Are you some one that believes that living and learning in another cultures is vital in life? Do you fancy a challenge i? Do you want to get out of your "comfort zone" once in a while? Do you have a thirst of service to others? Are you ready to be stretched physically, culturally, emotionally and spiritually? We will introduce you to the real Africa. Meet the people in their homes, eat their food, hear their music and listen to their stories. Work with them; get a real feel for their culture. Watch wildlife in the national parks. Swim and sunbathe at beach resorts. If you're looking for a group trip or holiday that goes beyond the boundaries of an average safari, Real Africa excursions offers a whole host of activities. Our aim is to make your Volunteer holiday as convenient, relevant, interesting and exciting as possible for you plus the Local people.
Benefits of our volunteer Holidays:
You gain more than just job satisfaction from working in a foreign country for a few days. The experience of seeing and experiencing a different culture can be very fulfilling. Our Holidays and vacations give you a chance to use your work skills in the voluntary sector to promote intercultural learning and improve the lives of the people you meet. Finally, volunteer Holidays offer you a chance to meet like minded people and to make new friends not only among the local people but also people from around the World and you get to see the Real Africa.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe airport. Transfer to Guest House in Kampala. Visit Munyonyo, Lake resort for a rest and afternoon swim in an Olympic size swimming pool. Rest at Lake resort Munyonyo then back to the Guest House for the evening.
Day 2: After breakfast, your driver and our field Manager will take you to the project to introduce you to the staff and give you a guided tour. The projects with which you will help such as farming, building, cooking, home repairs, sewing, spending time with orphaned children, teaching or any other will be explained and duties will be designated to each guest. After this initial introduction you will then have the opportunity to become involved straight away. Your packed lunch will be delivered to you at the project.
Day 3: After breakfast you will spend the day working at the project and have a packed lunch prepared.
Day 4: After breakfast, once again the day is spent working at the project. You will have a packed lunch prepared as usual.
Day 5: After breakfast, once again the day is spent working at the project. You will have a packed lunch prepared as usual.
Day 6: After breakfast, once again the day is spent working at the project. You will have a packed lunch prepared as usual.
Day 7: Our experienced guide will take you through the sights and sounds of the hilly city of Kampala. Meet people renowned for their friendliness and visit interesting cultural sites. The tour can include the Uganda Museum, Kasubi Tombs, Makerere University, Nakasero Market, Craft markets, Marimba Cathedral, Rubaga Cathedral, Kibuli Mosque, Kabaka's lake, Uganda Museum and more. Enjoy a traditional Ugandan style lunch at a favourite local restaurant. In the evening attend one of Uganda's Cultural Music shows at Ndere centre with lots of singing and dancing covering all the cultures of Uganda. Meals and drinks will be served here then back to the Guest House for a well deserved rest.
Day 8: After breakfast, once again the day is spent working at the project. You will have a packed lunch prepared as usual.
Day 9: After breakfast, once again the day is spent working at the project. You will have a packed lunch prepared as usual.
Day 10: You are about to experience Africa as nature intended as we head off to Queen Elizabeth Game Park. There is an amazing list of wildlife to see in its natural environment. We then head west from Kampala through magnificent hilly country and lush cultivation, passing through the market town of Masaka after stopping at the Equator for photographs. We then stop for lunch in Mbarara town. After lunch we continue our drive west, have a short tester game drive at the Queen Elizabeth Game Park and proceed to the Hotel in Kasese town.
Day 11: Today is a special day. We wake up for an early morning game drive to see African wildlife in the Park and take a packed breakfast along. The game drive will last 3 hours, then we go on to Mweya Safari Lodge for lunch and visit the Park museum. There is a swimming pool if anyone wants to cool down after lunch!
At 3:00pm we take the launch trip up the Kazinga Channel, which separates Lakes Edward and George, viewing a variety of game. Return at 5.00pm and drive to the hotel in Kasese Town.
Day 12: After Breakfast we begin the return drive to Kampala, stopping just after Masaka town at Mpambiire drum village to see the Ugandan drum craftsmen at work. We arrive back in Kampala late in the evening for a good rest!
Day 13: Today is a free day for you to go shopping/pack and say your goodbyes. After packing we go out to Kampala city for our final evening meal in a favourite restaurant.
Day 14: Departure back home.
Skills required & What you might do on a volunteering trip:
- Generally projects don't require specific skills though motivation, enthusiasm and a flexible approach are essential.
- English is usually the common language although a level of proficiency in the host country language or Swahili would be a bonus. Likewise, certain projects, such as social or arts-based work, may require you to have some previous experience within that field.
Here is a List of available volunteer projects in Africa to work with:
- Restore a building (painting)
- Build a house for orphaned Children
- Build footbridge
- Work with displaced people
- Build a children's playground
- Assist with holidays and camps for young people
- Carry out renovation work at a school
- Help educate people about farming
- Work in a nature and wild life reserve
- Teach in a school
- Organize arts activities for children
- Work at a local hospital
- Help at an orphanage caring for babies
- Work in a remote village educating people about health - AIDS
- Work with a project helping children from the streets
- Work with a local Church
- Work with a young offender’s home
- Work with a local women development project
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The basic cost per person varies by country and as such is detailed with each specific project in the brochure. Prices start at:
- Groups of 4 and above: $1310 US Dollars
- 2 People each pays: $1,500 US Dollars
- Single travellers: $1875 US Dollars
Trips can be reserved for a deposit of $380 US Dollars per person.
The price above does not include international flights.
Package includes:
- 24/7 emergency support in the country if required
- Pre-departure support and information
- Airport pick-up on arrival (in Africa)
- Welcome orientation
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Uganda
Cultural Journey
Wildlife Viewing
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