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Project Location
You will be working on a private game farm situated at the foot of the Northern Drakensberg Mountains to the West of the renowned Kruger National Park. The project is situated down a dirt track, 12km from the town of Hoedspruit, set within an extremely peaceful and natural area in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.
South Africa
On the Southernmost tip of Africa, South Africa is a country that provides a meeting point for many different cultures, giving you a taste of many flavors of Africa. South Africa boasts some of the worlds most amazing and abundant wildlife.
Weekends and spare time
Being so close to Hoedspruit is a fantastic advantage for weekends. On a weekly outing volunteers go to the local bars and restaurants to relax, enjoy a few beers and great local food. South Africans are really friendly and you will find that you settle in quickly to the laid back lifestyle!
Getting There
You will need to arrange flights into Hoedspruit airport, via Johannesburg international airport. Millie will meet you at the airport and there is a short road transfer to the project location.
Extra activities during your stay
During your time at the project, you will have many opportunities to partake in the optional activities available within the local area. This is a great way to see more of your surroundings and experience adventures that will last you a lifetime. Some of these include:
- Micro light flights over local Big 5 game reserves
- Game drives on the adjacent private Big 5 reserves
- Two-day trip including a sleep out, game drive and bush walk on a private Big 5 reserve
- Two-day trip including a sleep out at a hide in the Kruger National Park
- Boat cruises on the Blyde River dam
- Day trips to Kruger National Park
- Reptile park tour
- Daytrip to view the Panorama route
- River rafting and tubing on the Blyde River (summer months only)
- Abseiling and caving
- Water sports (boat rides/skiing/tubing) and swimming at Klaserie dam (summer months only)
- Game capturing (when available)
- Lunches and suppers at the local restaurants and pubs
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