Rondebosch Trip Overview
Be uplifted and financially uplift others through deeply personal and hands-on experiences with local changemakers based in this astonishingly beautiful region of Cape Town, characterized by magnificent beaches, breath-taking views and picturesque coastal villages.
Meet changemakers along the classic Peninsula Tour route. Designed for the discerning experiential traveler motivated by personal transformation and making a difference for others when traveling, this is our classic Peninsula Tour with an uplifting twist.
You get three experiences with local changemakers across the economic spectrum that are deeply personal, interactive and hands-on. This in addition to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Boulders Beach Penguin Colony.
Travel responsibly knowing that your booking means financial empowerment for unsung local heroes—seed capital and financial assistance for exciting startups and much-needed funds for social upliftment organizations
Additional Info
Duration: 9 to 10 hours
Starts: Rondebosch, South Africa
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rondebosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Be uplifted and financially uplift others through deeply personal and hands-on experiences with local changemakers based in this astonishingly beautiful region of Cape Town, characterized by magnificent beaches, breath-taking views and picturesque coastal villages.
Meet changemakers along the classic Peninsula Tour route. Designed for the discerning experiential traveler motivated by personal transformation and making a difference for others when traveling, this is our classic Peninsula Tour with an uplifting twist.
You get three experiences with local changemakers across the economic spectrum that are deeply personal, interactive and hands-on. This in addition to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Boulders Beach Penguin Colony.
Travel responsibly knowing that your booking means financial empowerment for unsung local heroes—seed capital and financial assistance for exciting startups and much-needed funds for social upliftment organizations
Stop At: Victoria Road, Victoria Rd, Clifton, Cape Town, South Africa
EXPERIENCE 1:
Emerging Business Product Demo
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Ride with a promising entrepreneur on the first leg of the tour to discover their products/services, story, and vision for the future. Example products: African origami earrings, beadwork watches, black barbies, pottery made by women from low-income communities, upcycled & Afro-centric fashion items, etc.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chapman’s Peak Drive, Hout Bay Road Between Noordhoek and Hout Bay, 7872 South Africa
(continue driving)
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Chapman’s Peak Drive boasts some of the most breathtaking views in the whole world.
Orientation takes place during the drive and includes key background on the South African context, esp. concerning the macro-economic context, the entrepreneurial environment, and the pitfalls of township tourism and even philanthropic tourism.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Masiphumelele, Cape Town, 7975, South Africa
EXPERIENCE 2:
Social Change Org Site Visit / Facility Tour
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Walking tour of a school, nonprofit or social enterprise + a brief hands-on activity, e.g. on-land surf lesson, painting, sewing lesson, gardening, barista lesson, etc.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Misty Cliffs, Cape Town, South Africa
(continue driving)
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Guide gets to know guests better over course of drive.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point Rd, Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa
TOURIST ATTRACTION 1:
Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point
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Stops made at Cape of Good Hope (South-Western most tip of Africa) for photo op & Cape Point (historic lighthouses & views) for walk or funicular (not included), guide providing colonial history and info on biodiversity / geological formations along the drive.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Simon’s Town, Simon’s Town, Western Cape
EXPERIENCE 3:
Home Visit & Meal with a Changemaker
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An inspiring Cape Peninsula resident meets guests at a nearby restaurant where they share lunch together (for own account or add Prepaid Meal add-on). Afterwards, guide drives everyone the changemaker’s home, where they’re welcomed inside for ~20 mins. Meet other members of the household, view photo albums, etc.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Simon’s Town 7995 South Africa
TOURIST ATTRACTION 2:
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
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We go onto the beach itself at Boulders Beach, rather than the touristy boardwalk at Foxy Beach.
Duration: 45 minutes