Facilitators: Sebas & Chris (founders)
Content: Empathic Storytelling
Having guided emotional & physical journeys across Southern Africa, New Zealand and Australia, India and South America, this couple is well versed in the art of exploration and adventure. Passionate entrepreneurs with a heartfelt love for Africa, Chris & Sebas will carefully accompany you throughout the awe-inspiring landscapes of Namibia and South Africa. Sebas previously worked as a CNN Reporter across Africa, and Chris grew up in Cote d’Ivoire who is an internationally renowned non-violent communication activist.
Itinerary
Oct 12: arrival & group encounter Cape Town
Oct 13: flight to Windhoek (Namibia)
Oct 14 (Overland Day 1): Windhoek to Etosha National Park
Oct 15 - 16 (Overland Days 2 & 3): Etosha National Park Safari (included)
Oct 17 (Overland Day 4): Etosha to Brandberg
Oct 18 (Overland Day 5): Brandberg to Swakopmund
Oct 19 (Overland Day 6): Swakopmund
Oct 20 - 21 (Overland Days 7 & 8): Swakopmund to Sesriem
Oct 22 (Overland Day 9): Sesriem to Fish River Canyon
Oct 23 (Overland Day 10): Fish River Canyon to Gariep River (South Africa)
Oct 24 (Overland Day 11): Orange River to Cederberg
Oct 25 (Overland Day 12): Cederberg to Cape Town
Oct 26 (Overland Day 13): Farewell to overland group
Oct 27-30: exploring Cape Town and surroundings
Oct 31: farewell ):
What will I learn?
How to deepen your connection and understanding of nature
A renewed sense of wonder, self-understanding & resilience
Tangible Storytelling skills
Understanding of Southern Africa’s history and culture
A sense of community, friends and stories for a lifetime
Satisfaction of expanding your mental limits through stepping outside your confort zone responsibly
What will we do?
As a conscious community, we will take advantage of the organic stimuli present on any trip, and will turn it into self-understanding and emotional expansion. We will comfortably camp under the brightest starry nights, seek for the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo), explore the most ancient desert in the world (the Namib) while encountering local tribes off the beaten path, drink wine in family vineyards, and delight our sense of wonder and comfort The Time’s coolest city of the year: Cape Town, home to unimaginable history and natural beauty.
What is included?
Flight from Cape Town to Windhoek
Curation and design of experience
Storytelling Workshops w/ Sebastian Castro (founder)
Non-Violent Communication workshops w/ Christine Raine (founder)
All accommodation (camping for overland part, luxury beach front home for Cape Town part)
All meals during overland portion of trip
Tent & mattress for overland portion of trip
Etosha National Park & Naukluft Park Safaris (in our own vehicle)
Guided Climb to Dune 45 (largest in the world)
Sossusvlei guided Visit
Canoeing experience in Orange River
Wine tasting experience in Cederberg (South Africa’s prime wine region)
Guided hike to Lionshead Mountain in Cape Town
Professional video of entire experience
OPTIONAL EXTRA ACTIVITIES: Skydiving, optional safaris, desert quad biking, horseback riding along desert beaches, dolphin cruises, sandboarding, scenic desert flight, golf
NOT INCLUDED: flights to and from Cape Town / insurance / visa to Namibia
Investment (including $750 non-refundable deposit)
Wondermoreans (those who’ve travelled w/ us already): $2950
Early bird: $3250 before April 30, 2019
Regular: $3750 before August 30, 2019
Late bird: $3950 after August 30 (subject to availability)
*There is an extra $390 cash payment on site for local communities which is not included in your payment to Wondermore