Subjects covered include Biology, History and Geography.
Having spent 15 years working with local communities in sub-Saharan Africa, to address the environmental, climactic, societal and economic changes that the continent has seen, we are well placed to deliver educational and experiential programmes in South Africa.
Our trips cover topics such as:
Sites of Interest include:
Our Co_Curricular trips enable your students to look at these questions in more detail, while immersing themselves in on a life-enhancing African journey.
African Impact is an award-winning responsible travel organization that has been offering service-learning programs volunteer programs, internships, and expeditions across Africa for over 15 years.
What differentiates us from other providers is that we operate our projects full time and year-round. Our projects are developed alongside local communities to ensure the work we do is ethical, responsible, and relevant to the needs of their communities.
Our teams live and work alongside these communities, which allows us to offer sustainable and transformative experiences that provide real value where it is most needed.
Day
Activity
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Day 1
Depart UK
Depart UK
Travel
Overnight in Flight
Day 2
Arrive into Johannesburg
You will be met on arrival and transferred your accommodation
Settle in, orientation and welcome
Dinner at hotel
Day 3
Excursions
Visit apartheid museum in Johannesburg, https://www.apartheidmuseum.org/
Transfer to Cradle of Humankind, World Heritage site https://www.maropeng.co.za/content/page/introduction-to-your-visit-to-the-cradle-of-humankind-world-heritage-site/
Return to hotel
Day 4
Transfers
Transfer to Greater Kruger area, approx 6 hours
Arrive at Olifants River accommodation Accommodation. Check in
Welcome and Orientation
Day 5
On Project
Outline project activities and goals
Survival activity – build a shelter!
Games night
Day 6
Excursion
Local community visit
Bush walk, focusing on tracking and signs.
Prepare for Research Game Drive
Day 7
On Project
Research game drive
Game count
Human and Wildlife Conflict Presentation
Day 8
On Project
Meet Farmers on Farmers of the future project. Farmers of the Future provides sustainable community empowerment through environmentally conscious food security and income generation.
The impact of Globalisation on South Africa’s wildlife
Cultural night
Day 9
On Project
Set own camera traps
Physical conservation
Reviewing camera trap pictures
Day 10
On Project
Research game drive
The Impact of Climate Change on South Africa
Climate Change discussion
Day 11
On Project
The Impact of Tourism on South Africa Discussion
Sustainable Tourism Seminar
Review Session
Day 12
Excursion
Visit Blyde River Canyon, worlds 3rd largest Canyon!
Panorama Route, full day excursion
Farewell Dinner, Reflection and Awards
Day 13
Depart
Visit Balberton, Gold Rush town
Transfer to Johannesburg.
Depart for UK
Overnight in flight
Day 14
Arrive Home
Arrive back in UK
Price Inclusions
Exclusions
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