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Participate in a life changing experience in an impoverished community in Cape Town. Prepare food in the soup kitchen, help build sand bag houses, farm organic vegetables, assist with health care or the elderly, use your artisan skills, assist with youth development - there are numerous opportunities to contribute.
Highlights
Living in, and being part of, a local African community, and making lasting friendships
Making a lasting difference to people's lives by teaching and improving livelihoods for the local people, and assisting them to ultimately be self sufficient
Exploring the unique Cape environs such as Cape Point and Table Mountain National Park; learning about the Cape Floral Kingdom; hiking on Table Mountain; kayaking and viewing African penguins at Boulders Beach
Learning about the Xhosa Culture and experiencing the warmth and hospitality of the local people
Unique Aspects
As this impoverished community is in Cape Town, you will also experience one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and will enjoy varied sightseeing and adventure activities in the greater Cape Town environs
Best Time to Go
All Year
Accomodations
Township dormitory style in bunk beds or private guest house (sleeps up to 6 people) in the Ndlovu Settlement, with unique views of Table Mountain and False bay coastline. Accommodation is comfortable, clean, and above all,green.
Duration
7 days to 6 months
Sustainable Elements
Donation fee is included in the operation of free medical health clinic in the community
Buildings are all environmental friendly, use solar and wind power, and are made of sandbags
The entire project is community driven, based on community needs, and employs mostly local residents
Organic vegetable gardens provide essential food for the soup kitchen
Training is provided to the local community on how to grow their own vegetable gardens
Recycling projects
90% of costs go directly towards the project and local job creation in South Africa
Cost
US $120 $200 per person, per day.Trip price includes experienced tour leader who see to all your travel requirements, all meals, accommodations in either backpacker style dorm accommodation or private guesthouse, transportation to and from airport, sightseeing, and variety of adventure activities, donation to fund medical clinic, support from regional managers.
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