South Africa 2010 Adventure Volunteering Detail

South Africa 2010 Adventure Volunteering

Day 1: Welcome to the beautiful and vivacious city of Cape Town, which has consistently been voted as one of the top 5 most desirable cities to live in! Keep a look out for the majestic Table Mountain as you come in to land, as well as the vast number of Cape townships, home to millions living in informal settlements. You will be picked up by one of our African Impact representatives and transferred to the coast of Cape Town’s Southern Peninsula, your base for the duration of your Adventure Volunteering experience.

Day 2: Now that you have officially arrived in one of the most stunning cities in the world, engage in some independent travel, taking in the wonderful sights and experiences as well as the majestic beaches the Cape has to offer. Our African Impact staff will be available to assist you with any additional activities you might want to do today.

Day 3 - 6: Over the next few days, your mornings will consist of working as a volunteer on one of African Impact’s Cape Town community projects. In the afternoon we will explore some of the spectacular attractions of this beautiful part of the world and you will visit:

Cape Point: situated within the Southern Section of Table Mountain National Park, a natural World Heritage Site, is globally recognized for its extraordinarily rich, diverse and unique fauna and flora - with rugged cliffs, steep slopes and sandy flats!  See the baboons and perhaps some ostrich or antelope if you are lucky!

Boulders Beach: home to a growing colony of the vulnerable African Penguin. Wooden walkways allow visitors to view the penguins in their natural habitat and visitors will love the penguins and their antics. Also a safe and enjoyable swimming or snorkeling spot.

Victorian & Alfred Waterfront: situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour, the V&A Waterfront has become South Africa's most visited destination. Set against a backdrop of magnificent sea and mountain views, exciting shopping and entertainment venues are intermingled with imaginative office locations, world-class hotels and luxury apartments in the residential marina.

Two Oceans Aquarium: showcases life from the mighty Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Over 3,000 living animals can be seen in this marine kaleidoscope including sharks, fishes, turtles and penguins.  This is where the two oceans meet!

District Six Museum: District Six was named the Sixth Municipal District of Cape Town in 1867. This intriguing museum gives a background of the fascinating history of this community, from its once vibrant atmosphere to the forced 'resettlement' of its residents. After being declared a 'whites only' area under the Group Areas Act, its people were removed by force and their houses flattened by bulldozers. The District Six Museum, established in December 1994, works with the memories of these experiences and with the history of forced removals more generally.

Spier Wine Estate, Cheetah Outreach and dinner at Moyo Restaurant: Spier Wine Estate, near Stellenbosch, is one of the most famous sites in the Cape Winelands. Set amidst stunning scenery, it is also home to two wildlife awareness projects, the Cheetah Outreach and Eagle Encounter. These will allow you a close and personal interaction with one of Africa's most beautiful cats, the cheetah! In the evening you will enjoy a feast under the African starlit sky at Moyo. Amidst bonfires and traditional African music, you will be treated to an intricate fusion of African flavours, sights and sounds.

Day 7: Today sees the opening day of the 2010 FIFA World Cup! The Greenpoint Stadium in Cape Town will come to life as it hosts the second game of the competition, and you will be a part of it as we head to the official FANPARK to experience the electric atmosphere!

Day 8 - 9: On the weekend you are free to explore Cape Town and there will be plenty of entertainment available, as the group matches continue, giving us a glimpse of which team is in form and which is not!

Day 10: Today sees another group match under way in Greenpoint Stadium in Cape Town. Once again you will be able to be part of the action as we head to the FANPARK once more, seeing who can get their Vuvuzela to 'sing' the loudest!

Day 11: After much soccer action, it is time to put our adrenalin and excitement into good use as we spend another morning at the volunteer project site. With a good morning's work behind us, the afternoon will be free to follow the soccer action.

Day 12: Today your stay sadly comes to an end. We say our good-byes to newly made friends and head our way home.