29/04/2011

South Africa Gap Year Volunteer Work

Find gap year volunteer work in South Africa! Considering volunteering on a gap year in South Africa? Of course you are! Who could bear to spend 5 more minutes away from the land of 11 official languages, 3 capital cities, 7 world heritage sites, the world’s LONGEST wine route, the Kingdom of Zulu and the world’s HIGHEST commercial bungee jump. From extreme adventures to mellow sunset game drives, South Africa’s diversity doesn’t just lie in its culture; no matter what you are are interested in, what you are searching for, you will find more than enough to not only fill your days, but your soul too.

Five alternative must-sees!

• The Wild Coast. It is just that, wild. Miles and miles of utterly untouched, breath-taking raw beauty. Thatched huts dominate the landscape, surrounded by wilderness. It is an adventurer’s paradise, with endless activities from hiking, cycling to surfing. All deliciously cheap.
• The Wine Region. Home to the world’s longest wine route. Need we say more?
• Hluhluwe-Imfolozi game reserve. Relive those childhood memories and climb into the set of The Lion King. Hluhluwe-Imfolozi is only 3 hours north of Durban, home to all of the big five and a fraction of the price charged at other famous game reserves.
• Quad biking in the Drakensberg. More of a couch hugger than a sporty stallion yet don’t want to miss the scenery? Try quad biking across the Drakensberg Mountain range.
• Simon’s Town. Nestled on False Bay, this small town is a tourist treat. Rich in history, character and penguins galore!

Getting the most from your time on a South Africa gap year

• Interact with South Africans. BUNAC Volunteer South Africa Gap Year is perfect for just this. Your ears are a more valuable way of capturing memories than your camera, so listen up!
• Love the land. South Africa holds a raw natural beauty that is untouched and you don’t have to venture off the beaten track to find it. Go discover it, it won’t stay a best kept secret for long.
• Don’t be afraid, be sensible! South Africa is a developing country; it has its risks, but what country doesn’t? As long as you don’t parade around like a Japanese tourist you are sure to be just fine.
• Try to understand. Diversity goes hand in hand with South Africa, be wary of this. Respect the varying cultures and embrace them, you will discover the magic and learn something new about yourself!
• Be time conscious. South Africa is huge, the distances between towns and cities are ample. Luckily, domestic flights are very reasonably priced (keep in mind you won’t see a lion out the window from 5000ft up!). Chartered buses are cheap, they take you there, drop you off and pick you up and are safe. PS it may be best you prepare now for the ordeal of ‘African timing’….

Remember; Minds are like parachutes, they only function when they’re open!

BUNAC offer three gap year volunteering opportunities in South Africa:
Gap Year Volunteer South Africa
Gap Year Wildlife Conservation South Africa
Gap Year Sports Coaching South Africa

For more information please visit: www.bunac.org.uk or call 020 7251 3472.


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