Kruger to Coast Volunteer Expedition

Combine travel with giving back to others with our volunteer packages; help alleviate poverty, make new friends and experience the wonders and life in another country, all whilst supported by our experienced staff and staying in comfy accommodation.

The Kruger to Coast Volunteer Expedition will take you through some of the best that southern Africa has to offer in terms of wildlife, culture and beaches. Begin in Swaziland where you will get involved in grass roots community projects and make an active  contribution to improve the lives of orphan and vulnerable children, or take an active part in conservation and research of the Savannah Ecosystem. Embark on a five day camping safari through the world famous Kruger National Park to spot big game. Venture to tropical Mozambique where you spend time on world class Indian Ocean beaches.  Not only will you’ll have the amazing opportunity to see some of African most incredible wildlife, snorkel with whale sharks and paddle to tropical palm fringed islands but you will also have the opportunity to participate in an important community development projects.

Highlights

The highlights of this incredibly diverse and comprehensive tour of southern Africa include:

• Safari in Kruger National Park in search of Africa’s famous Big five – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino
• Sunset/night drive in Kruger, a great time to spot the large cats
• Volunteering (choose between orphan care, sports development, building or Savannah conservation). This is your turn to learn a new role and contribute to sustainable development/conservation projects
• Visit to a Swazi Cultural Village and learn about Swaziland’s rich culture
• Relaxing on Tofo’s spectacular palm-fringed beaches
• Ocean Safari – snorkel with amazing creatures such whale sharks, manta rays and dolphins
• Island Kayak trip through the blue ocean waters around Inhambane, Mozambique

Optional extras

You can also add one of the following to your adventure of a lifetime prior to or upon arrival:

• Internationally recognised Open Water or Advanced Dive Course
• Bush walk in Kruger, to see some of the smaller creatures that reside in Kruger up close and personal
• Zip lining weekend through the mountains, waterfalls and gorges of Malolotja Nature Reserve

Included in the cost

• Comprehensive 24 hour, 7 day a week support from All Out Africa
• Volunteer projects specifically designed to enable you to make an active contribution during your stay
• Support of volunteer project coordinators who are experts in their fields which ensures the volunteer experience is valuable
• Comprehensive orientation to the country, its culture and your role as a volunteer upon arrival
• All food and accommodation throughout your stay
• Tour guide for the duration of your tours, imparting their expert local knowledge and spotting lions in Kruger
• Donation to our non-for-profit foundation which supports community and conservation efforts within Swaziland

Volunteer role

There are 3 distinct parts to this travel experience each with its own interesting flavour.

In Kruger you will be joining a camping safari holiday. Here your days will be spent on game drives searching for the incredibly diverse wildlife that this world renowned national park has to offer, while at night you will be camped out under the African stars, sitting around a crackling campfire listening to tales of the African bush. While in Kruger your guide will teach you about the animals and plants of the African Savannah and how important it is to protect this beautiful but fragile eco-system.

When you arrive in the beautiful mountainous Kingdom of Swaziland your role will switch to volunteer as you get involved in projects that aim to uplift the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children or help conduct research to help us understand and conserve our Savannah ecosystem. Volunteers have the option of choosing the following projects:

• Teaching, which involves assisting the teachers at our Neighbourhood Care Points (NCPs) , which act as pre-schools for orphan and vulnerable children (6 week option only)
• Building, which involves projects such as laying bricks for new classrooms or maintaining the gardens at our NCPs
• Sports, which includes assisting with running sporting activities with our NCP children including swimming and horse vaulting lessons
• Conservation, which involves conducting research and analysing data relating to the species and fauna/flora found

The final week of your experience is spent on the beautiful golden sand beaches of sunny Mozambique. After two weeks of hard work in Swaziland it’ll be time to relax in this tropical climate and swim the blue waters of the warm and inviting Indian Ocean. Mozambique is a colorful and vibrant African country like no other and it is here that you will get to spend the last days of your trip -a wonderful finale to an inspiring tour.