south africaJOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

26.2041° S, 28.0473° E

SUMMER 2020

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

JUNE 9 – JUNE 25, 2020

JUNE 26 – JULY 12, 2020

JULY 13 - JULY 29, 2020 JNB

This trip is a must for those with a heart for animals, a

yearning for white sandy beaches, and a spirit for adventure.

This expedition to South Africa and Mozambique has you

getting up close and personal with wildlife! You’ll explore

this country’s unique landscapes and cultural meccas, and

experience the African wilderness and coastline through the

eyes of its most passionate protectors. Your South African

stay gives you a chance to experience a deep connection to

local communities and to the wildlife that calls this place

home. You’ll have the opportunity to gaze at elephants, track

lions, surf warm waves, snorkel in the clear Mozambique

waters, and serve some amazing communities and nature

preserves. Africa is calling, and it is time to see the best

that it has to offer!

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“This trip overall was such a life changing experience. I got to see some sights of animals I might not ever get the chance

to see again, and traveling across the world and getting to visualize and experience

new cultures is not an option you can have everyday, so I am thankful that this trip opened

my eyes to see so many things!”

Hudson Huffard, 15, Atlanta, GA

• Take multiple safaris and sleep out in the bush at a private game reserve

• Assist in a unique conservation experience working with veterinarians in the wild

• Earn community service hours at a local children’s home for vulnerable youth

• Explore the magnificient megafauna and underwater world off the Mozambique coast.

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Meet your group in

Atlanta and fly together

to Johannesburg, South

Africa. Upon arriving,

orient yourself to this

historic and cultural

rich city and spend our

first night together as a

group.

After a good night’s sleep we will transfer

to Thabazimbi to meet our service partners

for three full days of immersive community

service. You could find yourself working in the

garden, painting children’s bedrooms, or simply

playing with the children. This is a chance to

make lasting relationships with an incredible

community! On your last day of service, you

will bid farewell and transfer to Marakele

National Park to prep for your safari.

Awaken to your first safari adventure on the

game reserve where animals roam free in

their natural habitat. Look for rhino, elephant,

giraffe, zebra and lion as you cruise this

untouched reserve in open air vehicles. Spend

your nights in camps on tent platforms in

the African bush. Witness conservationists

at work and take the opportunity to assist

veterinarians in the collection bio-data and

learn about wildlife conservation, hands on.

*Itineraries and order of activities is subject to variation.

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After an incredibe safari, we will pack

up and head back to Johannesburg

where we will spend the night before

heading to Mozambique!

Upon arrival in Mozambique, we will

be met by our hosts and transferred

to the coast where we will make our

home for the next four nights.

Tofo Beach and the surrounding

area in Mozambique offers amazing

beaches, warm water, and ample

opportunities to catch some waves!

Spend the next few days snorkeling

in these pristine waters, taking surf

lessons with experienced surfing

instructors, and playing on the white

sandy beaches! You group will have

their own beach bungalows, and a

perfect tropical hangout to serve

as your home base as you chase

after the creatures of the sea on an

ocean safari.

After some much needed sun and

sand, we will head back to South

Africa and transfer to a little gem

known as Dinokeng for a f inal safari

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To conclude your grand adventure in South

Africa and Mozambique, today will be spent

in the Dinokeng game concession focused on

various activities and tracking Africa’s Big 5.

We will celebrate the last two weeks as a

family this evening with a traditional Braai to

bring our adventures to a close.

What an adventure it has been!

This morning we will gather for a f inal

breakfast and pack up to head to

Johannesburg.

We will board our flight back to the US this

evening for our overnight flight, arriving next

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• Two dynamic trip leaders

• Professionally outfitted activities

• Surfing

• Snorkeling

• Safari

• Community Service

• Lodging

• Guest houses

• Hostels/Hotels

• Safari tents

• Transportation

• Private ground transportation

throughout the trip

• Internal flights

• All Meals

• Photos taken during your trip

• Airfare to and from Johannesburg, South

Africa (JNB)

• Baggage fees

• Personal clothing + equipment (full clothing +

equipment list provided upon acceptance)

1) School sized day backpack

2) Rain jacket with hood

3) Passport

4) VISA (required for Mozambique)

• Personal spending money (we recommend

$175)

• Trip insurance (highly recommended)

COST

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CURRENT GRADES

CHALLENGE LEVEL

BEGINS/ENDSGroup Flight Meets In Atlanta (ATL)

GROUP SIZE

AVERAGE AIRFARE FROM EAST COAST

$6195

17 Days

9th-10th

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Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB)

12-13 Students

$2100

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