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BUSH SKILLS COURSE & ZULU EXPERIENCE
15 DAYS LODGES/CAMPS OFFBEAT SOUTH AFRICA A unique opportunity to learn bush skills in Umfolozi Game Reserve the oldest game reserve in Africa enjoy an authentic experience of community life in a traditional Zulu village and explore some of the most stunning wetland scenery in Africa. Learning Bush Skills Umfolozi is a tropical wilderness of undulating, bush-covered hills between two branches of the great Mfolozi River. Famous for its ambitious rhino conservation programme, the reserve is arguably the best place in Africa to see both black and white rhino, as well as the 'big five'. We spend 3 days learning how to identify and interpret the wildlife and many natural signs around us, as well as wildlife photography, bush survival and camping skills. Putting knowledge gained into practice is an important element of the course, so day we will head out with our expert guides on game walks and drives, with nights around the campfire, sharing our experiences. World Heritage Wetlands & Zulu Homestay The World Heritage proclaimed Greater St. Lucia Park's complex eco-system combines coastal dunes, sub-tropical forests, grassy plains and wetlands. We'll explore the lake systems, including two estuary-linked lakes of St Lucia and Kosi, on foot, boat and canoe and may have the chance to go whale watching in season (optional). Finally we spend two nights as guests in a rural Zulu village, during which time we hope to meet the local herbalist and spiritual healer. Nothing is contrived for tourists so our programme is totally dependant on what is happening in the community at the time as the local people go about their daily routines.
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Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Durban. 2 Arrive Durban; drive Umfolozi Game Reserve. 3 to 5 Bushkills course in Umfolozi. 6 Drive Kosi Lake System. 7 Boat and hike to Kwadapha. 8 At leisure; optional forest walks/ swimming. 9 Boat/hike to 3rd Lake camp. 10 Visit Tembe Elephant Park; drive Ndumo Game Reserve. 11 Game drive; drive Lake St Lucia. 12 Optional whale watching tour; drive Ekuthuleni Zulu homestay. 13 Cultural programme in Ekutheleni. 14 Drive Durban; fly London. 15 Arrive London. Accommodation & Meals: 4nts camp, 3nts lodge, 3nts chalet, 2nts village hut; 12 breakfasts, 8 lunches & 11 dinners are included. See p22. Mode of Travel: Minibus/Boat/On foot. Comment: A varied and active tour with the opportunity to learn about the people and wildlife of South Africa Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader, park staff and village leaders. Group Size: Approx 12 to 16.
What are the benefits? This tour supports a variety of community based tourism initiatives which allow local people and rural communities to directly benefit from tourism.
DATES AND PRICES Flight Inc 15 days Sat to Sat
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2008 deps flight land Price in £s inc only 26 Jul-09 Aug 1895 1095 15 Nov-29 Nov 1795 1095 Land Only tour: 13 days - start Durban day 2 (Sun), end Durban day 14 (Fri) Plus Local Payment: ZAR2000 (approx £140) payable Durban These are guide prices, see p25 for details.
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SWAZILAND MOZAMBIQUE
SOUTH AFRICA
NDUMO GAME RESERVE
Sunrise game drive Tembe elephant park
LAKE KOSI KWADAPHA COMMUNITY CAMP
SOUTH AFRICA
KWAZULU NATAL
UMFOLOZI GAME RESERVE
Bush Skills Course Game drives Ulundi local market
Hiking, & snorkelling Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park
LAKE ST LUCIA
Sunset cruise Optional whale-watching (Jul to Nov)
EKUTHULENI
Zulu homestay From/to Durban airport
INDIAN OCEAN
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