Swaziland Game Reserve Project and Southern African Explorer

  Swaziland

Mbabane

Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: 12/03/2010

Description: Help conserve Swaziland's spectacular game reserves and then explore Southern Africa on safari in Botswana, diving with whale sharks in Mozambique and canoeing down the waterways of the Okavango Delta, before bungi-jumping from Victoria Falls.

Project Phase 6 weeks: You will be working in the African bush carrying out valuable conservation work to ensure the long term protection of wildlife in Swaziland. You will learn all about the African Bush and the wildlife it supports and will have the chance to work closely alongside giraffes, impala, rhino, elephants, hippos and lion. This project also works closely with local communities, from building classrooms for orphaned children to designing environmental education centres to teach children about the importance of conserving the wildlife around them. We also include a 2 day 'Game Ranger' training course which you receive certification for.

Explorer Phase 6 weeks: The Southern Africa Explorer is six weeks of adventurous activities across five different countries. Trekking in Swaziland, scuba diving in Mozambique, bridge swinging, canyoning, caving and abseiling in South Africa, 4x4 and dug out canoe safaris in Botswana and bungi jumping 111m off Victoria Falls in Zambia

Highlights:
- Work on a wildlife conservation project in the heart of Swaziland's best game parks
- Dive and snorkel with whale sharks & manta rays off stunning white beaches in Mozambique
- White water river tubing in beautiful Sabie, South Africa
- Float along the waterways of the Okavango Delta in Botswana
- Track the Big Five on safari in Botswana's world famous game parks
- Bungi jump over 'the smoke that thunders' at Victoria Falls in Zambia
- Absorb the culture and history of Swaziland, one of the last African Kingdoms

Qualifications: Enthusiasm to carry out volunteer work in the African Bush, learn about wildlife conservation and gain experience in both conservation and community work. The ability to work as part of a small team.

Cost in US$: approx. $7250

Flights and insurance are not included.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18-25

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Swaziland in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 8 to 16

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Quest Overseas's Mission Statement: Quest Overseas are specialists in providing worthwhile volunteer projects and professionally led adventure expeditions to Africa and South America (inc Brazil). We have specialise in 3 month gap year projects and expeditions and shorter Summer trips.

Year Founded: 1996