Start with some sight seeing in Cape Town at the Montebello Design Center and later see the beaded work at Monkey Biz, and story cloths at Heartworks, both past participants at the International Folk Art Market 



Meet the owner of Design Afrika, who will give us an introduction to folk art in South Africa, and later have dinner with collector and gallery owner Elbé Coetsee to discuss South African art and her personal art collection

Stop in charming Stanford to nosh at the award-winning Madre; visit the art studio of Jero Revett: ocean lover, surfer, diver, fisherman, and artist who uses the sea to create original gyotaku, cyanotype and woodcut art.; and shop!

Journey to Barrydale to tour the Barrydale Hand Weavers facilities and learn more about their high-quality, hand-crafted textiles and later take an afternoon game drive before overnighting at a game lodge


Stay in Montagu to harvest fynbos on a farm and make products you can take home with you with the pros at Fijn Botanicals

Fly to Durban to visit the Phansi Museum and meet Marisa Fick-Jordaan and weavers of Zenzulu, visit the colorful Friday Bead Market, meet members of the Woza Moya group, the wire basket weavers from MOIFA’s iNgqikithi yokuPhica / Weaving Meanings: Telephone Wire Art from South Africa exhibition, Zulu Gal Retro (famous in Santa Fe for her beaded glasses) and take a day trip to Eshowe to visit the Vukani Museum, seeing work from Folk Art Market artists like Angeline Masuku and others



Drive to Hluhluwe to stay at the Rhino Ridge Lodge to spot some of the Big Five. Venture to Hlabisa to meet IFAM artist Beauty Ngxongo and learn about the crafts being created in that area before flying to Johannesburg for a tour with artist James Delaney to learn about the contemporary art scene, visit the famous Kim Sacks Gallery —among other sightseeing!

… And SO MUCH more! Your stays in boutique hotels and fabulous lodges along the way will provide the perfect place to relax and recharge after busy days spent exploring these wonderful communities!

Regional airport transfers, accommodations, local beverages, all meals, tours/entrance fees, expert English speaking guides, local transport, gratuities

$500 tax deductible donation (made directly to IFAM), international and regional flights, required travel insurance, spirits and specialty coffees, room service, personal expenses, optional activities

Average fitness and mobility is needed as the trip will include standing and walking for extended periods of time, but typically on flat terrain. Note that stairways will sometimes be without handrails and elevators are not always available.

Price per person: $12,690 (sharing), $1500 single supplement; $2000 non-refundable deposit and a $500 per person tax deductible donation made directly to IFAM (to receive a tax deductible receipt) due at time of booking.