Volunteer Work South Africa|South Africa Volunteer Work Program|50% for the People|Volunteering South Africa

The Trip



Want to experience all that South Africa has to offer? Our trip will take you through 5 amazing regions of the country, working on 3 community-based programs, and packed with a wealth of sights, action-adventures and hands-on Wildlife experiences.

You will learn skills of building with natural materials, meet amazing people, explore diverse culture's with local knowledge, and leave with a golden experience of having truly felt the pulse of life in South Africa.

And best of all, for a price on par with independant travel, a large portion, 50%, of the trip fee will be put directly back into the communities you helped build.

Leg 1 :: Cape Town - 6 days

Work with a day-care centre for special needs kids 1-7 yrs old in the underpriviledged community of Masipumelele ( 3 days ) African Crafts Market, Robben Island, Table Mountain, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Stellenbosch Wine Tour/Beach day Chill & Surf Backpackers www.chillandsurf.co.za

Leg 2 :: Garden Route - 4 days

none for this leg Travel the Garden Route. Cango Caves, Ostrich Riding, Beach Day, Titsikamma Rain Forest, Walk with Elephants, Bungy Jump (optional), Party Night Oudtshoorn, Natures Valley, Storm's River

Leg 3 :: Jeffreys Bay - 7 days

Work with underpriviledged children (age 4-14) at the Joshua Project Children's Centre ( 4 days ) www.joshuaproject.co.za Surf lesson/Sandboarding, Visit Surf Museum, Play with Lion Cubs Ubuntu Lodge www.jaybay.co.za

Leg 4 :: Wild Coast - 3 days

none, just enjoying South Africa  Spending time in an African paradise, beach horse rides, surfing, lively nights, epic beach walk to one of South Africa's most beautiful beaches and overnight in traditional Xhosa huts Coffee Bay, Mdumbi

Leg 5 :: Transkei to Durban - 8 days

Work with the Mpondo people on a permaculture initiative in Gwexintaba Village ( 4 days )   An awesome 2 day hike and spend a night in a traditional Mpondo village. Incredible nature, waterfalls, rolling hills, pristine beaches. Port St Johns, Durban