South Africa
$ 500 Deposit + $2,000
*Flights not included
Expedition Package Includes:
All necessary in-country transport and housing accommodations, meals, high adventure activities, excursions, cultural activities, trip leaders and translators, and business building guidelines and support.
Fly to Cape Town/Welcome
Meet us at the tip of Africa!
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Start the expedition off right with a welcome dinner consisting of local cuisine. Meet your travel mates and trip leaders.
Table Mountain/Camps Bay
The world famous Table Mountain boasts a flat "tabletop" design. Ride in the iconic Table Mountain cable car to see panoramic views of the African coast!
​Take a stroll on the popular Camps Bay Beach, located along the Garden Route. The picture perfect sunsets will take your breath away!
Bloukrans Bungee Jump
Highest bridge jump in the world. Enough said.
This day will also include a drive through the South African country side to get to the rural area where we will be working with the entrepreneurs. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, giraffes, and zebra along the way!
African Safari
No trip to Africa is complete without seeing the animals! During your safari you will see many animals including elephants, zebra, springbok, kudu, cape buffalo, hyena, and if you're lucky... lions!
Empower an Entrepreneur's Dream
Build a business alongside local entrepreneurs. Together with your travel mates, you will decide which entrepreneurs to sponsor and how you will help them succeed. Your efforts will bless generations. Projects happen in and around Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape.
Click Here for more information on the business projects.
Paraglide over Cape Town
From high in the air you will experience the best views of Cape Town and the tip of Africa!
Penguins/Blue Safari
South Africa is home to the African Penguin! Get up close and personal to these delightful little creatures. If you're lucky, you might be able to take a swim with them in the Indian Ocean!
-or- Take another African Safari, this time under the ocean! Enjoy the amazing aquatic life Africa has to offer.
Always: Be with the People
Throughout the trip we emphasize being with the people of SA. Traditional foods, games, dancing, music, and fun! This is where you will truly come to understand the spirit of Obontu... South African style!
Super Trips Available!
South Africa has some of the best paragliding in the world! Did you know it is cheaper to get your paragliding certification in South Africa than in the United States? In fact, it's still cheaper than doing it in the US even with your round trip ticket. If you're going to do it, you might as well do it in South Africa! For the first time ever, Obo is offering a paragliding certification super trip!
Paraglide Certification
Additional Cost: Available upon request. (Please mark that you are interested in the Paraglide Super Trip in your application. We will reach out to you with more information.)
South Africa is home to some of the best paragliding in the world at some of the most affordable prices. This package allows you to take full advantage of it by giving you everything you need to become a certified paraglider pilot.
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This certification is valid anywhere across the world where major paragliding takes place.
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Certification takes 2 weeks. Plan for additional weeks in addition to the base expedition time.
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This package includes professional flight instructors (15+ years experience), housing accommodations, transport to and from class, and the necessary guide services.
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Note: Wing setup is NOT provided. However, we can connect you with incredible deals on wing setup kits.
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You should only consider this super expedition if you intend to complete the full training program.