South Africa Experience

General Info

Week 1

Work with a whole host of wildlife on a Big 5 game reserve between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown. You’ll help to care for lions and elephants and lend a hand with game monitoring. There will also be time for an elephant ride through the reserve close encounters with reptile and a traditional South Africa Braai!

Week 2

Prepare for an action-packed week as you take in the best of the Garden Route! Kicking off in Port Elizabeth you’ll go on to surf the waves in Jeffreys Bay, trek through the heart of the forest in Tsitiskamma National Park, choose between exploring Cango Caves or crocodile cage diving in Oudtshoorn and finish off with a trip to Table Mountain before making the most of your last few days in Cape Town!

What's included?

* Airport pick-up
* Accommodation
* Breakfast every day
* Lunches and dinners from day 1 to 6
* Ticket for Table Mountain Cable Car or Robben Island ticket
* Elephant ride
* Evening entertainment in Port Elizabeth
* Surf lesson
* Boat trip in Knysna
* 24 hour emergency support

What's not included?

* All flights
* Travel Insurance
* Lunches and dinners from day 7 to 15
* All visas

Benefits:

Prices range depending on activity and duration. Volunteering starts from £389 for 2 weeks, Adventure Travel starts from £799 for 2 weeks and our Paid Work options start from £299 for up to 12 months. All trips come with, accommodation, some food, transfers, support and back up in-country and 24/7 emergency contact numbers. Before you leave full comprehensive information is provided through an Online Accounts and our expert travel advisers are always available to give help and advice.

Requirements:

There are no specific qualifications or requirements needed to take part on this trip. We do however require that all travellers have a sense responsibility for other travellers, project staff and local community and most importantly... a sense of fun and adventure!