A powerful journey through the African American story—rich in history, rooted in culture, and guided by legacy.
From packing tips to your peace of mind, here’s everything you need to know for a smooth journey through South Africa.
Minimal walking - mostly transfers and easy paced sightseeings.
Steady sightseeing pace, uneven surfaces and stairs possible.
Long days, early starts possible, extended activity windows.
Primarily flights/ transfers with limited walking.
This itinerary is subject to change based on local conditions, weather, site accessibility, and other factors beyond our control. Maximum Impact Travel reserves the right to modify the itinerary, substitute comparable accommodations or sites, and adjust timing as necessary to ensure safety and quality.
Arrive in Charleston and ease into the rhythm of the Lowcountry. Begin with a cultural overview of the Gullah Geechee people—descendants of Africans who preserved more of their heritage than any other group in the U.S. Enjoy a welcoming dinner.
Optional evening jazz performance or time to unwind.
Full Package Options: Hotel Accommodations
Today offers a deeply rooted journey into Gullah heritage and Black excellence. Witness the Boone Hall Gullah presentation, where music, language, and storytelling breathe life into the past (or comparable). Then, explore the International African American Museum—an emotional tribute to survival, strength, and contribution. In the evening, attend a powerful cultural performance featuring spirituals, gospel, and soul.
Full Package Options: Hotel Accommodations + Breakfast Included
Lunch and Dinner: Not Included
Kindly Note: Itinerary is subject to change
Explore Charleston’s historic Black neighborhoods and the poignant stories they hold. Visit the Old Slave Mart Museum (or comparable) and take a guided walking tour focused on African American life in antebellum and Reconstruction-era Charleston. In the evening, step into the kitchen for a hands-on Gullah cooking class led by local chefs. Prepare traditional dishes and connect with culture through taste, technique, and togetherness.
Full Package Options: Hotel Accommodations + Breakfast Included
Lunch and Dinner: Not Included
Kindly Note: Itinerary is subject to change
Begin with a sweetgrass basket weaving experience—an African art form still alive in Charleston. Then head south to visit the historic Penn Center on St. Helena Island, one of the first schools for freed African Americans. Continue to Bluffton, SC, for a tour of the Bluffton Gullah Geechee Center, where oral histories and cultural preservation efforts highlight the local Gullah story. Arrive in Savannah that evening to rest and reflect.
Full Package Options: Hotel Accommodations + Breakfast Included
Lunch and Dinner: Not Included
Kindly Note: Itinerary is subject to change
Take in Savannah’s African American heritage with a guided city tour. Highlights include First African Baptist Church, the Beach Institute, and historic Black neighborhoods. This day is rich with legacy, faith, and activism. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a soul-filled local restaurant and explore Savannah’s vibrant nightlife scene, if you choose.
Full Package Options: Hotel Accommodations + Breakfast Included
Lunch and Dinner: Not Included
Kindly Note: Itinerary is subject to change
Board a ferry to Sapelo Island, home to one of the most intact Gullah Geechee communities in the country. Explore the Hog Hammock community, hear from descendants who still live on the island, and visit sacred family and church grounds. It’s a quiet, soulful day of cultural connection and ancestral reflection. Return to Savannah in the evening for a final night in the city.
Full Package Options: Hotel Accommodations + Breakfast Included
Lunch and Dinner: Not Included
Kindly Note: Itinerary is subject to change
Before returning to Charleston, visit Oyotunji African Village—a Yoruba spiritual and cultural community founded by African Americans.
Explore the village, meet community members, and experience traditions rooted in African spirituality. The journey concludes with a final group lunch and return to Charleston by late afternoon.
Full Package Options: Hotel Accommodations + Breakfast Included
Lunch and Dinner: Not Included
Kindly Note: Itinerary is subject to change
Trip deposists and payments are non-refundable. Therefore, it is prudent to protect your investment.
$227.27/month for 11 months.
For children ages 5 through 11 years old accompanied by an adult. If a child is below the age of 12 at the time of registration and reaches their 12th birthday before or during the trip, the child will not be eligible to participate in the child discount rate. Any child who has reached their 12th birthday by the start of the trip will have their account adjusted to reflect the accurate adult rate.
Children 0-4 years old at the time of the trip start date will be a flat free cost of $650 plus the cost of any meals, additional transportation, including but not limited to flights, ground, or sea transportation fees, whichever is greater, will be charged for each child under 5.
Please email us at info@maximumimpacttravel.com after booking the rest of your family and we will provide you with another link to book your child under 5.
All Sales Final - No Refunds
$318.18/month for 11 months.
Tour Only
Tour-Only Option
Perfect for locals or travelers who want to arrange their own lodging and handle their own transportation to the daily starting point, this option gives you full access to our unforgettable Black History & Cultural Heritage Tour activities without the hotel package.
You’ll join the group each day for all scheduled tours, site visits, and experiences. Private group transportation during tour hours is included, so once you meet up in the morning, you’ll travel to each site with the group.
What’s Included:
• All guided tours and entrance fees
• Private group transportation between sites during tour hours
• Expert tour guides and hosts
• Group welcome and farewell gatherings
What’s Not Included:
• Hotel accommodations
• Transportation to/from your lodging to the daily meeting point
• Meals (unless specified as part of an activity)
Note: Tour-Only guests must arrive at the designated meeting point each morning on time. Personal transportation outside of the official tour schedule is the responsibility of the guest.
All Sales Final - No Refunds
$345.45/month for 11 months.
For children ages 5 through 11 yrs old accompanied by an adult. If a child is below the age of 12 at the time of registration and reaches their 12th birthday before or during the trip, the child will not be eligible to participate in the child discount rate. Any child who has reached their 12th birthday by the start of the trip will have their account adjusted to reflect the accurate adult rate.
Children 0-4 years old at the time of the trip start date will be a flat free cost of $650 plus the cost of any meals, additional transportation, including but not limited to flights, ground, or sea transportation fees, whichever is greater, will be charged for each child under 5.
Please email us at info@maximumimpacttravel.com after booking the rest of your family and we will provide you with another link to book your child under 5.
All Sales Final - No Refunds
$400.00/month for 11 months.
Double Occupancy (per person)
Full Package – Complete Experience
The Complete Experience includes everything you need for a seamless, worry-free journey. We arrange your accommodations, daily transportation, and all tours so you can focus on fully immersing yourself in the history, culture, and community.
What’s Included:
• Hotel accommodations for 6 nights (double or single occupancy)
• Daily transportation from your hotel to all tour sites and back
• All scheduled guided tours, activities, and entrance fees
• Expert local guides and hosts
• Group welcome and farewell celebrations
• Private group transportation between sites during tour hours
What’s Not Included:
• Meals (unless part of a scheduled tour activity)
• Personal expenses, souvenirs, and tips
All Sales Final - No Refunds
(Itinerary Subject To Change)
$500.00/month for 11 months.
Single Occupancy (per person)
Full Package – Complete Experience
The Complete Experience includes everything you need for a seamless, worry-free journey. We arrange your accommodations, daily transportation, and all tours so you can focus on fully immersing yourself in the history, culture, and community.
What’s Included:
• Hotel accommodations for 6 nights (double or single occupancy)
• Daily transportation from your hotel to all tour sites and back
• All scheduled guided tours, activities, and entrance fees
• Expert local guides and hosts
• Group welcome and farewell celebrations
• Private group transportation between sites during tour hours
What’s Not Included:
• Meals (unless part of a scheduled tour activity)
• Personal expenses, souvenirs, and tips
All Sales Final - No Refunds
Trip deposists and payments are non-refundable. Therefore, it is prudent to protect your investment.
Every destination tells a story. Every traveler adds another chapter.
