Introducing The Spirit of Freedom Tour 2025 South Africa!
If you are ready to renew your spiritual connection…
If you are ready to deepen your life journey…
If you are ready to liberate your own spirit in service to a more impactful, fulfilling and expansive life…
This tour is for you.
About Us
Welcome to the Spirit of Freedom Tour, a transformative journey to explore the profound questions of spiritual freedom, healing, and reconnection within the heart of Africa. Hosted by Gate House Spiritual Centre in Cape Town, in collaboration with local organizations and communities such as the City of Cape Town, The Nama Royal House, diverse religious and cultural groupings and the Global White Lion Protection Trust, we are answering the call to reflect on humanity’s role within the sacred container that holds all life.
This is an intimate and immersive pilgrimage through the ancient lands of South Africa, discovering the mysteries, wisdom, and cosmic truths that unite us all.
Facilitator Bios
David Karchere
David Karchere is an author, spiritual teacher, and the creator of the Healing Chant modality. His book Becoming a Sun and his teachings on Primal Christianity offer thought-provoking insights into personal and global spiritual awakening. David’s passion for empowering individuals to embrace their divinity will enrich this journey in profound ways.
Rev. Berry Behr
Rev. Berry Behr, is an Interfaith / Interspiritual Minister and Global Interfaith Ambassador, known for her deep heart connection to ancient wisdom and her gift for bridging spiritual traditions. A seasoned facilitator, Rev. Berry creates spaces for healing and transformation, guiding participants to explore their spiritual paths with reverence and joy.
Booking
Be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience by submitting your application today. Stay up to date on ticket release information and ensure your spot on this intimate and transformative tour. Limited spaces are available to maintain the sacred and personal nature of this pilgrimage.
To Join the waitlist:
Email revberry@emnet.org
About the Tour: Why Freedom?
Many people in the world are not free. Many find themselves enslaved to popular culture, exploitative commercialism, political and religious agendas designed to control the human spirit.
The 2025 Spirit of Freedom Tour to South Africa is designed to help you reconnect with your personal North Star and weave the threads of your story in a conscious and intentional way – because what you do, and how you do it, can change everything. Your liberation into the next cycle of your life depends on the depth of your interconnectedness with all of life. Are you ready?
The Spirit of Freedom Tour is an interfaith, intercultural, interwoven experience of wholeness in diversity. We are all part of the very fabric of life, and yet we are unique. Sovereign in our own world, in service to the whole.
Here is what we know. There comes a time in a person’s life when it is right for them to experience themselves in a different context. If this is such a time in your life, we invite you to consider joining us.
And here is a phrase that has become very significant for us. In the presence of…
In the presence of the natural world we experience ourselves differently.
In the presence of unfamiliar spiritual practices, we know our own divine connection anew.
In the presence of Africa, we absorb the radiant legacy of the Ancients and our future is illuminated.
Cape Town – White Lions’ Heartlands – Kruger Park
April/May 2025
Hosted by Gate House Spiritual Centre, Cape Town
In Cape Town, in the presence of the practices of diverse faith communities, we deepen our own experience of connection with the Source of our Being.
We start our three-destination tour on South Africa’s Freedom Day, and freedom is a concept that moves with us through every encounter during our 15 day journey.
This part of our spiritual journey invites you to dive deeply into the questions of freedom, connection, and cosmic unity.
Tour Itinerary
Day 0 – Arrivals (April 25/26)
Arrive in Cape Town and take time to rest at a local guesthouse near the sea. Prepare to embark on a journey of reflection, transformation, and spiritual awakening.
Day 1 – Freedom Day (April 27)
Join the Emissaries of Divine Light community for a Sunday service and Healing Chant with David Karchere. Celebrate Freedom Day in South Africa, reflecting on the meaning of freedom in a spiritual and societal context.
Day 2 – Khoi-San Traditions (April 28)
Explore indigenous wisdom with a visit to an indigenous heritage center, honoring the first inhabitants of the Cape. Meet the leaders of the Nama Royal House, First Peoples, who will share their moving story of struggle and quiet triumph.
We break bread together, communing over an indigenous meal lovingly crafted by Indigenous Food Activist and author Loubie Rusch who will be present to share her wisdom with us.
Day 3 – African Traditional Practice (April 29)
Meet a Sangoma, experience traditional African rituals, and connect with the rich spiritual heritage of the land. Get to know the community over a traditional meal cooked over the fire, and experience the powerful timelessness of Indaba, the time of dialogue about important matters.
Day 4 – Christianity (April 30)
Discover the history of Christianity in the Cape with visits to the Cathedral of St Mary of the Flight into Egypt. and the historic Groote Kerk, engaging with local faith leaders on the meaning of religious freedom, compassion and justice.
We’ll close the day with a Reception in the Council Chambers of the City of Cape Town, where we will learn how the City of Cape Town supports the harmonious coexistence of the Interfaith community.
Day 5 – Islam (May 1)
Visit historical mosques and burial sites, learning about the resilience of Cape Town’s Muslim community. Explore the beautiful Cape Heritage Museum, and close the day with a traditional meal hosted by the Muslim community of the Turquoise Harmony Institute.
Day 6 – Judaism (May 2)
Reflect on history at the Holocaust Memorial Centre and enjoy a Shabbat evening with the local Jewish community.
Day 7 – Journey to White Lion Heartlands (May 3)
Travel to the sacred lands of the White Lions in the Timbavati, where you will explore the mystical teachings of LionHearted Leadership™ with Linda Tucker.
In The Timbavati, in the presence of the sacred White Lions, we deepen our own life journeys and expand our hearts to include the earth and all expressions of life which she supports.
Day 8 – Intentions & Origins (May 4)
Engage in ceremonial intention-setting and learn the first Laws of LionHearted Leadership™: Origination and Appreciation.
Day 9 – Dawn Patrol & Liberation (May 5)
Discover the gifts of Liberation and self-realization starting with a magical a dawn patrol in the Pridelands.
Day 10 – Stars & Sacred Rituals (May 6)
Spend a night under the stars, connecting with the 12th and 13th Laws of LionHearted Leadership™: Aspiration and Elimination.
Day 11 – Quietude & Reflection (May 7)
A day of silent reflection, meditating on the Laws of Communication and Radiance, and sharing your insights around the fire.
Day 12 – Sacred Pledge (May 8)
Make your pledge to Sacred Service at the Crystal Lion and embrace the Laws of Collaboration and Authentication.
Day 13 – Transfer to Kruger National Park (May 9)
In the famous Kruger National Park, in the presence of the unspoilt African bushveld and all who inhabit it, we touch the truth of our own freedom.
Days 14-16 – Gentle Witnessing and Integration (May 10-12)
After it all, we each carry with us an essence of transcendence because of where we have been, what we have experienced, who we have borne witness to, and who we have been witnessed by. We have a transcendent Spirit of Freedom in our hearts, and a new appreciation of our diverse human family, Nature, our Ancestry and the Cosmos.
There is a new community emerging. A culture of freedom. We, the people, have tasted it.
We are ready.
Contact Us
Address www.gatehousespiritualcentre.org
Email revberry@emnet.org
Partner Endorsements
From Alderman Felicity Purchase, Speaker of the City of Cape Town:
The City of Cape Town proudly extends its unwavering support to the interfaith
community, recognizing the invaluable role it plays in fostering a culture of inclusivity and
compassion.
It is truly encouraging to witness individuals from diverse faith backgrounds uniting with a
shared purpose, demonstrating that our differences can serve as a foundation for
collaborative efforts aimed at promoting peace, tolerance and understanding.
We wholeheartedly welcome our interfaith pilgrims to our vibrant city; a place where
diverse beliefs and traditions can coexist harmoniously, and we are resolute in our belief
that the willingness to engage in meaningful dialogue and share experiences within an
atmosphere of friendly inquiry, is essential for building lasting relationships and nurturing a
deeper understanding among communities.
Together, we can cultivate an environment that celebrates the rich tapestry of our
respective faiths and encourages the values of respect, empathy, and cooperation.
From Linda Tucker, Keeper of the White Lions, Founder and CEO of the Global White Lion Protection Trust and the Linda Tucker Foundation
The Global White Lion Protection Trust and its Founder, Linda Tucker, look forward to welcoming you to the White Lion Heartlands: a Sacred Natural Site in the epicentre of the UNESCO Kruger-to-Canyons Biosphere.
Since our founder lioness, Marah, was freed from a heinous captive breeding camp in 2004, our project has carefully managed and integrated four separate White and Golden Lion prides – with Marah’s lineage flourishing to the fourth generation in their ancestral homelands.
What the Lions in our project have illustrated over a period of over two decades is that when the true Kings and Queens of Nature are free to govern their ecosystem, all life thrives. This is the crystalline message for humanity at our time of intersectional crisis: we must each gain the responsibility of true, service-based leadership, adhering to the Solar Logos (or Laws of Nature), if we hope to achieve true freedom for all who make up the Earth Community.
From Their Royal Highnesses King Eldridge and Queen Rebecca Como of the Nama Royal House
We, King and Queen Como of the Nama Royal House in the Republic of South Africa, are honored to invite you to join us for the Spirit of Freedom Tour during April and May 2025.
As a symbol of our nation’s resilience and diversity, we welcome individuals from all walks of life to share in our journey. The Nama Kingdom, though scarred by a history of social injustices, proudly embraces its cultural heritage and extends a hand of unity to all. Our rich history, intertwined with the Khoisan legacy, is vividly preserved on Robben Island, in the Castle of Good Hope and in various museums across South Africa.
During your visit you will experience the vibrant spirit of our people, forged through struggles and triumphs. We’ll delve into the complexities of our past, celebrating the triumph of the human spirit and the unwavering pursuit of freedom.
Your presence will significantly contribute to fostering greater understanding and unity among diverse faith communities. Together, let’s embark on this transformative journey, exploring the depths of our shared humanity.
We eagerly await your response and look forward to sharing this momentous occasion with you.
Yours sincerely
King and Queen Como
Nama Royal House
Republic of South Africa
Important information
To maintain the intimacy and the spiritual integrity of the tour, we are limiting our numbers. Application forms are available on request from www.gatehousespiritualcentre.org. Successful applicants should pay their 50% deposit to secure their place on the tour, with the balance due 30 days prior to tour start date. Payment arrangements available on request. Details and terms at the end of this document.
- We highly recommend that you read Becoming a Sun by David Karchere in preparation for the first part of this tour. You may also like to plunge into the ancestral lineage of the Abrahamic faiths with the recently published Primal Christianity by David Karchere.
- Coming into attunement for the second part of the tour, we urge you to read any of these three books:
- Mystery of the White Lions – Children of the Sun God by Linda Tucker.
- Saving the White Lions by Linda Tucker
- LionHearted Leadership: the 13 Laws by Linda Tucker
