Project South Africa & Overland Adventure
28 days ~ Was $2599 NOW $2079
for departure Aug. 1 - 28 or Aug 8 - Sept 4/10
*Flights not included. Price in CAD, per person.Alternative departure dates available but may not qualify for the 20% discount- please inquire for further information. Price is not guaranteed & is subject to availability

Trip Style: Volunteer
Service Level: Basic
Physical Demands Rating: 3

Highlights:
Volunteering with community projects in Cape Town, Fish River Canyon, Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Etosha National Park, Kalahari, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Chobe National Park, Sossusvlei.

Description:
Experience the wildlife and beauty of southern Africa while giving back a little. Volunteer with community projects near Cape Town, and then continue exploring southern Africa. Climb the world's highest sand dunes, bush walk in the Kalahari, wilderness camping and canoeing in the Okavango Delta and visit the mighty Victoria Falls!

What's Included
Volunteering with community projects in Cape Town, Fish River Canyon entrance, Soussusvlei Dunes entrance, Etosha National Park entrance with game drives, Okavango Delta entrance with mokoro excursion.

Brief Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town at any time.

Day 2-6: Community Volunteer Project (5B,5L,5D)
Travel to the Cape Peninsula, where we begin our work with local community projects. Volunteer opportunities include working with local preschools and elementary schools, assisting teachers with programs including reading, arts and crafts and sports, and helping to paint and refurbish classrooms and school buildings.

Day 7-8: Cape Town (2B)
Travel back to Cape Town and spend some time exploring the city and all that it has to offer.

Day 9-10: Gariep River / Fish River Canyon (2B,2L,2D)
Travel past large plantations of Rooibos tea to the scenic Gariep River, the natural border between South Africa and Namibia. Once in Namibia, we journey to the Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa, and take in the majestic beauty of the canyon, the second largest in the world.

Day 11-12: Namib Desert (2B,2L,2D)
Head towards the incomparable Sossusvlei, a clay pan enclosed by the world’s largest sand dunes. Spend a full day exploring the dunes and the natural wonders of this bizarre environment. Here you will really feel as though you’re in the middle of nowhere...or even on another planet!

Day 13-14: Swakopmund (B,L)
Today you will really get a feeling for the Namib Desert, as you spend hours crossing this arid region en route to the west coast of Namibia. We will spend two nights in the area, where you can explore this historical town, the surrounding lunar landscape, and try some of the numerous activities available such as sand boarding or a dolphin cruise.

Day 15: Damaraland (B,L,D)
Journey through the beautiful desert landscapes as we move north into the stony desert landscapes of Damaraland.

Day 16-17: Etosha National Park (2B,2L,2D)
Etosha in waMbo means "the great white place of dry water". One of Africa’s highlights, Etosha National Park offers a variety of wildlife and phenomenal natural beauty. Explore the pans and the park on game drives, with excellent opportunities to spot lion, giraffe, elephant, rhino, and herds of antelope.

Day 18: Waterberg Plateau Game Park (B,L,D)
Enjoy one last morning game drive in search of the Etosha's incredible wildlife, and begin moving south to Waterberg Plateau Game Park, where in the afternoon you can take a scenic forest walk to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Day 19-20: Windhoek / Kalahari (2B,L,D)
Journey through the Namibian countryside to Windhoek, the historic capital of Namibia, then cross into Botswana and travel to Ghanzi in the Kalahari Desert region. Take a walk with a local San Bushman to learn fascinating wilderness survival skills.

Day 21-23: Maun / Okavango Delta (3B,3L,3D)
The Okavango Delta Excursion is an experience not to be missed. While based at a bush camp within the world's largest inland delta, enjoy game walks and traditional mokoro (dug-out canoe) excursions, marveling at the wide variety of wildlife that calls the delta their home. This is truly an African experience!

Day 24-25: Gweta / Chobe River (2B,2L,2D)
Wake up to the African sun rising over the beauty of the Delta, then continue across to the village of Gweta, located near bizarre salt pans of Makgadikgadi. Camping on the banks of the Chobe River, you will have the chance to search for the wildlife in Chobe National Park by boat or on a game drive.

Day 26-27: Livingstone, Zambia (2B)
With time for a morning game drive before departing, we cross the mighty Zambezi River by ferry into Zambia. Explore the breathtaking Victoria Falls, go white-water rafting or canoeing on Zambezi, take an elephant-back safari, bungee jump over the Zambezi River, or even fly over the falls for some fantastic views in a "micro-light", a motorized glider.

Day 28: Depart Livingstone (B)

Combination:
This trip combines a 5day volunteer experience with an extra day in Cape Town and our 3 week Dunes, Delta and Falls Overland Tour.

What’s Included: Volunteering with community projects in Cape Town, Fish River Canyon entrance, Soussusvlei Dunes entrance, Etosha National Park entrance with game drives, Okavango Delta entrance with mokoro excursion.

Group Leader: Volunteer project coordinator, Chief Experience Officer, Cook and Local guides

Meals Included: 28 breakfasts, 20 lunches, 19 dinners

Transport: Air-conditioned private van, Overland vehicle, Walking

Accommodation: Simple hotels (4nts), Participation camping (14nts), Multi-share guesthouse (7nts), Basic Bush Camp (2 nts)

Meal Budget: Allow USD170-225 for meals not included

20% off on other amazing Voluntourism Trips and departure dates:
Project Zambia & Safari
Project Tanzania & Safari
Project Kenya & Safari
Project Costa Rica
Project Galapagos
Project China

To learn more about these and other Voluntourism projects, please contact:
Amanda Arbour
Voluntourism Coordinator
1-800-661-2454 ext 878
E-mail: AArbour@Geo.ca