Southern Africa Venture

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Southern Africa Venture Phase 1:

• Game Ranger Skills in Caprivi, Namibia
• Cultural Orientation & Learn local Languages, Siphwe and Lozi
    Total time = Three weeks

“The best four months of my life so far! Would do it all again with exactly the same people, the group were great, we were like one big family”

Sarah Barr, 2007.

Your adventurous introduction to Africa

Our gateway to Africa is by air to Johannesburg in South Africa. We move quickly north to Zambia and Victoria Falls before reaching Caprivi in Namibia. We can't pass the falls without exploring in the footsteps of David Livingstone and we spend 3 days here to absorb Africa's charm and acclimatise to a new continent. At over a mile wide, Victoria Falls are the biggest in Africa, you'll do far more than just stand by them in awe; soar high above them in a helicopter, then put on a life jacket, grab a paddle and step into a raft for one of the most exhilarating experiences of your life! Raft the mighty Zambezi!
After all this adventure, you spend an evening on a more relaxed part of the river, having a drink as you unwind on a sunset cruise.

Caprivi Region Game Ranger Wilderness Skills

After the adventure at Victoria Falls in Zambia, we journey to the beautiful Caprivi Region of Namibia. The Caprivi region is a lush green strip with permanent rivers and vast woodlands providing a stunning environment for the natural world.

Africa for many people is all about the wildlife, and that is where your cultural introduction will start. In order to fully appreciate the astounding diversity of flora and fauna that Africa has to offer - you need to learn how to find it!

Your first task in Namibia is to learn survival techniques from finding water to making fire. Train to drive off road and conduct game drives, and discover how to track and approach wild animals. You can even practice rifle handling and shooting skills. You will discover just what it takes to be a Game Ranger in this 2 week practical course, which will have you uncovering edible plants during nights spent out in the remote African Wilderness!

At the heat of the day we take advice from the animals, and seek out shade from the midday sun. Under the shelter of a Baobab tree we practice the local languages such as Siphwe and Lozi with our guides and trackers.

After these long wilderness days, evening brings cooler temperatures and we cook dinner on the open fire listening to the sounds of the wildlife change as day turns to night. Have you learned enough yet to identify them by their call? Pour yourself a drink, put your feet up and listen to Africa.

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