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The Chile Experience

Johannesburg + Luxury Safari Trip + Cape Town

There aren’t very many places in the world where you can shake your mane with a lion, shop from a grip of Black-owned stores, and eat a delectable meal prepared with ingredients you personally foraged.

Join us on our 11-day luxury adventure in South Africa and experience the country’s culture on a deeper level than the limited Apartheid narrative you’ve been told. You can’t call yourself woke until you have experienced our ancestral home for yourself.

Do you hear that? That’s the sound of your tastebuds singing after you savor the local culinary magic at Neighbourgoods Day Party & Market, sip sommelier-selected wines in the winelands, and swoon over the traditional fare and captivating storytelling at the Yeoville Supper Club.

And you didn’t come snatched for nothin’! The pics you will snap of your melanin poppin’ in front of the brightly colored homes of Bo-Kaap will be enough to shut down the gram, no cap.

Whether you are soaking it in on a cruise, in a helicopter, or from the top of Table Mountain, the breathtaking scenery will make you feel blessed to experience the beauty of the Motherland.

Priceless moments with new friends, historical exploration, and pampered relaxation await you on your Up in the Air Life journey through South Africa.

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WHERE YOU'LL GO

From exploring the concrete jungle to embarking on safari, this trip offers a wide variety of scenery (and selfie) options. You will be able to check must-see sites like Nelson Mandela’s House, Shambala Private Game Reserve, and Robben Island off your bucket list.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

This trip is your chance to be classy, bougie, and a little ratchet. From dining on food created by the finest chefs and learning about the unexpected nuances of Nelson Mandela's story to Kiking at the most lit parties, you will experience the spectrum of South Africa's multifaceted culture.

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

Our accommodations are so extra. After a long day admiring the majesty of elephants, finding the best deals in the market, or soaking in the sites, you will relax in a sumptuous private villa, garden lodge, or freestanding suite. Only the best for Lifers!

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Day 1

Welcome to Johannesburg, South Africa!

After you’ve checked into your luxurious accommodations and had a chance to rest up, we will toast it up at Sanza’s, Yeoville’s now-famous South African denizen. He offers a culinary family-style dinner journey fusing vegan vibes, cocktails, wine & storytelling with traditional food from every corner of the continent.

Day 2

Today, we’ll learn the history of Apartheid by visiting the renowned Apartheid Museum, Nelson Mandela’s House, and other historic sites. Then, we’ll learn famous dance routines from surviving Pantsula dance crews.

After we’ve worked up an appetite, we’ll head over to enjoy an amazing Soweto Braai lunch and see Soweto beyond boisterous Vilikazi Street. Tonight, you’ll enjoy a free evening out on the town with our recommendations.

Day 3

Today, we take the global phenomenon of a ‘Day Party’ to the motherland, South-African style. We’ll head to Neighbourgoods Day Party & Market which offers a vibrant blend of delicious food, mouth-watering drinks and exceptional music and dancing!

After enjoying the sights and sounds, we’ll experience some of Joburg’s most famous drinking spots – from trendy rooftop bars to underground pubs and historic watering holes — so you can let your hair down and discover a city undergoing a remarkable rebirth.

Day 4

Take some time for you; relax and enjoy Jozi with our tour leaders eager to provide assistance & experiences on demand for anything you’d love to see and do in the city.

Prior to your trip, we provide a list of optional tours you may purchase, or feel free to simply “play it by ear.”

Day 5

Today, we’ll venture out to the neighboring province of Limpopo for an unparalleled luxury safari where you’ll see “The Big 5” up close and personal.

By nightfall, you’ll return to your lavish lodge for relaxation & reflection.

Day 6

There is nothing quite like a leisurely sundowner cruise on the 30 hectare Douw Steyn Dam, the largest man-made dam in southern Africa. Today, we’ll visit the dam and scout for herds of hippos, crocodiles, and a large and a large, varied indigenous fish population.

In the evening, we’ll gaze up at the Milky Way as it stretches out across the sky, bringing a renewed sense of peace and adventure.

Day 7

Awaken to a glorious African sunrise and delectable breakfast before we head out on our final African Safari game drive prior to journeying back to Jozi to fly to Cape Town.

Tonight, you’ll have free time to wind down from our journey and enjoy dinner on your own or with your new-found friends. Don’t worry, we’ll have some dope recommendations!

Day 8

Today, we’ll explore Bo-Kaap, the Cape Malay neighborhood in Cape Town known for its colorful homes, a favorite spot for any Instagrammer. We’ll take a photo tour that misses nothing.

In the evening, we’ll trade the crowded ferry and long lines for a private chopper and explore Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela.

Day 9

Enjoy a scenic ride up to the famous Table Mountain, a flat-topped mountain with uniquely rich vegetation that forms a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town.

We’ll indulge in a delectable wine tasting paired with South African traditional snacks. Then, we’ll wind down the evening at the hotel spa or enjoying a night on the town.

Day 10

Today, we’ll join our chef and expert sommelier on a culinary journey in the winelands as we forage for ingredients, experience a guided cellar tour, and enjoy an out-of-this-world lunch with expertly matched wine pairings.

Day 11

Rise and shine for an optional self-guided tour or shop your last hours away.

When it’s time, our private drivers will whisk you away to the airport, where you can start planning your next adventure with new friends.

"The Up in the Air Life trip to South Africa was everything I expected and more. Every historical and cultural detail was curated based on our interests and passions and they still provided some great surprises as well as flexibility for spontaneous changes and personal time. "

Shauna

"This was an amazing trip, all of the details were worked out before we arrived, the individual attention to our care was most important to my family. We were celebrating our 29th wedding anniversary"

Monique

"I felt safe, I felt cared for, I felt pampered, I felt like this trip was made for me! My friend and I looked at this trip through the lenses of "could we have done this ourselves" and the answer was overwhelming NO! From the opening dinner in Johannesburg we would have never found or been too afraid to try, to the hotels we would have considered too extravagant, to the Game Reserve we would have felt wasn't something we "needed" to do, to the helicopter ride we are both too afraid to attempt - it was so many things we realize we would have never experienced without Up in the Air Life."

Tracy

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The Chile Experience

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YOU CAN ALWAYS EXPECT TO:

Connect with amazing people.

Experience attentive
and authentic hospitality.

Be pampered with only the best.

Feel safe and secure.

Say "goodbye" to FOMO.

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The Chile Experience

Love the trip but not the dates?

GO NOW OR LATER WITH PRIVATE TRIP PLANNING —

Here's your trip at a glance.

Explore the day-by-day itinerary.

No matter where you travel, our standards are the same.

YOU CAN ALWAYS EXPECT TO:

Connect with amazing people.

Experience attentive and authentic hospitality.

Be pampered with only the best.

Feel safe and secure.

Say "goodbye" to FOMO.

Can you envision yourself on this trip?

Links

Contact Info

Experience attentive
and authentic hospitality.