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GYC0815 - Summer combo; safari, bush and community Country: South Africa Cost: £1875.00 Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, kit or visas     Duration: 6 weeks Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7514 or

 

	This placement would suit... Perfect for those who do not want to take a full gap year and want to be more than a tourist in this inspirational country. A fantastic combo placement to fill the summer holidays. Based at Kwa Madwala, a private ‘Big 4’ game reserve, situated south of the Kruger National Park. Time spilt between helping run a fantastic safari lodge, assisting the rangers and helping local communities. This placement offers a fascinating mix of conservation, eco-tourism and community projects - the three Leaps. Diverse challenges... Unique experiences... Perfect for those who don't want to take a full gap year. Kwa Madwala Game Reserve Based at Kwa Madwala, a private 'Big Four' game reserve (leopard, lion, elephant and rhino) and home to a well-renowned safari lodge called Manyatta, cleverly built into the sides of local kopjes. It is situated south of the Kruger National Park, just a few hours from Mozambique. Here your time will be spilt between helping run this fantastic safari lodge and assisting in the local conservation and community projects. This diversity will ensure you leave Africa both fulfilled and exhilarated, as you will make an enormous contribution to some of Africa’s most valued wildlife and fast-disappearing tribes. Despite South Africa being one of the most modern countries in Africa, Kwa still provides the essence of ‘real’ Africa away from westernisation. There is a huge amount to do in the rest of the country, such as whale watching off the coast of Cape Town, travelling along the famous Garden Route or even venturing off the beaten track into Mozambique. Helping who? - Kwa’s park rangers - Lodge managers - Swazi community Helping how? Leap 1: Kwa Madwala’s game lodge - Assist the rangers with the elephant-back safaris. - Assist in all aspects of lodge management such as bar service, working in the kitchen, general maintenance and escorting guests on safari. Leap 2: Community - Play football and help out at the local orphanage. - Construct housing in the reserve for the local communities. - Teach English amongst the staff and local community. Leap 3: Conservation - Map wildlife whilst on game drives. - Construct bird hides and decks to help monitor animal migration. - Build cheetah bomas and elephant-back safari stables. - Help on their leopard-breeding project. Adventure - Safaris in search of the 'Big Four' - Micro-light over the reserve - Safari in the Kruger National Park Group size: 10 - 12 volunteers per placement. Cost includes... UK - Interview, consultation and briefing - Organisation and preparation of entire placement from start to finish - Supporting travel documents including effective fundraising guide - Management, advice and 24-hour back-up and support In-country - Safety briefing and induction - Management and support by a professional placement manager and team leaders (ratio: one leader to eight volunteers) - Full payment to the host towards your in-country costs - 24-hour emergency back-up and support - Donation to the community/conservation - Airport pick-up and transfer to and from the placement - Full board and accommodation - Park fees (if applicable) whilst working 0845 344 7514 The Leap: Don't just walk through life... take the Leap. Voluntary placements in Africa, South America, Asia and Australia, combining work in some of the most authentic safari camps/eco-lodges in the World, with effective and life-changing conservation and community projects. We are the only company to offer this fascinating mix of conservation, community and eco-tourism projects. Take the Leap on your own, with a friend or in a team. Flexible departure dates. 12-, 10- or six-week schemes including a Summer Team Leap.