TRIP COST: $3,995/PER PERSON (12 DAYS) – (click here)

With plenty of sunshine, mountains, sea and rivers, South Africa is a massive playground. Hike to the top of Table Mountain; horse ride in the Drakensberg; watch whales in Hermanus; paraglide over Cape Town’s beaches; take a walking safari in the Kruger; cycle through the Cape Winelands; or explore the forest canopy in the Garden Route. There is never a dull moment when you visit South Africa.  Aptly named the rainbow nation South Africa is located on the southernmost tip of the African continent. South Africa is a middle-income, emerging market with an abundant supply of natural resources. Although South Africa is a country of opportunity daunting economic problems remain from the apartheid era – especially poverty, and lack of economic empowerment among the disadvantaged groups. Christianity makes up the majority religion, with 77% of people identifying as such. But among the Christian population there is significant and sustained syncretism with traditional African religions, affecting churches even at leadership levels and flowing down to regular daily faith practice among congregants.

While on the ground serving in South Africa you can worship alongside a local church and participate by providing music, sermons, short-exhortations, teaching, testimonies, or help lead Sunday School or VBS. Provide medical services and support to the community and healthcare system as well as nutrition awareness and general counseling on health issues. Lead devotions, tutor students, observe classes, help teachers with arts and crafts, games, storytelling, singing or participate in recess. Use sports or group games for building relationships and sharing the gospel; or work alongside a local builder on various projects from painting, roofing, cement work, tiling, landscaping or whatever projects are needed in the community.

Whether you are a college student, teacher, doctor, member of a professional organization or someone looking to travel with friends and family our staff will work with you to ensure that your unique gifts will be used to meet a real need while you are on the ground serving in South Africa.

 

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