Boomers Abroad

Highlights

* Moremi Game Reserve Tour, Okavango Delta
Botswana is home to the worlds largest inland delta the Okavango Delta. Sitting along Victoria Falls as one of Africas most unique natural wonders, the Okavango Delta is formed through the seasonal flooding of water from the highlands of Angola into the Kalahari Desert. Nestled within the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve plays residence to an abundance of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, raptors, storks and cranes. Your tour will include a 4 night camping safari through the Reserve to the heart of the delta where you will get the chance to encounter of some Botswana's most incredible wildlife. Whilst camping, you will also have the opportunity to take part in a guided bush walk as well as a night drive where you will go in search of some nocturnal wildlife. On Day 7 you will depart Moremi for your volunteer project in Maun.

* Safari through Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls
A 5 day safari lies in wait once you have completed your 4 week volunteer project at Maun. Here you will have the opportunity to travel through the vast stretch of wilderness between the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park, a Mecca for elephants and big predators. Your safari guide will take you deep into the plains and savanna woodland, then through the Khwai and Savuti areas of Chobe where you will camp out for 4 nights en route to Kasane. Travelling in true African style in both an open top safari vehicle and by foot, your 5 day safari will have you embracing Africa's most diverse National Park in search of Botswana's big game.

* Livingstone, Victoria Falls
Having reached your destination of Kasane at the end of your safari through Chobe, you will then be ferried over the Zambezi River to Livingstone town in Zambia, situated on the edge of the breathtaking Victoria Falls. It is here that you will spend your last 4 days, roaming, exploring or relaxing at your pleasure. There is a huge list of optional activities ready and waiting to fill your spare time (at your own extra cost). Catering to a range of needs, from the calm cruising by boat upstream of the Victoria Falls, and the wild while water rafting on the grade 5 rapids of the Zambezi river, right through to the extreme bungee jumping into the Zamebzi Gorge below the falls, there is sure to be an activity to suit everyone! Sit back, relax (or seek out a thrill or two) and finish your trip in style before heading back to Livingstone International Airport on Day 43.

* Conservation Tour, Kruger National Park
The conservation tour includes unlimited game drives to explore just some of the wildlife that the 20,000 km2 Kruger National Park has to offer. With the help of a trained tour guide, youll be able to venture through the vast wilderness in search of Africa's Big 5. From lions to elephants, rhinos, buffaloes and leopards, Kruger has it all. During the tour, you will also have the opportunity to take part in either a sunset or a night drive round the park to seek out some nocturnal wildlife. During your stay in Kruger, your tour guide will also teach you about the animals and plants of the African Plains and help you to understand why conservation of this beautiful and fragile eco-system is so important.

* Beach Tour, Tofo Bay, Mozambique
Tofo Bay in southern Mozambique presents one of the best opportunities in Africa to snorkel in the wild with the worlds largest fish the whale shark. Your 7 day tour of Tofo will see you kick back and relax, whilst providing a great way of getting immersed in this laid back and vibrant country. You'll get the opportunity to take an ocean safari to snorkel with the whale sharks, go on a full days kayak trip to the palm fringed islands in the Inhambane Bay and, if you're a certified PADI diver, you'll even get the chance to dive those hours away with tropical fish and boundless coral reefs! There's also plenty of free time for extra activities such as beach horse rides, surfing, body boarding, deep sea fishing and catamaran cruises. In Mozambique, the world truly is your oyster.

* Tour of Cape Town, St. Lucia and Durban
After a final goodbye to your volunteer programme in Swaziland, a brand new adventure awaits as you travel down through the beautiful East Coast of South Africa to Cape Town. Your journey here will see you explore some of the richest and diverse parts of South Africa, including St Lucias Greater Wetland Park (a world heritage site) for a boat cruise on the estuary and the Kwa-Zulu Natal North Coast around Durban for a cultural tour and to explore Durban's golden beaches and vivid nightlife.

* Tour of the Wild Coast and the Garden Route
Your tour will continue from Durban to the dramatic coastline of the Wild Coast with its beautiful beaches and laid back rural communities. Here you can experience Xhosa rural living at its best whilst exploring the coastal hills. From here you will embark on the world famous Garden Route, where ancient forests, rugged mountain and coastal villages await. While en route, you'll get the chance to take an unforgettable canopy tour through the Tsitsikama Forest and if your stomach holds out, even have the option of taking the dive off the worlds highest bungee jump (at extra cost)!

* Moremi Game Reserve Tour, Okavango Delta
Spend 2 free days relaxing and exploring Cape Town, the mother city of South Africa. You can while away the hours relaxing on the stunning surrounding beaches, scaling Table Mountain, sauntering along Long Street for a shop or sip of something delightful or wandering around the dock sides of the V&A waterfront. If something a little more extreme takes your fancy, you can always try kloofing (or canyoning as it is more well known) a combination of climbing, hiking, swimming and jumping or even a cage dive with Mako and Blue sharks to get those pulses racing. Either way, the bustling and cosmopolitan Cape Town has it all and will be sure to provide the perfect backdrop for your final few free days.

* Safari through Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls
A 5 day safari lies in wait once you have completed your 4 week volunteer project at Maun. Here you will have the opportunity to travel through the vast stretch of wilderness between the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park, a Mecca for elephants and big predators. Your safari guide will take you deep into the plains and savanna woodland, then through the Khwai and Savuti areas of Chobe where you will camp out for 4 nights en route to Kasane. Travelling in true African style in both an open top safari vehicle and by foot, your 5 day safari will have you embracing Africa's most diverse National Park in search of Botswana's big game.

Travel Types

• Eco Tours
• Kayaking (River)
• Nature Tours
• Safari
• Snorkeling
• Volunteering
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding

Qualifications

Must be at least of the of age 18+.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please contact for more details.

Cost Include Description:

- Accommodation: Camping in Kruger and shared dorms in Swaziland
- Food: 3 Meals a day
- Airport pick up and drop off (Manzini, Swaziland)
- Training: Pre-departure information pack, on-site orientation and project induction provided
- Project equipment
- Tour guide for the duration of your tour
- Support: On-site coordinator providing 24 hour support
- Activities: Game drives in Kruger, a guided bush walk and a sunset or night drive (you choose), a trip to a Swazi Cultural Village

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types

• AIDS
• childcare/children
• community development
• community health
• eco-tourism

Typical Volunteer

Age Range

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Home-stays
• Other

Participants Travel to Botswana

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Kaya Responsible Travel's Mission Statement

Kaya's mission is to promote sustainable social, environmental and economic development, empower communities and cultivate educated, compassionate global citizens through responsible travel.

Year Founded

2008