South Africa:
A Journey of Transformation and Reconciliation with the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom

Global Leader in Socially Conscious Travel.

Tour Dates:

May 3 - 10, 2026
Apply by: February 1, 2026

TOUR ITINERARY
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$2,875 USD per person (double room)

$3,425 USD per person (single room)

*Priority is given to two travelers who are applying as a Jewish/Muslim pair (not obligated to room together). If you are doing this please list the name of the person you are applying with.

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This powerful eight-day journey through South Africa brings together Jewish and Muslim women for an immersive interfaith experience rooted in shared learning, courageous dialogue, and relationship-building. Grounded in the country’s history of apartheid and its ongoing work toward reconciliation, the tour creates space for reflection on identity, faith, justice, and women’s leadership—both within South Africa and within our own communities.

Traveling together from Johannesburg to Cape Town, participants engage with historians, activists, faith leaders, and community members across religious and cultural lines. Through site visits, community encounters, and daily debriefs, the group explores how memory, resistance, and reconciliation can inform interfaith solidarity today.

This is a tour for women seeking meaningful interfaith connection, thoughtful engagement with history, and a supportive space to wrestle with complex questions together.

* Optional Safari & Conservation Extension *
Safari or sightseeing extension in the regions around Cape Town or Fly from to a game reserve for two-Three nights. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives and to learn about land regeneration and wildlife protection. Return to Johannesburg or Cape Town for onward travel.

“MEJDI Exclusive” Socially Conscious Experiences:
Walking tours of downtown Johannesburg and Soweto, including Vilakazi Street, where Nelson Mandela once lived
Deep engagement with South Africa’s past at the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill, exploring justice, law, and human dignity
Conversations with South Africa’s Jewish community in Johannesburg and participation in a Friday night Shabbat service in Cape Town
Interfaith encounters in Cape Town, including a visit to a local mosque for Jumu’ah prayers and learning about the city’s rich Muslim heritage shaped by enslaved Southeast Asian communities
Reflection on moral courage and reconciliation at the District Six Museum and the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation
Home-hosted meals, shared worship experiences, and facilitated debrief sessions designed to deepen trust, understanding, and sisterhood
TRIP INCLUDES
7 nights' accommodation (double occupancy)
1 MEJDI- trained guide for 7 days ( 2 days Muslim/2 days Jewish guide or expert)
Private bus transportation
Private arrival pick up
Domestic flights (JHB-George & George-CPT)
Meals listed in the itinerary
Entrance fees, site visits, and honorariums for speakers
Audio headsets on touring days
Dedicated pre-trip customer service and on-ground support
Starting at

$2,875

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TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE
International Airfare
Travel Insurance-HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Departure airport transfers
Single room supplement - 550 USD
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Gratuities
Anything not explicitly mentioned in the included section
Before you Register​

Read through the Terms and Conditions. If the tour does not meet the minimum number of travelers needed to run, deposits will be refunded. 

Do not book your flight until you receive the tour confirmation email from us. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers to run and we will send out the tour confirmation (and update this note on the webpage) as soon as we have met that number.

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Some plans and policies [Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) or coverage for pre-existing conditions] may only available for a limited time (approximately 2 weeks) following your date of deposit.

TOUR APPLICATION

Select the “Apply Now” button below to complete the application process. 

Application decisions are made within a week of submitting the form. Once approved, you can confirm your participation with a $300 deposit, which must be paid within five business days to secure your spot. Once the deposit window closes, unpaid spots will be released and applicants will be placed on a waitlist.

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