IN A NUTSHELL
Lifelong Learning
START DATE
1 February 2020
DURATION
7-14 days
APPLY BY
3 months prior to departure
POPULAR PERIODS
February to April; August to October
LOCATION
Based on program
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Accommodation
- Dedicated Program Coordinator
- Exploration (free) time
- In-country Logistics
- Local Transportation
- Most meals
- 24/7 support
COST
Based on program requirements
Travelling Scholar firmly believes in lifelong learning. Lifelong learning is the voluntary and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for personal reasons. Our programs enhance social inclusion, active citizenship, and personal development.
These programs are developed for the mature, mostly retired, individual who is motivated and curious to learn and experience new subjects and locations. Our first programs will commence in February 2020.
The programs on offer are:
Exploring the Frontier
Travel from Port Elizabeth, South Africa through various Frontier Towns up into the majestic Winterberg Mountains. You will spend time with a historian exploring Frontier history while experiencing the natural beauty of the Eastern Cape Province. The program includes authentic regional meals, beautiful nature walks and interesting, off the beaten path site visits.
The Origins of Man
We will meet in the sleepy town of George, South Africa, where we will continue down the Garden Route to our end destination of Arniston. You will spend time with a historian exploring the early Khoi fishing tidal traps and caves where early man lived. The program includes authentic regional meals, beautiful nature and beach walks and interesting, off the beaten path site visits.
Attributes of a Typical Program
| Reservation management | Travel insurance and Visa assistance (if required) |
| Pre-departure information | Airport pick-up (if required) |
| Central meeting place (usually at the hotel where you will be spending your first night) | Welcome event |
| In-Country coordinator (First-Aid trained and 24/7 support) | Complete in-country logistical management |
| Local transportation organised | Accommodation and meals |
| Educational field trips | Cultural excursions |
| Unique African tourist activities | Guest lecturers |
Contact Us For More Information
If you are interested in our Lifelong Learning Program, please complete this form. Traveling Scholar staff will get back to you with further details.