The Union Buildings in Pretoria at dawn, mist over the lawns with the crusade stage set below the terraces

Official Travel Partner · Hambo Lwethu Travel

Healing The Nations Crusade 2026

Three nights of worship on the lawns of the Union Buildings, and a week in South Africa arranged down to the last transfer. Come from any corner of the world. Arrive to everything ready.

23 to 25 October 2026Union Buildings Lawns & Rietondale VeldPretoria, South AfricaEntry to the event is free

October in Pretoria

The jacarandas will be in bloom when the nations arrive

For three evenings in October, the lawns beneath the Union Buildings become a gathering place for believers from every continent. The service begins as the sun sets behind the Meintjieskop ridge, and the city turns purple with spring.

Hambo Lwethu Travel carries you there and home again: flights from ten world regions, seven nights in hotels we know personally, transfers timed to the minute, and the experiences that turn an event into a journey.

The Union Buildings framed by jacaranda trees in full purple bloomPretoria in jacaranda season

Your Stay in Pretoria

Choose the stay that carries you there

Four packages, one purpose. Every tier includes your accommodation, return airport transfers, daily transport to the Union Buildings on all three event days, and a welcome pack waiting in your room. Prices are per person sharing and exclude flights, which you can add from your own city, or leave out entirely if you are making your own way here.

Length of stay
Currency

7 nights · 21 to 28 October 2026. The full week, with room for the safari, the city tour and a rest day.

Faith Essentials

Everything you need to be there

R23 155per person sharing · 7 nights · excl. flights

Your place on the lawns secured, for the nights you choose. Comfortable lodging, daily shuttles to the Union Buildings, and a welcome pack waiting in your room.

  • 3-Star hotel · Standard Twin or Double
  • 7 nights, 21 to 28 October 2026
  • Shared shuttle, return
  • General admission, all 3 days
Recommended

Faith Plus

Closer to the moment

R32 637per person sharing · 7 nights · excl. flights

A superior room, a private transfer from the airport, and reserved priority seating closer to the stage on all three days. A half-day tour of Pretoria completes the stay.

  • 4-Star hotel · Superior Room
  • 7 nights, 21 to 28 October 2026
  • Private sedan, return
  • Priority seating, all 3 days
  • Half-day Pretoria city tour
Best Value in 5-Star

Covenant Experience

The full South African week

R80 612per person sharing · 7 nights · excl. flights

Five-star comfort a short drive from the lawns, VIP Lounge access between services, a group photo session, and a full safari day at Dinokeng among lion, elephant and rhino.

  • 5-Star hotel · Deluxe / Executive
  • 7 nights, 21 to 28 October 2026
  • Private SUV, return
  • VIP Lounge + priority seating, all 3 days
  • Group photo session (1 session)
  • Half-day Pretoria city tour
  • Dinokeng safari day trip

Living Legacy VIP Experience

A week you will hand down

R186 924per person sharing · 7 nights · excl. flights

The presidential suite, a chauffeur on call, backstage access, a private photo and blessing, and your seat at the Ministers Dinner on the final night. Nothing left unarranged.

  • 5-Star Presidential hotel · Presidential Suite
  • 7 nights, 21 to 28 October 2026
  • Private SUV with meet & greet
  • VIP Lounge + backstage access, all 3 days
  • Private photo & blessing with the pastoral team
  • Full-day Pretoria + Soweto tour
  • Dinokeng safari day trip
  • Culinary day experience
  • Ministers Dinner, final night

Compare every inclusion

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InclusionFaith EssentialsFaith PlusCovenant ExperienceLiving Legacy VIP Experience
Hotel3-Star
City Lodge Lynnwood / Road Lodge
4-Star
Protea Fire & Ice Menlyn / Southern Sun
5-Star
CT Hotel (Sheraton) / Capital Menlyn Maine
5-Star Presidential
CT Hotel Presidential Suite
RoomStandard Twin or DoubleSuperior RoomDeluxe / ExecutivePresidential Suite
Length of stay7 nights
21 to 28 October 2026
7 nights
21 to 28 October 2026
7 nights
21 to 28 October 2026
7 nights
21 to 28 October 2026
Airport transferShared shuttle, returnPrivate sedan, returnPrivate SUV, returnPrivate SUV with meet & greet
Event transportDaily shared shuttle, all 3 event daysDaily shared shuttle, all 3 event daysDaily shared shuttle, all 3 event daysPrivate chauffeur, all 3 event days
Event accessGeneral admission, all 3 daysPriority seating, all 3 daysVIP Lounge + priority seating, all 3 daysVIP Lounge + backstage access, all 3 days
Photo momentNot includedNot includedGroup photo session (1 session)Private photo & blessing with the pastoral team
Ministers DinnerNot includedNot includedNot includedIncluded
City tourNot includedHalf-day Pretoria city tourHalf-day Pretoria city tourFull-day Pretoria + Soweto tour
SafariNot includedNot includedDinokeng safari day tripDinokeng safari day trip
Culinary experienceNot includedNot includedNot includedCulinary day experience
Welcome pack4 items6 items10 items12 items
Per person sharing, 7 nightsR23 155R32 637R80 612R186 924

Prices per person sharing for a 7-night stay, excluding flights. Accommodation scales with the nights you choose; transfers, event access, experiences and the welcome pack are included in full at every length. Single supplement at 60% of the accommodation cost.

Build Your Journey

Build it your way, see your full price

Select your package and how long you are staying. Add flights from your own city, or choose land arrangements only if you are making your own way here. Your price appears alongside as you go. Flights are round trip per person with our margin already included.

21 to 28 October 2026 · The full week, with room for the safari, the city tour and a rest day.

Your journey so far

No package selected-
Flights · South Africa (domestic), EconomyR4 025
Total per personR4 025

Per person sharing, 7 nights (21 to 28 October 2026). 50% deposit confirms your booking, balance due by 21 September 2026. Exchange rate locked at booking.

Pay for this journey onlineEnquire with this itinerary

Where most journeys begin

Faith Plus is the package our travellers choose most: a 4-star room, private transfer and priority seating on all three days.

A nation united in faith, hope and healing.Healing The Nations · Acts 4:31

Your Week, Day by Day

Eight days, gently arranged around three nights of worship

Every package follows the same spine: arrive on the 21st, depart on the 28th, with the crusade at its heart and your free days shaped by the tier you choose.

  1. Wednesday 21 October · Arrival

    Touch down at OR Tambo, meet your transfer, and settle into your Pretoria hotel. Your welcome pack is waiting in your room.

  2. Thursday 22 October · Rest and explore

    A free day to find your feet. Faith Plus and above spend the morning on a guided tour of Pretoria: the Union Buildings gardens, Voortrekker Monument and the jacaranda streets.

  3. Friday 23 October · Crusade day one

    Gates open at 15:00. Your shuttle leaves the hotel in good time, the service runs 18:00 to 21:00, and the lawns of the Union Buildings fill with worship for the first of three nights.

  4. Saturday 24 October · Crusade day two

    A slower morning, then back to the lawns. VIP guests rest between arrival and service in the lounge with refreshments.

  5. Sunday 25 October · Crusade final night

    The closing service, and for Ministers Dinner guests, a plated dinner under the marquee from 22:00 as the event draws to its close.

  6. Monday 26 October · Safari day

    Covenant and Living Legacy guests spend the day at Dinokeng Game Reserve with lunch in the bush. Other tiers can add the day trip.

  7. Tuesday 27 October · At leisure

    A final day for the culinary experience, the Soweto and Apartheid Museum tour, or simply an unhurried Pretoria afternoon.

  8. Wednesday 28 October · Departure

    Your transfer returns you to OR Tambo. Seven nights, three services, and a story you will tell for years.

The Final Night · 25 October

The Ministers Dinner

When the last service ends, the lawns change. Within the hour, a clear-span marquee glows beneath the Union Buildings and 500 guests sit down to a plated three-course dinner with live worship carrying into the Pretoria night. It is the quiet, unhurried close to three extraordinary days, and seats are strictly limited.

Standard Table Seat

R2 500

Plated three-course dinner, programme and welcome drink

Premium Table Seat

R5 000

Preferred seating and premium wines

VIP Table Seat

R8 500

Reserved VIP table of 10, dedicated waiter, gifts

Dinner is served from 22:00 on the Union Buildings Lawn. Living Legacy VIP guests are hosted with our compliments. Reserve your seat through the enquiry form below.

Local & Regional Visitors

Coming for the day? We have you covered

Entry to the crusade is free for everyone. Day packages add reserved seating, VIP comfort, merchandise and transport, priced per day in rand. The 3-day pass covers all three event days at a 10% saving, and church groups of 20 or more travel at group rates.

Day Pass

R115per person per day
  • General admission
  • Event programme booklet
3-day passR345
Church group (20+), 3 daysR293 pp
Most Practical

Day Pass Plus

R1 650per person per day
  • Priority seating near the stage
  • T-shirt, cap and tote bag
  • Event programme booklet
3-day passR4 455
Church group (20+), 3 daysR3 787 pp

VIP Day Experience

R6 532per person per day
  • VIP Lounge access with refreshments
  • Priority seating
  • Group photo session
  • Full merchandise pack incl. water bottle
  • Gautrain Hatfield shuttle included
3-day passR17 636
Church group (20+), 3 daysR15 872 pp

Ultimate Day Experience

R23 529per person per day
  • VIP Lounge access with refreshments
  • Private photo & blessing
  • Ministers Dinner seat included (final night)
  • Full merchandise pack incl. hoodie and umbrella
  • Gautrain Hatfield shuttle included
3-day passR63 528
Church group (20+), 3 daysR57 175 pp
Bringing your congregation? Church groups of 20 or more qualify for group rates, and bus transport from neighbouring provinces is available as an add-on. Tell us your numbers in the enquiry form and we will build the group quote.

Good to Know

Questions, answered

Do I need a ticket to attend the crusade?
No. Entry to Healing The Nations is free for everyone, all three days. Our packages add accommodation, flights, transport, reserved seating, VIP access and experiences around the event.
Do I need a visa for South Africa?
Many nationalities enter South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days; others require a visa in advance. Once you book, we send country-specific guidance and a letter of invitation where required. Start early if your country needs a visa appointment.
What is the weather like in Pretoria in October?
October is late spring: warm days around 25 to 28 degrees, mild evenings, and the city purple with jacarandas. An evening layer and sun protection for daytime are all you need.
What should I wear to the services?
Dress is smart and dignified. Evenings on the lawns can cool down after sunset, so bring a jacket or shawl. Comfortable shoes matter more than you think on event days.
How do payments work?
A 50% deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due by 21 September 2026. We accept card, EFT, PayPal and Wise, charged in the currency you book in with the exchange rate locked at booking.
What is your cancellation policy?
Full refund 60 or more days before arrival, 50% refund between 30 and 59 days, and no refund under 30 days. We strongly recommend the travel insurance included with international packages.
Is Pretoria safe for visitors?
Your week is escorted end to end: airport transfers, daily event shuttles and vetted hotels, with an HLT representative on the ground for every 50 guests and a 24/7 emergency line for the full travel period.
Can our church travel as a group?
Yes. Groups of 20 or more qualify for group rates on day packages, and we arrange bus transport from neighbouring provinces. For travel packages, tell us your group size and we will quote a group rate.

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A 50% deposit confirms your booking once you accept the quote. Balance due by 21 September 2026. Your details are used only to prepare your quote and are never shared.