South Africa 2010 Adventure Volunteering Detail
- £1300
- €1690
- $2350
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.
The highlights
- Visit some of Cape Town's most popular tourist venues
- Be right in the centre of the World Cup excitement, when you visit the official Cape Town FANPARKS
- Work with the disadvantaged and vulnerable children of the Cape, while assisting in rural community projects
- Help to uplift these communities through healthcare, education, sports and building projects
- Immerse yourself in local “Capetonian” culture and make friends for life!
Optional activities and excursions
These are not included in your volunteering fee, but our coordinators are able to assist you with making the necessary booking arrangements.
Guideline prices for popular activities offered in and around Cape Town:
- Aquila private game reserve – a "Big 5" reserve situated 2 hours drive out of Cape Town: +-ZAR1200 pp (based on a minimum of 5 pax), which includes a buffet breakfast, lunch and a 3 hour game drive.
- City hop on-hop off double-decker bus: +- ZAR130pp
- Shark Cage Diving: +- ZAR1500pp (including transport and based on a minimum of 4 pax)
- Sky diving: +- ZAR2000 (including transport and based on a minimum of 2 pax)
- Abseiling down Table Mountain: +-ZAR495
- Surfing lessons: +-ZAR250
Where will I sleep?
Volunteers will stay at a campsite with in the Southern Peninsula, just 2 km from the beach and settled on the foot of Chapman’s Peak. Facilities include a swimming pool, trampoline, volleyball net and sports field. Please remember to bring along your sleeping bag, pillows and bathing towels.
And Meals?
You will be provided with three meals a day. Breakfast is on a help-yourself basis consisting of cereals / porridge, toast, tea and coffee. Lunch and dinner will be cooked or prepared for you by one of the cooks at your accommodation. Please note that while we do our very best to provide you with varied and interesting meals, food will generally be quite simple but still nutritious. You will enjoy for example, traditional South African Braais and boerewors rolls as well as salads and pastas. Please let us know before you depart for Africa of any food allergies or specific dietary requirements.
How do I get there and travel around?
Our Destination Manager will assist you with the procedures and one of our representatives will meet you at the airport upon your arrival in Cape Town.
When does it start and how long can I go for?
This 12 day Adventure Volunteer trip has three set start dates:
- 5th - 16th of June 2010
- 17th - 28th of June 2010
- 1st - 12th of July 2010
What does the cost include?
- Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the volunteer project that you are involved with. This fee facilitates funding for items such as medical supplies, building materials, equipment, vehicles, arts and crafts, books etc.
- All airport transfers from Cape Town International Airport upon arrival and departure
- All daily transfers to and from your projects and activities during your stay
- Full board and lodging in dormitory rooms at a campsite which includes 3 meals a day and drinks (cordials, tea and coffee)
- 5 days of volunteering on African Impact’s community projects
- Assistance in your projects by various African Impact staff and Project Managers
- 2 visits to Cape Town’s FANPARKS
- A welcome pack, including an African Impact T-shirt, Vuvuzela and more!
- Visit to V&A Waterfront & Two Oceans Aquarium
- Visit to District 6 Museum
- Visit to Cape Point
- Visit to Boulders Beach
- Visit to Spier Wine Estate & Cheetah Outreach, including a buffet dinner at Moyo
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your trip, which must include cover for repatriation and air evacuation
- All transport by air or bus to Cape Town
- All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other), gratuities, meals taken in restaurants
- E-mail / Internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, wines and spirits
- Sleeping bags and pillows
- FIFA match tickets
- Any excursions over-and-above your planned itinerary in Cape Town
Do I need experience, is there orientation?
Upon arrival at our base on the outskirts of Cape Town, all volunteers are involved in a comprehensive orientation programme, which is included in your fee. This is facilitated by one of our representatives.
Support
Throughout your placement you will have the support and guidance of our experienced Coordinators. They are part of our greater African Impact support team, which will provide you with competent 24-hour field support and assistance.
