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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 an educational and experiential geography programme in South Africa, Zambia or Kenya.
A recent UN Report estimated that countries in Sub-Saharan Africa will need to spend $50bn every year for the next decade on adapting to climate change. The report notes that Africa has been warming faster than the global average, although it is only responsible for 4% of worldwide carbon emissions.
Our Geography trips cover topics such as:
Sites of Interest include:
Our Geography 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.
All programmes come with worksheets, pre-trip student preparation and the ability to stay involved with the projects, post trip.
Day
Activity
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Day 1
Depart UK
Depart UK
Travel
Overnight 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 the apartheid museum in Johannesburg
Transfer to Cradle of Humankind, World Heritage site
Return to hotel
Day 4
Transfers
Transfer to Kruger Park, approx 6 hours
Arrive at Olifants River, Accommodation. Check in
Welcome and Orientation
Day 5
On Project
Outline project activities and goals
Survival activity – build a shelter!
Poaching Presentation
Day 6
Excursion
Local community visit
Games night
Overnight Flight
Day 7
On Project
Research game drive
Game count
Game count
Day 8
On Project
Farmers of the future project. Meet farmers, growing their own food and visit the gardens
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
Sustainable Tourism
Review Session
Day 12
On Project
Panorama Route, full day excursion
Panorama Route, full day excursion
Farewell Dinner, Reflection and Awards
Day 13
Excursion
Transfer to Johannesburg, 5 hours
Depart for UK
Overnight in flight
Day 14
Arrive Home
Arrive back in UK
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