Since 2014, the Truth and Science Forum (TAS) has conducted numerous tours and day walks mainly in the Western Cape, South Africa. These tours have gained immense popularity and are designed for families and individuals seeking a comprehensive, Biblical-based, hands-on experience.
Under NAFOS, these tours have now been expanded to include areas such as the Free State and Limpopo. With the assistance of various geologists, we plan to further extend these tours to cover even more regions across South Africa. This initiative will equip both adults and children to appreciate the stunning geological formations in South Africa through the lens of Scripture, thereby bringing honor and glory to our awesome Creator-God.
By highlighting the wonders of creation, we strive to foster a deeper understanding of the Genesis account. Our primary focus is on geology and fossils (including dinosaur-fossils), as they serve as excellent tools for demonstrating the scientific reality of the Biblical Flood.
For more information on upcoming tours, please visit our social media platforms below or contact the tour operators directly.
To read more about tours in the various areas, click on the links below.
Western-Cape
Sutherland Fossil and Stargazing tour
- When: Once a year in spring or autumn
- Who: Typically a group of around 20-40 people (self-drive)
- Details: This tour offers a unique experience, including a visit to a fossil site where participants can observe small fossil fragments in their natural surroundings. The itinerary also features a captivating stargazing session and an exploration of the escarpment. Throughout the weekend, attendees will enjoy a series of engaging presentations by NAFOS speakers, delving into compelling evidence for Noah’s flood, the marvels of creation, and much more about the Biblical Creation account.
- Duration: Friday to Sunday
- Accommodation: Rogge Cloof Private nature reserve outside Sutherland (www.roggecloof.com)
- Tour leader and contact person: Stephan Joubert - stephan@nafos.co.za
Merweville: Kranskloof Hiking trail
- When: Check out our social media platforms or contact the tour leader
- Who: All ages - only on group request
- Details: This tour offers an exciting blend of activities, including camping, stargazing, hiking, and a visit to the Bradysaurus fossil site. Participants will also enjoy insightful short talks on Creation and an exploration of Fossil Hill, which vividly demonstrates the events and impact of Noah’s Flood.
- Duration: Friday to Sunday
- Tour leader and contact person: Basie Basson - basie@nafos.co.za
Westcoast Fossilpark excursion
- When: This excursion takes place once or twice a year.
- Who: Typically, the group consists of around 40 participants, evenly split between adults and children. Based on our experience, children aged 6 and older tend to engage well with the lectures and exhibits, showing a remarkable ability to follow and enjoy the educational content.
- Details: The West Coast Fossil Park features an impressive museum and a fascinating dig site with an extensive fossil collection. These exhibits vividly illustrate the abating phase of Noah’s Flood, presenting the evidence in a highly engaging and visual manner. Additional details about the facility can be found on their website: www.fossilpark.org.za
- Duration: We meet at the facility on a Sunday morning at 9.30. It is located 150 km from Paarl and 140 km from Bellville. After conducting two short lectures on Noah's flood, dinosaurs and fossils in general, we divide the group into two. One group visits the museum and the other group visits the digsite. We swop around after about one hour and finish at around 12.30 afterwhich we’ll have a discussion over lunch at the onsite restaurant.
- Tour leader and contact person: Dr Emile du Plessis - emile@nafos.co.za
Paarl Rock day walk
- When: Check out our social media platforms or contact the tour leader
- Who: All ages - only on group request
- Details: Visit the beautiful Paarl Mountain on a morning excursion looking at Evidence of Noah's Flood (Genesis 7-8)
- Duration: 4-5 hours
- Tour leader and contact person: Basie Basson - basie@nafos.co.za
Free State
Vredefort Dome
- When: Check out our social media platforms or contact the tour leader
- Who: All ages
- Details: Is it a crater? Is it a dome? Is it really 2 billion years old? The Vredefort Dome in South Africa is universally recognized as the world's oldest and largest astrobleme, or meteorite impact site. Come and join Johan, on a self-drive guided tour to experience the Vredefort Dome through the eyes of the creationist geologist lense. Johan will showcase the various rock types and highlight the evidence for an extraterrestrial impact. Additionally, he will explain how this extraordinary site fits into a Biblical worldview, detailing the recent Creation and the global Biblical Flood as described in the days of Noah.
- Duration: Day Excursion
- Tour Leader and contact person: Johan Smit (Geologist) – johan@nafos.co.za
Limpopo
Greater Kruger National Park
- When: On demand
- Who: Anyone interested, but above 7 years of age
- Details: During these tours you will learn how magnificent God designed the creatures of the African savannas, with emphasis on the African elephant.
- Duration: Tours range from a daytrip into the Kruger National Park, looking for elephants and visiting the Elephant Museum at Letaba Rest Camp, to 3-day rustic safaris in Manyeleti with a visit to HERD’s elephants at Camp Jabulani in between.
- Tour Leader and contact person: Dr. Yolanda Pretorius – yolanda4wildlife@gmail.com
Yolanda holds a Higher Certificate in Pastoral Counselling (Auckland Park Theological Seminary), a BSc(Agric) in Animal and Wildlife Science (University of Pretoria), a BSc(hons) in Wildlife Management (University of Pretoria), a MSc Biology (University of KwaZulu-Natal) and a PhD in Wildlife Ecology (Wageningen University, Netherlands). She was involved in academia and wildlife management for 20 years, holding lecturing and curriculum development positions at the University of Pretoria and the Southern African Wildlife College. Most of her research has been on the African elephant, but she was also involved in conservation and management projects on other species such as buffalo, caracal, serval, cheetah and rhino. The reserves she worked and had research projects on include, Mabula, Greater Kruger National Park, Pilanesberg, Madikwe, Ithala and Magudu. After Yolanda got saved in 2014, the Lord transformed her from being an agnostic evolutionist to being a reborn Christian and youngearth creationist. In 2021, in a step of faith, after much rejection from secular science subsequent to her conversion, Yolanda resigned from secular academia in pursuit of her calling. In April 2024, she published a book called “The Biblical Nature of All things”. After being registered as National Tourist Guide in March 2025 (Reg Nr: MP4003, Tourism Act No.3 of 2014), she is developing creation-based safaris and day trips to the Kruger National Park and surrounding areas. To view Yolanda’s webpage or book a tour, click here