education abroad in cape town, south africa

Travel Abroad & Experience Culture

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Highlights of the 3-city education experience

Cultural Immersion and

Community Engagement

CBB has an on-ground team that has a strong network of local cultural guides within various communities throughout Cape Town. Through our on-ground team we ensure variety of culturally immersive activities and community engagement programs.

  • Explore and engage with locals in the Langa Cultural Heritage Precinct
  • Have meaning moments of reflection atop the iconic and majestic, Table Mountain
  • Service projects within: schools, communities, clinics, etc.
  • Walks through iconic markets and neighborhoods

Pre-colonial, ColoniaL,

and Modern History

  • Visit museums and mausoleums to learn about historical Pan-African leaders of South Africa
  • Visit museums and attend history lectures to learn about South Africa’s pre-colonial and colonial history
  • Visit Robben Island, a transformative experience to understand the fight for Freedom lead by Nelson Mandela
  • Tour a Pan African Magazine that explores the highs and lows of contemporary African life

Art and Tradition

  • Learn about the role of traditional healers in locations like the Bonteheuwel township during the apartheid
  • Engage with traditional artisans in the market as they sell the cultural goods and wares
  • Immerse in the unique South African Amapiano and other popular genres during an exclusive Braai Night and a celebratory Gala Night

Subject Matter Experts

Engage with subject matter expects in a wide range of fields from community-based organizations and institutions such as University of Cape Town, University of the Western Cape, Stellenbosch University, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, etc.

  • Business and entrepreneurships
  • Gender and social issues
  • Technology and sustainability
  • Politics and government
  • Communications and media
  • Urban Farming
  • STEM and research

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

1 day of community engagement with at a sustainability practice urban farm

  • Traditional braai cooking lesson and its historical significance
  • Visit museums to explore the pre-colonial, colonial, and modern history of South Africa.
  • Learn about nations founders and other leaders who fought for independence
  • Visit iconic tour sites, markets, and museums in Cape Town
  • Take in unbelievable views atop of Table Top Mountain

OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE CBB EXPERIENCE

  • For All Trips

    All meals, snacks and ice-chests full of juice/water/drinks included


    • Lodging at very comfortable and vetted low/mid-level hotels or high-end hotels

    • Transportation: Mix of taxi and private van or private bus for all days on the ground


  • Optional (for some trips)

    • Mall visits and meals at food courts

    • Visit the ever-vibrant V & A Waterfront in Cape Town

    • Exclusive welcome Farewell dinner with live music

    • Learn about Folktales and traditional children’s games

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  • High Impact Education Abroad Experiences

    Overall, education abroad experiences are categorized as High Impact Practices within universities, but not all education abroad programs exhibit the required characteristics of such practices. At CBB, we infuse our programs with the necessary characteristics to truly make it a high-impact practice. We utilize an intercultural competency perspective to establish trust. With trust in our team, we are better able to engage faculty and students in transformative culturally-immersive virtual or in-person experiences.

  • Engaging Underrepresented Students

    At CBB we specialize in education abroad programs targeting underrepresented student. We place emphasis on the importance of cultural/ethnic identities in gaining a global/cross-cultural perspective. We leverage the complex identities of all students by acknowledging and embracing them from a position of empowerment; we frame it as a strength rather than a deficit.

  • Increasing Program Leaders’ Capacity

    African countries are considered non-traditional destinations within study abroad. This often means that faculty and program directors feel it is daunting to plan for African destinations. CBB, in collaboration with our Partner Companies, offers comprehensive reliable and professional services that ensure smooth planning and on-the-ground experiences for those ready to diversify their education abroad (virtual or in-person) program offerings. Contact us to discuss how your students can receive The CBB Faculty-led Program Experience!

services offered:

  • Trip proposal, itinerary, budgeting
  • Airfare, visa, other destination requirements
  • On-the-ground logistics: lodging, transportation, food
  • Local cultural guides
  •  Facilitate international collaborations.
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medical and emergency protocols

While CBB has taken all measures to mitigate risk for your travel experience, we recognize that emergencies always happen. As such, we have developed emergency protocols and procedures to provide you with some guidance in an event of any emergency. Request to learn more about our medical and emergency protocols.

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