STRANGE FRUIT:
World-Building with South Africa
March 7 - 14, 2024
Through participatory world-building (pwb), we reclaim our agency in crafting the type of world we desire. We learn through experience, which is unique for each person, and allow ourselves to find and refine the tools which we can carry back into our every day to co-create a world within ourselves - one that we'd like to see reflected back to us.
In the spirit of world-building, we travel to South Africa with the dream to dissolve the illusion of separation created by the Middle Passage. This is a gentle exploration. We embody an indigenous way of life under the guidance of Sangomas, or traditional southern African healers.
Prior to our arrival in South Africa, we will meet for two Town Halls to collectively make choices about some aspects of the itinerary and expand our tool kit for self-regulation.
While in the immersion, your guides will offer a daily intention as an invitation. Our curation provides ample space for autonomy and choice in how time is spent. The food program is designed to support energy levels and sustain our time together.
We begin in Johannesburg before traveling to an indigenous eco-village in Mpumalanga. When we arrive in Cradle of Humankind, our immersion container will expand to include local guests for ceremony, ancestral veneration, drumming, dance, magic and memory.
This is a right of passage, a sacred reclamation, a coming together in community guided by ancestors and the spirit of the land.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arrive in Johannesburg
Day 2: Soweto & Apartheid Museum
Day 3: Travel to Mpumalanga
Day 4: Panoramic Route/ Inzalo Ye Langa
Day 5: Travel to Cradle of Humankind
Day 6: Waterfall Hike
Day 7: Closing ceremony
Day 8: Departure
Accomodations
We've partnered with CURIOCITY, FARMHOUSE58, and the Umphakatsi Peace Eco-village to anchor our experience
Analise Samantha Delphine
Gogo Khanyakude
Meet Your Guides
Analise and Gogo will be with you for the duration of the pilgrimage. At different points, we are joined by additional members of the Sangoma community who will provide wisdom and healing.
FAQ
more detailed FAQ inside the brochure which you can download above
Americans staying in South Africa for less than 90 days do not need a visa
Do I need a visa to enter South Africa
No.
Are flights to and from Johannesburg, South Africa included?
O.R. Tambo International Aiport
What airport do I fly in and out of?
Yes. After we process a successful application, we will send a link to the booking page which includes payment plan options.
Are payment plans available?
Yes. The curation of this experience holds an intention of spaciousness. We left room for wonder, serendipity, spontaneity, and rest.
Will I have time free time?
We offer a unique opportunity to expand your perspective and connect with the Sangoma community in South Africa. Our approach to travel and tourism is one of deep reverence and reciprocity. We guide members of the African Diaspora to visit the continent in a conscious way that allows for the cultivation of authentic relationships and healing with the land.
Why travel with Common Healing?
