DAY 1 : iSIMANGALISO (GREATER ST LUCIA) WETLAND PARK We will leave Durban and drive north towards one of South Africa’s most well known World Heritage Site, iSimangaliso (Greater St Lucia) Wetland Park. In the afternoon we will go on a boat cruise on the lagoon in order to experience the natural beauty of this wonderful park.
DAY 2 : HLUHLUWE-IMFOLOZI NATIONAL PARK AND SWAZILAND Today we will get up very early in order to take a Game Drive in the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park. During our drive we will have the first real opportunity on this tour to see some of Africa’s breathtaking wildlife. After our game drive we will enter the smallest country in the Southern Hemisphere, Swaziland.
DAY 3 : SHEWULA COMMUNITY-BASED NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAMME Today we will spend time with the Swazi women of Shewula at their craft and perma-culture projects. You will assist and learn about how these women are supporting the community through these endeavours. In the evening you will assist the ladies in preparing a traditional Swazi meal for everyone.
DAY 4 - 5 : JANE GOODALL CHIMPANZEE PROJECT We will spend 1 and ½ days working with the Jane Goodall project for Chimpanzees. Your assistance will mainly consist of scientifically monitoring the behaviour patterns of the Chimpanzees living here and acting as a support team for the full time rehabilitation team.
DAY 6 - 7 : KRUGER NATIONAL PARK We take a break from volunteering to experience the wonderful animals that live in the Kruger National Park. The big 5 (Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant and Rhino) are all to be found here as well as many other beautiful African creatures. On the night drive it will also be possible to see some of the less well known inhabitants such as the Honey Badger or Porcupine.
DAY 8 - 9 : LEJUMA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECT After the morning bushwalk we will leave Kruger and travel to the Soutpansberg in Limpopo province. On the way to Lejuma we will be travelling on the Panorama Route to see God’s Window and Bourkes Luck Potholes. While in this unique environmental region we will assist in compiling research data about the different species of flora and fauna. We will also be assisting with Global Warming research.
DAY 10 : JOHANNESBURG – TOUR ENDS On our final day of the tour we drive south to Gauteng province where we end our tour in Johannesburg in the late afternoon. Optional Activity: Dinner out in Johannesburg.
