Tea becomes our first ritual, as participants begin crafting a personal tea blend, learning how intention and imagination set the tone for everything that follows.

Spend the day exploring beading as a matriarchal, intergenerational practice rooted in African traditions of adornment, resistance, and storytelling

Women bake the traditional South African steamed bread, dombolo together, learning about patience, touch, and transformation.

In South Africa, the weekends are filed with food markets! Visit the Fourways Market in Johannesburg and experience local food, music, and culture.

Explore the history of South Africa and Soweto, the township that was home to Nelson and Winnie Mandela. We will learn about the apartheid struggle.

Nestled in the Sandton suburb of Johannesburg, the genKati House is a boutique guesthouse and community space rooted in rest and grounded in community. Creative Kim Williams has curated a luxurious sanctuary that offers a unique blend of modern comfort and African hospitality, providing a serene retreat amidst the vibrant city life.  As the only Black Woman Owned boutique guesthouse in Johannesburg, the genKati House is a cultural and wellness haven that fosters a sense of community through curated dining and cultural experiences, wellness and creative retreats, and dedicated to cultivating a safe and nurturing space for creative women to rest, connect, share, and bloom in community.

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Spend four additional days wandering around CapeTown and exploring the Mother City before heading home. Visit Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Winelands, and Cape Point. All scheduled activities and transportation (including roundtrip airfare) included. Some meals are excluded. $1500 add on