What We Do: Faculty-Led South Africa

Our faculty-led philosophy

At Faculty-Led South Africa, we work closely with faculty leaders and administrators to enable the logistics behind field-based learning experiences in South Africa. Whether you are a biology professor intending to lead a group of students on a scientific exploration in Table Mountain National Park, or an English professor intending to examine post-apartheid literature, we will help you design and execute an itinerary that will result in a memorable learning experience for you and your students. No itinerary is too ambitious.

When your group arrives in South Africa, we assume the burden of all in-country logistics coordination, thus allowing you to focus on your curriculum and teaching responsibilities. Without a thorough knowledge of South Africa, attempting to coordinate transportation, day tours, meals and accommodation bookings in South African is a time-consuming nightmare. We utilize extensive local knowledge and a comprehensive South African network to implement your faculty-led itinerary in a smooth and successful fashion.

When designing itineraries, we place a premium on group safety and security. Our organization has an excellent safety record because we understand that "knowing the facts" is the most effective way to avoid becoming a victim of crime in South Africa. All of our faculty-led groups receive a comprehensive safety and security briefing during a welcome orientation.

We customize each faculty-led itinerary according to your specific academic objectives. The following is a list of the services we can offer prospective faculty-led programs:

- Budget creation and consultation.
- Airport collection and drop-off.
- Access to a series of accredited drivers with South African professional driving permits (PDPs).
- Provision of cell phones with South African numbers and direct access to our staff/ emergency contacts.
- Fully-catered township braais.
- Community service projects.
- Management of all accommodation bookings.
- Management of all restaurant bookings.
- A staff cook who will prepare traditional South African cuisine (breakfast/lunch/dinner) while helping you keep your food costs down.
- Access to private, fully-furnished accommodation.
- Thorough South African safety and security briefings.
- Local orientations/ city guides.
- Access to extensive local network.
- Access to South African academics.
- Access to lecture venues.
- 24-hour emergency contacts.
- Handling of all local expenses (including all pre-departure deposit payments to secure bookings)
- Access to South African politicians, business and community leaders.
- Access to internship sites and volunteer projects
- Strong connections with local township community leaders