About Homecoming South Africa 2026
Register early to secure your space — this experience is intentionally limited to maintain quality and community.
Homecoming South Africa 2026 is a curated cultural immersion experience for those interested in relocating, investing, or simply reconnecting with the African continent. Over 10 days in Johannesburg, you will learn directly from Wits University faculty and industry professionals during seminar sessions designed to answer the real questions about life, business, and opportunity in South Africa.
The investment for this experience is $3,400 ($6500 per couple), which includes:
Accommodations
In-country transportation (including airport shuttle)
Admission to all seminars and cultural tours
Safari day trip and festival closing event
Selected dining experiences
This is more than a trip — it is a pathway, a reconnection, and a bridge back to the continent many are ready to call home.
What to Expect
Across ten days, your experience flows between learning, exploration, rest, and celebration. You’ll gain practical knowledge, build meaningful community, and explore Johannesburg through the lens of those already living the lifestyle you’re considering.
Highlights Include:
Seminars on relocation, immigration, healthcare, business, and investing, taught by Wits professors and South African industry professionals
Conversations with African Americans currently living in South Africa
Real estate tours in premier neighborhoods such as Dainfern, Fourways, Bryanston, and Waterfall City
A full-day lion safari
Soweto heritage experience
Day party, live poetry night, Greek brunch, music, art, culture, and nightlife
All white party
Where You Will Stay
You’ll stay in executive-style private Airbnb residences in Rosebank, one of Johannesburg’s safest, most walkable, and most vibrant districts.
Accommodations Feature:
Single-occupancy rooms (your own private space)
On-site front desk support
On-site restaurant and café
Modern, secure building with 24/7 controlled access
Walking distance to Rosebank Mall, The Zone nightlife district, dining, art markets, and bookstores
This location allows you to move freely — to explore, unwind, and feel at home in the city.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1 – Arrivals & Welcome
Airport transfers, check-in, and an evening welcome mixer with music and light bites.
Day 2 – Health & Wellness + Orientation (Wits)
Understanding life in Johannesburg: safety, neighborhoods, medical systems, and community resources. Afternoon visit to Constitution Hill.
Day 3 – Relocation & Immigration (Wits)
Visa pathways, paperwork timelines, financial setup, housing, schools, banking, SIM cards, and daily-life logistics. Guided visit to the Apartheid Museum.
Day 4 – Doing Business in South Africa (Wits)/Poetry-R&B Night
Learn where opportunities exist — from fintech to logistics to creative industries — and meet entrepreneurs shaping the future. Enjoy an evening of poetry + R&B with DJ Icon.
Day 5 – Soweto Heritage + All White Party
Tour Soweto, visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial, Nelson Mandela’s house, and enjoy a sophisticated evening of black excellence at the all-white party.
Day 6 – Safari Day Trip
Full-day wildlife experience in Pilanesberg or Lion & Safari Park.
Day 7 – Real Estate Tour
Explore Dainfern, Fourways, and Bryanston — learn about conveyancing, buying as a foreigner, and estate-style living.
Day 8 – Waterfall City + Entrepreneurship
Visit the Mall of Africa precinct and learn about emerging tech, startup culture, and cross-border business.
Day 9 – Real Estate & Finance Deep Dive
Legal, financial, and interior design workshops + optional 1:1 consultations.
Day 10 – Festival Day Party + Closing
Food, DJs, and celebration at Kyalami Shisanyama — a beautiful farewell to new community.
Day 11 – Departures
Airport shuttles and on-site travel assistance.
Register early to secure your space — this experience is intentionally limited to maintain quality and community.