AFRICA THE DANCING, SINGING AND LAUGHING - IT BURROWS UNDER YOUR SKIN AGAIN AND AGAIN

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1 AICA AICA THE DANCING, SINGING AND LAUGHING - IT BURROWS UNDER YOUR SKIN AGAIN AND AGAIN True grass-roots research that conserves wildlife and improves lives. I am honoured to have lived and worked amongst Kenya s Maasai. Hansie Bez - Kenya Community Conservation

2 TEACH CHILDREN IN SOUTH AICA The Observatory and Cape Town townships, South Africa $ WEEKS Get creative with arts and crafts projects Organise sports tournaments for the kids Help out at schools and day care centres Staying 10 minutes from the heart of the city, you will primarily be supporting teachers at under-resourced primary and pre-schools in the townships surrounding Cape Town. With class sizes of up to 50 children, the extra pair of hands will give infants aged 2-6 years-old the individual attention they need. You ll help out with teaching, sports and art activities, refurbishing school buildings as well as getting a taste for local life. During your free time, make the most of the guesthouse s central location. AICA Project Start Date: Sundays Project Location: Cape Town townships Getting There: transfer to volunteer house included on Day 2 Accommodation: simple hotel (1 nt), volunteer house on multi-share basis (5 nts) Meals: most meals included Notes: background check required Trip Code: GATDACBT Stay Longer: Fr $649 per week ZAMBIA SOUTH AICA Cape Town CALL TO BOOK 41

3 HELP FOR ORPHANS IN CAPE TOWN Cape Town, South Africa $1, WEEKS Assist with the development of children Free Cape Peninsula tour and surf lesson Organise sports, games and music lessons AICA ASIA Love working with children? Then this is the project for you. Many of the areas you ll be volunteering at are located in underprivileged, under-resourced communities so any help and all contributions are gratefully received. You ll assist teachers by providing love, care and support for infants aged from newborn to seven years-old. Many will be awaiting adoption, having been abandoned or lost their families. Others may have been removed from abusive home lives. Days will be spent storytelling, playing simple games with babies and assisting with feeding and afternoon nap times. Other practical activities include helping with cooking, laundry and gardening. Living in a shared volunteer house you ll soon be forming new friendships and sharing stories. At the weekend, enjoy Cape Town s beautiful beaches, top-notch restaurants and vibrant nightlife. You will also receive a free Cape Peninsula day tour and 2 hr surf lesson. Project Start Date: Sundays Project Location: Cape Town suburb of either Athlone or Kommetjie (approx 30 mins south of Cape Town) Getting There: transfers from Cape Town International Airport included Accommodation: volunteer house with shared rooms & bathroom (13 nts) Meals: breakfast and dinners included Notes: background check required. Homestay accommodation may be available on request Trip Code: STACPTHFO Stay Longer: Fr $568 per week ZAMBIA SOUTH AICA Cape Town 42 VISIT

4 GREAT WHITE SHARKS VOLUNTEERING Gansbaai, South Africa $ WEEKS Cage dive with incredible Great Whites Learn the ropes of basic seamanship Admire whales, dolphins and penguins Located at Gansbaai the best place in the world to see Great White sharks you will help with vital marine research in this unique environment at the tip of Africa. Shark populations worldwide are increasingly threatened and there s still a lot of research that is needed to understand and interpret the behaviour of these awesome predators. The knowledge and skills acquired by participating in this project are unparalleled. AICA Most of your time at sea will be spent aboard a shark cage diving vessel as a crew member, helping out with cage diving operations, shark observation and collecting data. There will be the opportunity to take the plunge and cage dive yourself. And don t be surprised to also spot whales, dolphins, seals and penguins, all of which inhabit these waters. Back on land, you may attend lectures on ocean conservation, basic seamanship and shark biology. To get the most out of your experience and have more time cage-diving, consider staying longer; anywhere from 2 to 12 weeks. Project Start Date: Daily Project Location: Gansbaai (120km from Cape Town) Getting There: on arrival into Cape Town make your own way to the joining accommodation. Transfer to the project in Gansbaai on Day 2 is included Accommodation: shared room with shared bathroom & kitchen in volunteer house - with pool! (6 nts) Meals: no meals included Trip Code: STACPTGWS Stay Longer: Fr $1,257 for a 2 week stay ZAMBIA SOUTH AICA Cape Town Gansbaai CALL TO BOOK 43

5 PENGUIN RESCUE Cape Town, South Africa $2, DAYS Hands-on work with penguins and seabirds Free Cape Peninsula day tour & surf lesson AICA Help this endangered seabird rescue project with cleaning and feeding oiled, injured or sick penguins and other seabirds. Volunteers will be taught how to catch, handle, feed, tube and administer medication. Experience a release trip to Robben Island, (home to one of the largest African Penguin colonies in the world), where you ll hopefully enjoy the unforgettable reward of seeing a saved bird swim free. Check out the outstanding volunteer house with pool! SOUTH AICA Cape Town Project Start Date: Thursdays Project Location: Table View, Cape Town (30 mins from city centre) Getting There: transfer from Cape Town International Airport or city centre included Accommodation: backpacker lodge dorm (44 nts) Meals: volunteers receive daily food budget ZAR100 Trip Code: STACPTPEN Stay Longer: Fr $789 per fortnight WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROGRAMME Limpopo Province, South Africa $1, WEEKS Learn animal behavioural study skills Analyse important local wildlife data Based at a South African game reserve, you ll be in the thick of it with large game such as lions, leopards, elephants and hyenas. You ll learn to use research equipment to help locate collared animals and gather information on predators to help determine their movements and social structures. If you stay four weeks, spend time at the mountain satellite camps to analyse data, track and monitor wildlife. Project Start Date: selected Saturdays Project Location: Limpopo Province Getting There: transfers from Johannesburg available (additional fee) Accommodation: farmhouse multi-share (14 nts) Meals: self catering (food budget given to volunteers on arrival) Meals: all meals included Trip Code: STAGVIWCV Stay Longer: Fr $782 per fortnight Johannesburg SOUTH AICA Limpopo Province 44 VISIT

6 SHAMWARI CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE Paterson, South Africa $ WEEKS Help to protect and conserve animals Live and work amongst Africa s Big Five Help rhino and anti-poaching efforts Based at a 25,000-hectare multi-purpose centre that s home to the largest concentration of Big Five animals (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo) in the Eastern Cape, it s little wonder this safari and game reserve has been voted a world leader. As a volunteer on this unique placement, you will work 8am-5pm Monday to Friday, conserving, researching and protecting the Big Five and other flora and fauna. Assist in efforts such as animal tracking and monitoring, reserve rehabilitation and eco-education. Weekly tasks may include taking local communities through environmental and social awareness work and helping in the care and nursing of animals at the Animal Rehabilitation Centre and Born Free Big Cat Sanctuaries. The dedication and efforts of volunteers will make a positive impact on creating environmental, social and financial stability of this special habitat, and champion the preservation of its animals for future generations to come. AICA Project Start Date: Mondays Project Location: Paterson (87km from Port Elizabeth) Getting There: on arrival into Port Elizabeth, make your own way to Shamwari Game Reserve (transfers can be arranged at additional cost) Accommodation: shared rooms or tents (14 nts) Meals: all on-site meals included Trip Code: STAPLZSHA Stay Longer: Fr $467 per week ZAMBIA SOUTH AICA SOUTH AICA Johannesburg Paterson Cape Town Port Elizabeth Start the adventure CALL TO BOOK 45

7 SPORTS COACHING IN SOUTH AICA Port Elizabeth, South Africa $1,921 5 OR 12 WEEKS Coach activities and run tournaments Inspire and develop kids sporting skills Free township tour and bush camp meal AICA ASIA This project caters for schools that lack the resources to provide students with any physical education. While the focus is on sport, the priority is to develop life skills among underprivileged South African children. This helps bridge social divides, keeps children off the streets, encourages teamwork and builds their confidence. Visiting several schools each day aboard a dedicated mini-bus, you will work as part of a team of approximately 12 volunteers plus full-time coaching staff. During school holidays, you will coach at activity camps and run tournaments which may include team sports such as football, cricket and basketball. There are also opportunities to introduce nonsporting activities, like arts and field trips. A township tour and fantastic bush camp dinner under the stars are included and you can also visit Kragga Kama game reserve, the surfing mecca of Jeffreys Bay and Bloukrans Bungee (if you dare!) at your own expense. Project Start Date: 28 Sep13, 11 Jan14, 15 Feb14, 12 Apr14, 17 May14, 19 Jul14, 30 Aug14, 04 Oct14 Project Location: Port Elizabeth Getting There: transfers from/to Port Elizabeth airport included Accommodation: dormitory-style volunteer house with shared bathroom, TV room and pool (35 nts) Meals: all meals included Trip Code: STAPLZCOA Stay Longer: Fr $3,674 for 12 weeks ZAMBIA SOUTH AICA Cape Town Port Elizabeth FACEBOOK.COM/STATRAVEL.AU 46 VISIT

8 THE LION WHISPERER WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Welgedacht Game Reserve (near Pretoria), South Africa $1, WEEKS Work with and care for large predators Volunteer in a Big 5 reserve Meet the Lion Whisperer himself Kevin Richardson (also known as the Lion Whisperer ) is a high-profile conservationist who runs The Lion Whisperer Wildlife Sanctuary. This project is devoted to caring and enriching the lives of the animals that live there, including lions, spotted and striped hyenas, black leopards, wildebeest and giraffes. Volunteers will play an integral part in restoring Welgedacht Game Reserve back to its former glory. The reserve will be the first freeroaming Big Five of its kind in Gauteng. As most of the reserve was previously farmland, there are challenges in returning the land to its ideal condition. AICA The project will also involve maintaining, caring and managing the animals on the 45,000-hectare farm. Volunteer activities are varied and will include preparing food, game counts, antipoaching walks and enclosure cleaning. Project Start Date: Mondays Project Location: Welgedacht Game Reserve, near Pretoria Getting There: transfers included from/to Johannesburg International Airport Accommodation: shared African-style farmhouse (7 nts) Meals: all meals included Trip Code: STAJNBKNG Stay Longer: Fr $1,670 for 2 weeks Fr $2,839 for 4 weeks ZAMBIA Pretoria Johannesburg SOUTH AICA Start the adventure CALL TO BOOK 47

9 VOLUNTEER AS A STORYTELLER IN MALAWI Blantyre, Malawi $1, WEEKS Bring books to life through art and craft Explore the stunning African landscape AICA Lilongwe MALAWI TANZANIA Blantyre MOZAMBIQUE Help inspire children and improve their reading skills on this fun, team-orientated adventure, taking books to school and bringing stories to life through, for example, puppets, painting or plays. As part of the Book Bus crew, you will spend each weekday at a different community school. While teaching experience is not required, enthusiasm and creativity is a must! Project Start Date: Saturdays Project Location: Blantyre, Malawi Getting There: arrival/return transfers from Blantyre International Airport / city centre / coach depot Accommodation: twin share bungalows with private bathroom (14 nts) & use of open air swimming pool Meals: all meals included, communal self-catering Note: Local payment of $500 USD is included in price Trip Code: STABLZSYM Stay Longer: Fr $587 per week ZAMBIA MEDICAL PROJECT Livingstone, Zambia $ WEEKS Volunteer with local medical workers Contribute to Aids/HIV education Work alongside care givers on visits to homes throughout the region. Volunteers without medical experience will help with administrative tasks and assist trained staff in providing medical treatment. Those who are medically trained can expect to be more involved in looking after patients. Participants on this programme will also lend a hand with school refurbishment and adult literacy. Project Start Date: Sundays Project Location: Livingstone (close to Vic. Falls) Getting There: transfer from Zambezi Waterfront Hotel to volunteer house included on Day 2 Accommodation: adventure tent (1nt), volunteer house (5nts) on a multi-share basis Meals: most meals included Notes: background check required, first aid course recommended Trip Code: GATDZLMT Stay Longer: Fr $619 per week ZAMBIA Livingstone 48 VISIT

10 ZAMBIA LION RESEARCH Livingstone, Zambia $1, WEEKS Get up close to young lion cubs Immerse yourself in local Zambian life Educate local kids on conservation efforts Expect to take part in hands-on research as part of this groundbreaking lion conservation project. Assist at a not-for-profit lion and environmental research organisation that tackles rapidly decreasing lion populations through the re-introduction of the offspring of captive-bred lions into national parks and reserves. AICA Best suited to adventurous animal lovers, most days will be spent working directly with and handling lions. Walk alongside lions as the young cubs (14-16 months-old) learn to stalk their prey, assist the Zambian breeding programme and monitor elephants. In addition, you will collect behavioural data, ensure the lions have a stimulating environment to thrive in and work with local community schools on a conservation education programme. Project Start Date: Sundays Project Location: Livingstone (close to Vic. Falls) Getting There: transfer from Zambezi Waterfront Hotel to volunteer house included on Day 2 Accommodation: adventure tent (1nt), Volunteer house (5 nts) on multi-share basis Meals: most meals included Notes: volunteers must be minimum 1.5m/5ft tall, background check required Trip Code: GATDZLCTA Stay Longer: Fr $1,029 per week ZAMBIA Livingstone SOUTH AICA TWITTER.COM/STATRAVELAU CALL TO BOOK 49

11 VOLUNTEER WITH ELEPHANTS IN Damaraland, Namibia $1, or 24 DAYS Camp out in the wild beneath African stars Track elephants in the Damaraland desert AICA Surrounded by the desert backdrop of the Damaraland, you ll help to protect the small remaining population of desert elephants in this area. Their survival relies on volunteers like you to build huge protection walls, preventing the animals from damaging villages thereby removing a major part of local conflicts. You will also track elephant movements and sleep under the stars. Walvis Bay Damaraland Windhoek Swakopmund SOUTH AICA Project Start Date: 23Sep13 and every 2nd Monday after (except 6 wks between Dec & Jan) Project Location: 250km from Swakopmund Getting There: transfer to project included from Swakopmund. Transfers to Swakopmund from Windhoek (4 hours) or Walvis Bay (30 mins) at additional cost Accommodation: camping in 2-man tents (11 nts) Meals: all meals included Trip Code: STASWPELE Stay Longer: $1,413 for an extra 12 days WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN Near Windhoek, Namibia $1, DAYS Work with African game in their habitat Play with and care for young baboons Based in a natural savannah paradise, you ll work at a sanctuary that provides refuge for orphaned and injured wildlife including cheetahs, lions, leopards, wild dogs, caracals and baboons. Support expert research teams by placing and collecting camera traps, undertake game counts, build enclosures and break down fences to allow wildlife to roam freely. Each day you will enjoy interacting with and caring for the sanctuary s animals, such as baby and junior baboons. Project Start Date: Mondays & Thursdays Project Location: 45 mins from Windhoek Getting There: transfers from/to Windhoek International Airport included Accommodation: shared rooms/tents (14 nts) Meals: all meals included Trip Code: STAWDHWIL Windhoek SOUTH AICA 50 VISIT

12 MARINE CONSERVATION EXPEDITION IN SEYCHELLES Baie Ternay (Mahe Island), Seychelles $3, WEEKS Dive with incredible marine life Learn how to identify fish and coral Soak up the serene tropical island lifestyle Surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean and the endless white stretches of Seychelles beaches, this is the ultimate volunteer location! Working on critical marine conservation projects that focus on conservation-related surveys, you ll assist with providing important data on coral reef research, whale shark migration observations and in-water turtle surveys. Diving amongst deserted tropical isles you ll also have the chance to take your PADI Advanced and PADI Coral Reef Researcher Diver courses. AICA Project Start Date: 19Oct13, 16Nov13, 11Jan14, 08Feb14, 08Mar14, 05Apr14, 3 & 31May14, 28Jun14, 26Jul14, 23Aug14, 20Sep14, 18Oct14 & 15Nov14 Project Location: Mahe Island Getting There: airport transfer inc. (selected times) Accommodation: basic shared accommodation (28 nts) Meals: all meals included Notes: must be PADI Open Water qualified Trip Code: STAGVIMAR Stay Longer: Fr $1,530 per fortnight Curieuse Island Victoria SEYCHELLES (MAHE) YOU MIGHT LIKE SEYCHELLES ISLAND RESEARCH & CONSERVATION: 29 DAYS Fr $2,372 Check out the Seychelles wildlife with this project that focuses on the conservation of this beautiful environment. Working with the Seychelles Ministry, as a volunteer you ll focus your efforts on endangered bird and flora surveys, census research, giant tortoise habitat management and restoration, as well as seasonal turtle nesting research. Trip Code: STAGVISEY CALL TO BOOK 51

13 CAMP UGANDA Ziwa, Uganda $1, DAYS Protect endangered white rhinos Support building projects in the area Get involved with local communities AICA ASIA Uganda, known as the Pearl of Africa, is one of the most beautiful countries on the continent, with stunning natural scenery that is hard to find anywhere else. Situated in the heart of the country s only rhino sanctuary, you will be given the rare opportunity of working alongside the wildlife authorities to protect a population of ten white rhinos. Enjoy spectacular game viewing and get involved in rhino tracking by foot. Designed for volunteers who are keen to support ongoing community and environmental programmes alongside other international volunteers, you will also help build and improve school facilities and make classroom furniture. Project Start Date: 04Oct13, 01Nov13, 08Jan14, 05Feb14, 05Mar14, 02 & 30Apr14, 04Jun14, 02 & 30Jul14, 05Sep14, 03 & 31Oct14 Project Location: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary (3 hrs from Kampala) Getting There: transfers from/to Entebbe Airport included Accommodation: tents/thatched bandas (13 nts) Meals: all meals included Notes: maximum volunteer age 25 Trip Code: STACAMCMP UGANDA Camp Ziwa Hairy Lemon Kampala KENYA TANZANIA 52 VISIT

14 TEACH CHILDREN IN ZANZIBAR Jambiani (Zanzibar), Tanzania $ WEEKS Teach students at community-run projects Learn the local language, Kiswahili Develop children s creative skills If you head down the east coast of palm-lined Zanzibar, you ll encounter the tropical beauty of Jambiani - your home for the next week. Get involved with this meaningful project which relies on volunteers to help out at one of the local schools, which are typically understaffed and underfunded. Help students develop their English and creative skills through craft workshops and organise engaging sports programmes - aimed at nurturing children and strengthening their confidence with studying. AICA As part of this project, you ll be fully immersed in the local way of life, learning some Kiswahili along the way, and helping support women empowerment projects as well. Project Start Date: Sundays Project Location: Jambiani (approx. 1.5 hrs outside Stone Town) Getting There: transfer on Day 2 to the project included Accommodation: simple hotel (1 nt), simple volunteer multi-share cottages/bungalows (5 nts) Meals: most meals included Notes: background check required Trip Code: GATDTZJT Stay Longer: Fr $679 per week Stone Town ZANZIBAR Jambiani TEACH ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL): A TEFL qualification could potentially fund years of living and working abroad after your volunteering trip, as well as preparing you for teaching English and making a lasting difference in communities. To find out more, turn to pages CALL TO BOOK 53

15 CAMP TANZANIA Kilimanjaro, Tanzania $1,570 2 WEEKS - 3 MONTHS Get involved with marine conservation Renovate local school buildings Teach kids computer skills and English AICA ASIA This trip is for volunteers who are keen to help improve living standards for local communities and protect fragile wildlife habitats in some of the poorest areas of East Africa. Based around rural and coastal village life, you will learn how people sustain themselves through fishing and seaweed farming. You could also work on initiatives to promote positive health messages for local people and provide better education for children. This may involve building and improving school facilities, renovating buildings, teaching lessons and sports to village kids, constructing water tanks to source clean drinking water or developing eco-tourism activities. 1 month or more - experience a safari side trip 2 & 3 months - spend two weeks at Camp Tsavo in Kenya surrounded by big game working on the productivity of the landscape to provide employment and financial support for local communities Project Start Date: 06Sep13, 04Oct13, 01Nov13, 08Jan14, 05Feb14, 05Mar14, 02 & 30Apr14, 04Jun14, 02Jul14, 30Jul14, 05Sep14, 03Oct14, 31Oct14. (2 and 3 month departures in bold) Project Location: Northern Tanzania Getting There: transfers from/to Kilimanjaro Airport included Accommodation: dome tents/thatched bandas (13 nts) Meals: all meals included Notes: maximum volunteer age 25 Trip Code: STACAMCTZ Stay Longer: Fr $2,898 for 1 month Fr $4,083 for 2 months Fr $5,252 for 3 months SOUTH SUDAN UGANDA ETHIOPIA KENYA CAMP TANZANIA School & Community Projects Cultural Exchange Programme Marine Conservation Project Wildlife & Enrivonmental Conservation Optional Safari Local Visits Beach Kilimanjaro TANZANIA Camp Tsavo Camp Tanga 2 weeks 1 month 2 months ZAMBIA 3 months NB: Itinerary is subject to change depending on numbers / More of this activity 54 VISIT

16 CAMP KENYA Mombasa, Kenya $1,637 2 WEEKS - 3 MONTHS Get involved in award-winning initiatives Teach children through workshops Spot wildlife on game drives In rural Kenya, most people live below the poverty line with limited access to proper sanitation, clean drinking water, healthcare and education. The beauty of this trip lies in the wide range of exciting project schemes and activities available. You could be involved in anything from building classrooms and making desks to working on clean water initiatives and teaching children. There is also a strong conservation and environmental focus and you will be working in beautiful wildlife reserves on a number of habitat protection and anti-poaching initiatives. Two week stays are based at rustic Camp Muhaka but stay longer and you can also experience wildlife and marine conservation at the other two camps. AICA 1 month or more - you will stay at Camp Tsavo to experience spectacular game viewing on safari drives throughout the national parks 2 & 3 months - in addition you will experience Camp Makongeni s marine conservation projects, plus a stint in a local sacred forest Project Start Date: 06Sep13, 04Oct13, 01Nov13, 08Jan14, 05Feb14, 05Mar14, 02 & 30Apr14, 04Jun14, 02Jul14, 30Jul14, 05Sep14, 03Oct14, 31Oct14. (2 and 3 month departures in bold) Project Location: Southern Kenya, near Mombasa Getting There: transfers from/to Mombasa Airport included Accommodation: traditional thatched bandas, safari-style tents & spacious dome tents (13 nts) Meals: all meals included Notes: maximum volunteer age 25 Trip Code: STACAMKEN Stay Longer: Fr $2998 for 1 month Fr $4,259 for 2 months Fr $5,503 for 3 months CAMP KENYA School & Community Projects Wildlife & Environmental Conservation Marine Conservation Projects Primate Habitat Conservation Optional Safari Optional Scuba & Snorkelling Rest & Relaxation SOUTH SUDAN ETHIOPIA SOMALIA 2 weeks UGANDA KENYA 1 month 2 months Camp Tsavo Camp Makongeni Mombasa Camp Muhaka TANZANIA 3 months NB: Itinerary is subject to change depending on numbers / More of this activity CALL TO BOOK 55

17 TEACH CHILDREN IN KENYA Limuru, Kenya $ WEEKS Organise kids arts and sports activities Immerse yourself in African culture Work with friendly local Kenyans AICA ASIA Gain teaching experience in a challenging but hugely rewarding environment. Working with primary and pre-school children, you ll provide extra support and encouragement to infants at underfunded and understaffed schools. Organise sports and arts activities for students, prepare teaching materials and add personality to classrooms with painted murals. Be prepared to fall in love you re bound to be won over by their smiles and hugs. You ll also spend time refurbishing and brightening up school buildings as well as interacting with commmunity members from Nairobi s slums, thereby gaining a greater understanding of urban Kenyan life. Project Start Date: Sundays Project Location: Limuru (approx 1 hr outside Nairobi centre) Getting There: transfer from Nairobi to Limuru included on Day 2 Accommodation: simple hotel (1 nt), volunteer cottage, multi-share (5 nts) Meals: most meals included Notes: background check required Trip Code: GATDKKTT Stay Longer: Fr $649 per week SOUTH SUDAN ETHIOPIA SOMALIA UGANDA KENYA Limuru Nairobi TANZANIA 56 VISIT

18 VOLUNTEER MAASAI MARA Maasai Mara, Kenya $2, DAYS + Learn about amazing African wildlife Teach trainee tourism guides Work with local Maasai children The Maasai Mara is quite possibly Africa s finest safari destination. In the midst of the greatest wildlife show in Africa, you will be involved in exciting conservation and wildlife activities in a spectacular conservancy area. Make an impact by promoting the Green Villages conservation concept in surrounding Maasai communities and assist with the monitoring of lion, cheetah and leopard populations. There will also be the unique experience of working at a guide training school, assisting with training up local Maasai guides to promote sustainable tourism. AICA Work alongside fellow volunteers to paint brightly coloured classroom murals and, during the school year, you can expect to run an environmental club with young students at the local primary school. Project Start Date: Sundays Project Location: Mara Naboisho Conservancy (Maasai Mara) Getting There: airport transfer from Nairobi to volunteer house & transfer to project on Day 2 included Accommodation: simple hotel (1 nt), volunteer house (1 nt), volunteer dormitory (14 nts) Meals: most meals included Notes: background check required Trip Code: GATDKMMT Stay Longer: Fr $769 per week SOUTH SUDAN ETHIOPIA UGANDA SOMALIA KENYA Maasai Mara Nairobi TANZANIA Start the adventure CALL TO BOOK 57