morning on the beach, boardwalk and boulders with African Penguins. Camera's at the ready!
We will continue our journey and explore the rugged coastline of the Cape Peninsula. We will stop at the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. The nature reserve boasts a scenic terrain that is home to zebras, baboons, elands, ostriches, along with over 250 different species of birds.
Accommodation: The Team House
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 10 - Welcome to Care For Wild Rhino Rescue Centre!
Today, we rise early and catch a short flight north to Mpumalanga. From there, it’s a peaceful drive through rolling bushveld to the Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary. We’ll arrive in time to meet the team, settle into our accommodation, and get a sense of the important work ahead.
Accommodation: Shared rustic lodge at Care For Wild
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 11 & 12 - Care for WIld NGO
The next two days will be dedicated to volunteering at the sanctuary. You’ll be part of a tight-knit team helping care for orphaned and injured rhinos—feeding, cleaning, learning, and lending a hand where it’s needed most.
The work is hands-on and humbling, surrounded by passionate people and the rhythm of the wild. You’ll hear stories of hope and heartbreak, and come away with a deep understanding of what it means to protect a species on the brink.
Accommodation: Shared accomodation at Care For WIld
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and DInner
Day 13 - Farewell or Safari Add-On
After breakfast, we'll bid farewell to the rhinos and new friends.
Our team will transport you comfortably to Kruger Mpphumlanga Airport where home awaits or why not extend your stay with an unforgettable safari and explore the sights and activities that we have created especially for you.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 13 to 15 - Kruger National Park Safari Add-On (23rd to 25th Oct)
For those who’d like to end their South African adventure with a touch of wilderness and wonder, we offer an optional 2–3 day safari extension to the iconic Kruger National Park and surrounding private reserves.
You'll swap the volunteer boots for binoculars as we head deep into big game territory. Whether you’re tracking lions at sunrise, watching elephants bathe at dusk, or sitting quietly under a sky full of stars, the bush has a way of moving you. With expert local guides, stylish lodges, and game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, this is your chance to experience South Africa’s wild heart up close.
It’s the perfect way to round off a trip that’s already full of connection, purpose and beauty.
Accommodation: Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park (Twin Share)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13 - Big 5 Safari Add on
Gondwana Private Game Reserve is a Big Five Fynbos reserve within the endangered Cape Floral Kingdom. Home to lion, white rhino, eland, red hartebeest, endangered Cape Mountain Zebra, springbok, kudu, hippo and Cape buffalo to name a few. On arrival we will be treated to lunch and then settle into our Fynbos Villa. After afternoon tea venture out with expert guides in open safari vehicles to explore the reserve. Set on 11 000 hectares, its breath-taking beauty will soothe and delight with its endless mountain views and green rolling hills blanketed in fynbos. After sunset drinks head back to camp for dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 14 - Big 5 Safari Add on
Set off on an early morning game drive in open viewers and enjoy coffee and rusks along the way. Gondwana is also home to the Southern most elephant herds in the world. They are the first to have been re-established in a Fynbos and Renosterveld region. They are extremely proud to have the first wild e elephants born in the Southern Cape in 200 years. After lunch, a siesta and high tea venture out on a sunset game drive.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 15 - Farewell
Wake to the sounds of wild in this unspoilt natural wonderland. Head out on an early morning game drive before heading back to camp for a farewell breakfast and a shuttle to George Airport.
Breakfast included
Booking T&Cs
Please click the following link to view the terms and conditions for booking this trip.
https://www.inspiredventures.co.uk/booking-terms-and-conditions