Arrive at OR Tambo International Airport in the morning (depending on your booked flight times) and fly to East London. Possibility to take the 9:00am flight arriving at East London airport at 10:35am. After collecting your luggage, welcome and assistance by your local guide. En route to Dutywa with a stop at the Icamagu Institute. Your first immersion in Xhosa culture at a centre where you will learn about the African religion. This will help you to better understand the family structure before meeting the host families. Don't be shy. Take this opportunity to ask questions. Lunch in the village (to be confirmed according to arrival time). Continue to Qunu. This tour takes you on an exploration of Nelson Mandela's life as a young man in the village of Qunu. We all know the story of this global icon from Robben Island to Union Buildings. This tour will help you to drive and discover the villages where Mandela spent his early years as a young man. Dinner and overnight in Qunu where you will be hosted by a local family. Includes: national flight, welcome, transfer, lunch, dinner, overnight.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast. Depart in the morning to enjoy the splendour of the province and reach Coffee Bay. This bay owes its name to the grounding of a cargo ship carrying coffee in the 1860s. You will be able to walk on the cliff tops or on the almost deserted beaches that stretch to infinity. You will be welcomed by your hosts who will show you their village. Take advantage of this moment to share and exchange with the inhabitants of the village. Lunch in the village. Enjoy this unique experience that will allow you to discover another part of our beautiful rainbow nation. Dinner and overnight in Coffee Bay where you will be hosted by a local family. Includes: breakfast, lunch, local immersion, dinner, overnight.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast. Today is the height of immersion and we suggest you go on a day trip for a short majestic hike. After breakfast, a second local guide will join you to lead you on this day. Pass through the green hills of the valley and breathe in the fresh air of the picturesque and fascinating countryside. Open your eyes wide and enjoy the unique moment when you hear the sound of the waves in the distance. Lunch en route. You will discover the "Hole in the Wall", which represents an arch dug into a cliff by the waves that rush in with a deafening crash. You can walk along the cliffs and look out over the beautiful lagoon. Dinner and overnight in Bulungula where you will stay with a local family. Includes: breakfast, hike, lunch, dinner, overnight.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will be taken to the village for a village activity called Women Power. After breakfast, you will be taken to the village for a village activity called Women Power. This activity is the work of the village women. Let yourself be guided by the local customs and traditions. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty, instead, take the opportunity to try things you don't know. You will participate in the preparation of the meal. You will not be disappointed by the joy of living and the authenticity that reigns in this village. Lunch on site. Afternoon to relax on the beach. Possibility to choose an activity (optional). Dinner and overnight in Bulungula where you will be hosted by a local family. Includes: breakfast, Women Power activity, lunch, dinner, overnight.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast. End of the local immersion. Say goodbye to your hosts. Hopefully the experience has been enriching for the whole family. Private transfer south to Chintsa. Arrive at your hotel and settle in. Lunch at leisure. After the long drive, take the opportunity to rest and recover from the emotions of the past few days or participate in an activity of your choice (optional). Dinner and overnight at Crawfords Beach Lodge or similar. Includes: breakfast, dinner, overnight stay.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Accomodation: Crawfords Beach Lodge

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. You can choose from one of the many attractions the area has to offer. You can opt for a horse ride along the beautiful beaches, or if you are a bird watcher, a day of bird watching can be arranged for you. If you love nature and like to be active, you will love the scenic coastal walks. Want to be pampered? Some spa facilities will be at your disposal within the hotel. Lunch on your own. The hotel is very well equipped and is ideal for small children. Dinner. To end your evening on a high note, there's nothing like a little cocktail on the hillsides of the bay to watch a beautiful sunset. You may be a lucky observer if you manage to spot dolphins or whales! Overnight at Crawfords Beach Lodge or similar. Includes: breakfast, dinner, overnight stay.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Accomodation: Crawfords Beach Lodge

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to rest or enjoy various excursions. On the program, several possible activities will be proposed to you so that you can enjoy the region according to your desires. Surfing, cruising, kayaking, safari, cultural visits, golf, climbing, fishing... Lunch on your own. This establishment is very well equipped and is ideal for small children. Dinner. To end your evening in style, there is nothing like a little cocktail on the hillsides of the bay to admire a superb sunset. You may be a lucky observer if you manage to spot dolphins or whales! Overnight at Crawfords Beach Lodge or similar. Includes: breakfast, dinner, overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

• Accomodation: Crawfords Beach Lodge

Have breakfast. Take advantage of your last day to do one last activity, do your last souvenir shopping in the local markets or just relax. Lunch at leisure. Transfer to East London Airport. Fly domestically to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Check in and fly home in the evening. Dinner at leisure. Night free (on board the aircraft). Includes: breakfast, domestic flight, transfer.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast