These Africa volunteer holidays 2008, Volunteer trips, volunteer tours and vacations are aimed at using volunteer tourists (voluntourist) labour and funding to alleviate poverty in East Africa-Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania. To help protect cultures and ways of life, forests, environment wild life, and promote sustainable tourism mindful of the needs of the local people while at the same time giving our clients a great time and Real Safaris and Real adventure activities.
Who is eligible to apply?
There are no formal qualifications required to participate in this program, but volunteers must have a willingness to help and share a passion for working with those in need. Most participants are aged from 16-32 but there is no upper age limit for participation.
Why should I pay to volunteer?
With our projects are guaranteed a worthwhile work placement and a support network to guide you through it. This means you spend less time organising your trip and more time making a difference.
Our projects are designed to benefit the local partner projects and communities involved and create a sustainable development environment through tourism
Sample itinerary and additional activities
Normally our Volunteer Vacations and holidays run 12 - 14 days.
The itinerary presented here is only a general idea. Details can be changed
based on your group’s interests or abilities. We will discuss your trip at length prior to going so that your individual interests are accommodated and needs are met.
Day 1: Arrival / Transport to accommodation / swim/Dinner / Orientation/rest
Day 2 - 8 or 11: Breakfast / Group Meeting / Work project / Lunch / Project work / Dinner / Evening meal /free time .
Day 9 or 12 & 13: Normally we spend two or three days away on an activity like safari, white water rafting, fishing, bungee jumping, quad biking trips, swmming, forest walks, to give you a chance to relax, act like a tourist, shop, swim and reflect upon all that has just transpired.
Day 12 or 14: Travel day - Transport to airport and fly back home.
To see Detailed Itinerary Click here
●Additional activities
In addition to the activities listed for each country, we can arrange alternative cultural activities, guided tours or other leisure activities relevant to your group. Activities will be charged on an individual basis.
●Familiarisation visit
If you need to visit the project before a group trip (e.g. for health and safety purposes) we can arrange for a familiarisation visit to cover all the locations and activities included in the itinerary. This will be charged at the same group rate per person. Minimum numbers do not apply.
Cost for the trips-Leaders Travel free
The basic cost per person varies by country and as such is detailed with each specific project.
Leaders Travel free:
As a Real Africa Adventure Leader, you’ll will receive free place on the trip for every 10 people.
You will get free accommodation in Africa, free meals, free excursions and trip including a safari when you bring just 10 full-paying participants on your tour. Then, for each additional 10 full-paying travellers, you earn another free place. You can use your free places for other leaders or helpers.
Cash and discounts
Groups of 4 and above : £700 or $1200 US Dollars
2 People together: £750 GBP or $1,300 US Dollars
Single travellers: £800 GB pounds or $1700 US Dollars
A place on the Trips can be reserved for a deposit of £200or $380 US Dollars per person.
Trips can be reserved for a deposit of £200or $380 US Dollars per person.
The price above does not include international flights
The cost above includes
· 24/7 emergency support in the country if required
· Pre-departure support and information
· Airport pick-up on arrival (in Africa)
· Welcome orientation
· Two major meals per day
· Accommodation as specified for each project
· Transport between accommodation and project
· Activities and excursions stated on the itinerary
· Farewell dinner
Flamart Agents Costs above do not include
· Flights (Clients must make their own reservations)
· Visas and inoculations
· Additional snacks and drinks
· Personal insurance
Why should I pay to volunteer?
With our projects are guaranteed a worthwhile work placement and a support network to guide you through it. This means you spend less time organising your trip and more time making a difference.
Our projects are designed to benefit the local partner projects and communities involved and create a sustainable development environment through tourism
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