- October 12, 2023–October 30, 2023
Tour status
As of early February, this tour is full. If you wish to join the wait list in case there are any cancellations follow the "register / sign up" button to Witte Travel's website. No payment is needed to join the wait list; if there is an opening later, you will be notified and can choose to register/pay at that time.
Highlights
- 19 day tour, arriving to Johannesburg, departing from Cape Town
- Multiple game drives (safari) in Kruger National Park and Etosha National Park
- Namib-Naukluft National Park and Sossusvlei's 1000-foot sand dunes
- Rugged landscapes of Damaraland, including Khorixas Petrified Forest
- Cruise on Walvis Bay to look for dolphins, whales, or seals
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
- Winelands tour and tasting near Cape Town
- Cable car ride on Table Mountain
- Kgautswane Community Development Center
- Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg; Soweto tour
- Robben Island
Tour leader
John Apol '67 is a veteran tour leader who had led multiple alumni and student trips to South Africa as well as to U.S. national parks and landmarks.
Pricing
See the tour brochure [PDF] for full itinerary and pricing details.
The tour cost is $7,599 with flights from Grand Rapids and double occupancy; the supplement for single accommodations is $1,315.
Travel insurance is offered via TravelEx for an additional fee; review the TravelEx plan for details on pricing and coverage.
Witte Travel can arrange arrival/departure from other cities for a $75 fee; their travel staff can also work with passengers individually who wish to add pre- or post-tour stops to their itinerary.
Registration
Register online via Witte Travel. All registrations will be accepted on a first-come basis as received online via Witte Travel’s website.
Calvin tours are open to any friends of CALL and the Calvin Alumni Association who wish to travel with us. Explore other Calvin-sponsored tours, too.
Registration
The registration deadline has passed.
