Have Passport, Will Travel (And Learn)

BY Sam Page

Ready to get away for a unique holiday experience? Here are three great ideas for a different kind of African retreat.

AWAKEN THE FOODIE IN YOU
Le Quartier Français, in Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands, is arguably as close to culinary heaven as you can get on the African continent. The five-star boutique hotel offers cooking courses that range from teaching you how to make your own butter from farm-fresh cream, knead your way to a perfectly plaited kitka, and create the most delicate and delicious of pastries, all under the supervision of professional chefs. This is a holiday souvenir you’ll savour for many, many years.
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CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK
Do you have the sense that you haven’t yet fulfilled your purpose, and your life lacks focus and meaning? The African Star Retreat, led by world-renowned life coach Martha Beck, could be just the kind of self-transformation retreat you need. Spend five days in the magical Londolozi Game Reserve tracking animals, navigating by the stars and engaging in an experience designed to empower and inspire you to achieve your goals. African Star is the ultimate life re-boot!
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Whether you choose to protect Africa’s breathtaking wildlife or support a community project, a holiday spent volunteering can help you make a difference. In recent years, volutourism has become increasingly popular and has diversified to include child-focused projects, teaching, healthcare, sports and community development. You could learn a new language, culture, or simply how to give your life meaning by helping others.
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