IWF Adventures
Curated, Multi-Day, Pre- and Post-Conference Tours
Managed by Travel Connections as IWF’s preferred Tour Operator in partnership with Bidvest.
Travel Connections has created curated tours for IWF members and guests. From safaris to wine tours, and more, you can find your IWF Adventure here: https://myafricanjourney.com/iwfsa/. For assistance please email: leisure@travelconnections.co.za.
Saturday Post-Conference Curated IWF Experiences
Managed by Explorer Safari under the banner of Grosvenor Tours as IWF’s Ground Transportation Handler.
Booking of the Saturday post-conference IWF curated tours is part of the conference registration process – Register Now.
Explore the Wild Within at the Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden & Babylonstoren Tour
Born in 1964 into a deeply creative South African family, Dylan Lewis was surrounded by art from an early age. He began his artistic journey as a painter but soon found his true medium in sculpture.
Now recognized as one of the world’s leading sculptors of the animal form, Dylan first captured the raw power of big cats before turning to the human figure to explore our connection to nature and the inner wilderness. His career spans more than two decades and includes exhibitions in Paris, Sydney, Toronto, Houston, and San Francisco, along with solo shows in London, where he is one of the few living artists to have held solo auctions at Christie’s.
Join Dylan on a special IWF-curated tour of his breathtaking Sculpture Garden at Mulberry Farm, located at the base of the Stellenbosch Mountains. In this extraordinary setting, he’ll share his personal journey and the inspiration behind alandscape where art, nature, and introspection meet.
Following the morning tour, the group will depart for lunch at Babylonstoren, a renowned South African wine farm with a rich history dating back to 1692, when it was granted to Pieter van der Byl by Governor Simon van der Stel. One of the oldest European farms in South Africa, Babylonstoren was originally used to grow wine and wheat. Its name comes from a hill on the property that early settlers thought resembled the Tower of Babel. Today, under the ownership of Koos Bekker and Karen Roos, the farm is celebrated for its award-winning wines and beautifully restored gardens.
Lunch will be served in the Spice Garden, where a rustic setting and a harvest-style menu create an atmosphere of abundance and connection. Following the meal, enjoy a guided wine tasting featuring a curated selection of ten exceptional wines, along with an educational cellar tour that shares the story behind each bottle. The experience will end with a walk through the Gardens which offers the space to soak in the natural Cape Floral Kingdom.
Group Departs The Westin at 9:00 AM.
Back at the hotel by 5:00 PM
Cost per person US $275
Capacity- 25 Guests
VIP Robben Island Tour – 1
At just 19 years old, Gaby Magomola was sent to Robben Island as a political prisoner in December 1963. After his release, he received a Fulbright-Hays Fellowship to study business in the United States. Gaby returned to South Africa as one of the country’s most influential Black business leaders, rising to prominence during the apartheid era.
Join Dr. Magomola for an exclusive experience, as he reflects on his extraordinary journey—from the harsh realities of Robben Island to the heights of Wall Street. He will share powerful personal memories of his time with Nelson Mandela, who spent 18 of his 27 years in prison on the island. A lawyer and political activist, Mandela became the face of the freedom movement, later winning the Nobel Peace Prize and, in 1994, becoming South Africa’s first Black president.
Dr. Magomola’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and unwavering hope—a profound reminder of the courage it takes to shape a more just and inclusive world.
Group Departs The Westin at 9:00 AM.
Back at the hotel by 2:00 PM
Cost per person US $175
Capacity- 25 Guests
VIP Robben Island Tour – 2
Christo Brand was just 19 years old when he became one of the prison guards assigned to Nelson Mandela on Robben Island in 1978. In 1982, he was transferred alongside Mandela to Pollsmoor Prison, where their relationship grew into a deep and lasting friendship. Christo later co-authored Doing Life with Mandela: My Prisoner, My Friend (2014), a moving memoir that captures their bond.
On this exclusive half-day tour, Christo will guide you through Robben Island and share personal stories of his time with Madiba, the beloved lawyer and political activist who spent 18 of his 27 years in prison there. Mandela’s leadership and unwavering pursuit of justice would lead to the end of apartheid, a Nobel Peace Prize, and his historic election in 1994 as South Africa’s first Black president.
This powerful experience offers rare insight into the humanity, humility, and courage that defined one of the world’s greatest leaders.
Group Departs The Westin at 9:00 AM.
Back at the hotel by 2:00 PM
Cost per person US $175
Capacity- 25 Guests
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
Nestled at the foot of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a jewel of the Cape Floristic Region. The gardens celebrate the extraordinary diversity of Southern Africa’s native plants, featuring rare and threatened species alongside vibrant indigenous flora. Guided by landscape architect and university lecturer Clare Burgess, you’ll explore this living masterpiece while learning about expert horticultural practices—from plant breeding to fynbos cultivation and geophyte conservation. After the tour, enjoy a flavorful lunch at MOYO Restaurant, where African-inspired dishes are perfectly paired with a selection of fine Cape Wines—an ideal way to toast the day.
Group Departs The Westin at 9:00 AM.
Back at the hotel by 3:00 PM
Cost per person US $250
Capacity- 25 Guests
DeMorgenzon Wine Tour
Join IWF South Africa Member Wendy Appelbaum, acclaimed business leader, philanthropist, and one of Africa’s most influential women, for a remarkable visit to DeMorgenzon Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. As Chairperson, Wendy has helped shape the estate into a world-renowned leader in wine and sustainable agriculture.
While the Western Cape is home to many beautiful vineyards, DeMorgenzon stands apart. Rising from 200 to nearly 400 meters above sea level, the estate offers sweeping views of Cape Town, Table Mountain, Cape Point, the Hottentots Holland Mountains, and the ocean beyond. Known as “garden vineyards,” DeMorgenzon is famous for planting wildflowers between the vines, reflecting their belief that a biodiverse, ecologically sensitive environment produces superior grapes—and you can taste that beauty in every bottle.
Savor a curated tasting and lunch hosted by Wendy and her husband Hylton, whose warmth and charisma make this experience truly unforgettable.
Group Departs The Westin at 10:00 AM.
Back at the hotel by 4:00 PM
Cost per person US $250
Capacity- 25 Guests
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