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Experience a life in a South-West Zambian community and make a contribution to worthwhile volunteer work. Set off on a Botswana bush camp and safari and help with building, teaching and medical care.

Day 1 – 11:

Experience rural African life in the Zambian village of Mwandi; you will be getting stuck in with community work by helping to build traditional African style houses for families in the village. You’ll be working side by side with community members young and old, as well as trained staff who will show you how it’s done.

There may also be the chance to assist local teachers in the village pre-school with basic classes or visit a feeding programme at a nearby orphanage. Your help would also be greatly appreciated after school, playing games, sports and helping with homework.

Days 12 -16

Prepare for a full dose of safari! Kick off your adventure at a Botswana bush camp covering 25,000 hectares of land and home to a whole host of game, where you can opt to go on safari or a guided bush walk. Head on to camp at Chobe River, before taking in the wonders of Chobe National Park where you’ll be able to spot elephants, go on a game drive and set off on a river safari. Make your way back to Zambia through the scenic Caprivi strip in time for your next lot of adventures!

Days 17 – 25

It’s back to your volunteer project in Mwandi for another week of working with the local community, building homes for underprivileged families and assisting at the village school.

Round off your trip with some time to relax and explore in Livingstone, home to Victoria Falls where you can choose to organise some adventures of your own before heading home.

What’s Included in the Programme

All airport transfers from Livingstone International Airport upon arrival
Arrival orientation
All project related transport
All accommodation during your placement
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner throughout the programme (Breakfast & Lunch not included on last 3 days)
Assistance in your projects by your designated volunteer co-ordinators
24 hour support form your local co-ordinator

What’s Not Included in the Programme

Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which must include cover for repatriation
International flights
Breakfast & Lunch on last 3 days
Soft drinks, wines and spirits
All visas for border crossings
Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Zambia e.g. visit to the Victoria Falls, white water rafting, etc
Return airport transfer

Duration

26 days

Start Dates

2011: 8th Aug; 5th Sep; 3rd Oct; 7th Nov; 5th Dec.

2012: 2nd Jan; 6th Feb; 5th Mar; 2nd Apr; 7th May; 4th Jun; 2nd Jul; 6th Aug; 3rd Sep; 8th Oct; 5th Nov; 3rd Dec.

Costs / Benefits

From £1299 for 26 days. Includes accommodation, some food, transfers, support and back up in-country and 24/7 emergency contact numbers. Before you leave full comprehensive information is provided through an Online Accounts and our expert travel advisers are always available to give help and advice.

Requirements

There are no specific qualifications or requirements needed to take part on this trip. We do however require that all travellers have a sense responsibility for other travellers, project staff and local community and most importantly... a sense of fun and adventure!