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City/State: Port Elizabeth |
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Country: SOUTH AFRICA
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| Shumba Experience |
95 Ditchling Road
Sussex
UNITED KINGDOM
BN1 4ST
Phone: 0845 257 3205
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Program description: |
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Bush Survival is a seven day theory and practical course in the African bush, which will increase you knowledge of life in Africa and conservation. The course is not only aimed at gap year travellers but also career breakers or anyone wanting to take a small amount of time out of their daily life to explore this amazing wilderness.
This course will provide the volunteer with an opportunity to learn about African bush living and gain survival skills. It will endeavour to cover areas such as camping skills, fauna and flora, forest conservation, medicinal plants, astronomy and orientation.
Highlights of the course are often the wilderness hike and sleep out, plus the game drive on a private game reserve and a visit to the Born Free Big Cat Sanctuary. You will also learn practical survival skills including:
Building a shelter in the bush (as shown in the picture)
Learning how to find water & orientation skills
Making a camp fire and cooking in the bush
Creating a stretcher and Health & Safety
The conservation course is run by a fully qualified field specialist. Volunteers will be based in a luxury tented camp where you will be in the heart of the African landscape, surrounded by the beauty and tranquillity of the bush.
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 17+
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group
No. in group: 4-8
Living arrangements on the program: Tents/Rustic Accommodation, Group living
How long does the program last?: 1-2 weeks
What are the dates of this program: This placement has set dates during the year. For 2008 they are:
28 January - 3 February
24 March - 30 March
19 May - 25 May
28 July - 3 August
22 September - 28 September
17 November - 23 November
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES
The course will cover a variety of survival skill and conservation topics.
Introduction and orientation to the bush camp
Game drive on private reserve
Identify wildlife tracks and signs
Bush survival discussions and skills
Visit to Born Free Big Cat Sanctuary
Wildlife stocking density for Private Game Reserves
Alien plant control and management
Nature walks to identify medicinal plants
Wilderness trail and camping
Game census (counting game)
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Cost or price of this program: |
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7 Days £395
This cost of the placement includes:
Pre-departure information and support
Assistance with flights and specialist travel insurance
Transfers to/from the local airport in Africa
Orientation session with other volunteers
Food and accommodation on placement
On-site training and guidance
An amazing experience!!
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Application process Involves: |
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Filling in the application form online
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