Your Trip to Swaziland

SwazilandLocated in Southern Africa

Landlocked 3 sides South Africa and eastern side Mozambique

Geographically has every feature of African terrain except for desert.

Monarchy

Seasons are reversed

Language: siSwati and English

Currency: lilangeni (plural emalangeni)

**But should exchange for South African Rand – can be used in both Swaziland and South Africa and much easier/cheaper to get.

Population: Approx. 1 million

What Will My Trip Look Like

International Flight (18 + hour flight)

Arrive in Joburg

Go thru Customs, Collect Bags

Look for Heart For Africa Welcome Banner

Overnight in Joburg

Board Air Conditioned Buses to Swaziland, must cross border into Swaziland. Keep your Passports Available.

Arrive at Hotel in Swaziland

10 day trip: 4 days serving, l safari/shopping day, l day of worship and the remaining time is spent in rest and travel.

Travel Dates

Departing the United States Example of Arrival: Leave the 15th and you will arrive in

South Africa on the 16th . Travel to Swaziland on the 17th. Arriving to the United States

Example of Departure: Depart South Africa on the 29th and arrive in the United Stated on the 30th.

Please wear your T-shirt.

Count Down to Departure

Mark your calendar of funding deadlines.

Immunizations: CDC.gov

Please fill out profile online!

Passport: CORRECT. DOUBLE CHECK

Roommate, Talents

Allergies, Medical

Fundraising IdeasHOW? Jewelry: 30% Raelenna@heartforafrica.org

T-shirts

Skip a movie for missions

host a movie for missions

Walk-a-thon

Garage Sale

Bake Sale

Support Letters

Facebook and Twitter

Packing List

Packing List is online under trip information and a link is in past emails.

Wraps

Toilet Paper

Medicines

Bug repellent with DEET

hat

Music speakers (kids)

Converters vs. Adapters

Converters change Voltage

Adapters allow plug-in

Hair dryer in drawer in the Lugogo.

http://www.heartforafrica.org/AdapterandConverter.aspx

Passport

MUST be completed by the $2500 deadline. This includes names, dates, and number.

Name must be EXACTLY as it appears in the passport.

4 blank VISA pages or boarding will be denied.

Expiration date is 6 months AFTER you arrive back in the United States.

Traveling to Project Canaan

The travel time will be anywhere from 1 to 1 ½ hours.

Ideas: Bring snacks, waters, games, cards, iPods, wave at the kids walking, and admire the countryside.

Preparing the Baby Home

Goal is to complete the El Roi Baby Home.

No babies are there yet.

Team Leader is Janine Maxwell.

Please email me your skills. Example: if you are a painter, carpentry, make curtains, etc.

Travel Food

• Cliff bars• Peanut Butter• Nilla Waffers• Pringles• Granolla bars

Wraps for Women

Wear in the community.

To the shin Completely closed

Currency Information

Please exchange your money before you travel.

When we arrive in Africa, we will not have time for you to go to an ATM.

You want small bills. When you receive change back do

not accept R200.

Links•http://www.walkabouttravelgear.com/nongr.htm (International Electricity)

• http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/africa/swaziland/currency.htm (Currency converter)

•http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/africa/swaziland/weather.htm (weather)

• http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/africa/swaziland/time.htm (Time)

• www.cdc.gov (Health)

• www.travel.state.gov (Passport Info)

• Shop by Destination at: http://www.magellans.com/store/travel_advice?Args

Action Steps• Funding: Mark Final Deadlines on calendar.

• www.cdc.gov or talk to your Physician for immunization guidance.

• Complete Profile Info in Current Trip

• Contracts

• Passport

• Special Requests: Requests for special meals and seats – and frequent flier numbers, MUST be entered into the participant account, and will be ON REQUEST basis only

• Check out the website links from the meeting.