Joburg Bush Voluntour 17D/16N

17 Days Starting in Johannesburg, South Africa and ending in Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve, South Africa

Visiting: Johannesburg, Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve

Tour operator:

Bamba Travel

Tour code:

51408

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

18-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Volunteering Tours

From: $1490

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable African wildlife volunteer adventure in South Africa's stunning bushveld. This eco-tour offers unique opportunities to engage in hands-on conservation efforts, interact with diverse wildlife, and explore iconic natural reserves. From tracking big game to participating in essential community projects, you'll immerse yourself in authentic experiences that make a difference. Perfect for eco-conscious travelers seeking adventure and purposeful travel, this journey promises unforgettable memories amid breathtaking landscapes. Join a community committed to preserving Africa's rich biodiversity.

Highlights

  • Explore Johannesburg's cultural attractions

  • Visit Dinokeng Big Five Game Reserve

  • Volunteer at local care centers for children

Itinerary

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Day 1: Johannesburg, South Africa

Location: Johannesburg

Duration: 6 Days

Departure Time: Anytime


Johannesburg Full Day Walking Tour (B/D)


Start your South African experience with a full day walking tour of Johannesburg (including a choice of museums). Explore the fascinating immigrant town of Johannesburg and get to know the different African cultures and the local hospitable people. In the evening, movies, music or other experiences can be arranged.

Day 2: Johannesburg, South Africa

Location: Johannesburg

Local Market Visit (B/D)


Visit a trendy local market and take in the ambience of the local culture, live music and dance performances. Take advantage of this great opportunity to try the variety of food around. In the late afternoon, transfer toĀ Maboneng to settle into your accommodation and get to know your hosts.

Day 3: Johannesburg, South Africa

Location: Johannesburg

Brunch at a Gourmet Artisanal Food Market., Transfer to Dinokeng Big Five Game Reserve (B/D)


Before leaving Johannesburg, you will visit a gourmet artisanal food market for a delicious brunch. Afterwards, transfer to Dinokeng Big Five Game Reserve where you can experience a micro-light flight or a 2-hour drive in the game reserve, weather permitting.

Day 4: Big Five Game Reserve, South Africa

Location: Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve

Volunteer at Children Care Centers (B/L/D)


Today you will arrive at the child care center in a rural and pristine game reserve. The next two weeks will be spent helping teachers and staff as well as interacting with the children and helping them learn and grow. The next two weeks will keep you busy as you will have a variety of different volunteer responsibilities so that your time at the care center is fresh, rewarding, and fun! You will help teachers and staff with daily tasks as well as interacting with the children to assist them through learning and play!

Day 5 : Days 5-16: Big Five Game Reserve, South Africa

Location: Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve

Volunteer at Children Care CentersĀ (B/L/D)


As a volunteer you will be in charge of cleaning and decorating the daycare center and playgrounds, teaching basic movement skills for preschool children, which includes singing, dancing and playing with children. You will have an amazing chance to help children in so many different ways. You'll be able to explore all the moving parts that are involved in an organization that helps underprivileged children. You will help behind the scenes as well as getting to interact and play with the children directly! For example, help under stimulated kids develop their motor skills through sports and play! You will also help teachers make teaching aids and prepare for creative activities, make food and material for special events, sort and distribute donations and assist with recycling projects. Additionally, your role may include playing, entertaining and stimulating the babies. Changing of nappies, bathing and creaming the little ones, feeding the babies, cleaning facilities, washing clothes and bedding may also be your responsibility. You will also get your hands dirty, help garden and build vegetable tunnels and fruit trees to provide local produce to the children! This volunteer experience is unique in that you will get to help in so many ways. You won't be bored with the variety of tasks and the difference you'll make in the children's' lives won't be forgotten.

Day 6 : Days 5-16: Big Five Game Reserve, South Africa

Location: Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve

Volunteer at Children Care CentersĀ (B/L/D)


As a volunteer you will be in charge of cleaning and decorating the daycare center and playgrounds, teaching basic movement skills for preschool children, which includes singing, dancing and playing with children. You will have an amazing chance to help children in so many different ways. You'll be able to explore all the moving parts that are involved in an organization that helps underprivileged children. You will help behind the scenes as well as getting to interact and play with the children directly! For example, help under stimulated kids develop their motor skills through sports and play! You will also help teachers make teaching aids and prepare for creative activities, make food and material for special events, sort and distribute donations and assist with recycling projects. Additionally, your role may include playing, entertaining and stimulating the babies. Changing of nappies, bathing and creaming the little ones, feeding the babies, cleaning facilities, washing clothes and bedding may also be your responsibility. You will also get your hands dirty, help garden and build vegetable tunnels and fruit trees to provide local produce to the children! This volunteer experience is unique in that you will get to help in so many ways. You won't be bored with the variety of tasks and the difference you'll make in the children's' lives won't be forgotten.

Day 7 : Days 5-16: Big Five Game Reserve, South Africa

Location: Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve

Volunteer at Children Care CentersĀ (B/L/D)


As a volunteer you will be in charge of cleaning and decorating the daycare center and playgrounds, teaching basic movement skills for preschool children, which includes singing, dancing and playing with children. You will have an amazing chance to help children in so many different ways. You'll be able to explore all the moving parts that are involved in an organization that helps underprivileged children. You will help behind the scenes as well as getting to interact and play with the children directly! For example, help under stimulated kids develop their motor skills through sports and play! You will also help teachers make teaching aids and prepare for creative activities, make food and material for special events, sort and distribute donations and assist with recycling projects. Additionally, your role may include playing, entertaining and stimulating the babies. Changing of nappies, bathing and creaming the little ones, feeding the babies, cleaning facilities, washing clothes and bedding may also be your responsibility. You will also get your hands dirty, help garden and build vegetable tunnels and fruit trees to provide local produce to the children! This volunteer experience is unique in that you will get to help in so many ways. You won't be bored with the variety of tasks and the difference you'll make in the children's' lives won't be forgotten.

Day 8 : Days 5-16: Big Five Game Reserve, South Africa

Location: Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve

Volunteer at Children Care CentersĀ (B/L/D)


As a volunteer you will be in charge of cleaning and decorating the daycare center and playgrounds, teaching basic movement skills for preschool children, which includes singing, dancing and playing with children. You will have an amazing chance to help children in so many different ways. You'll be able to explore all the moving parts that are involved in an organization that helps underprivileged children. You will help behind the scenes as well as getting to interact and play with the children directly! For example, help under stimulated kids develop their motor skills through sports and play! You will also help teachers make teaching aids and prepare for creative activities, make food and material for special events, sort and distribute donations and assist with recycling projects. Additionally, your role may include playing, entertaining and stimulating the babies. Changing of nappies, bathing and creaming the little ones, feeding the babies, cleaning facilities, washing clothes and bedding may also be your responsibility. You will also get your hands dirty, help garden and build vegetable tunnels and fruit trees to provide local produce to the children! This volunteer experience is unique in that you will get to help in so many ways. You won't be bored with the variety of tasks and the difference you'll make in the children's' lives won't be forgotten.

Day 9 : Days 5-16: Big Five Game Reserve, South Africa

Location: Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve

Volunteer at Children Care CentersĀ (B/L/D)


As a volunteer you will be in charge of cleaning and decorating the daycare center and playgrounds, teaching basic movement skills for preschool children, which includes singing, dancing and playing with children. You will have an amazing chance to help children in so many different ways. You'll be able to explore all the moving parts that are involved in an organization that helps underprivileged children. You will help behind the scenes as well as getting to interact and play with the children directly! For example, help under stimulated kids develop their motor skills through sports and play! You will also help teachers make teaching aids and prepare for creative activities, make food and material for special events, sort and distribute donations and assist with recycling projects. Additionally, your role may include playing, entertaining and stimulating the babies. Changing of nappies, bathing and creaming the little ones, feeding the babies, cleaning facilities, washing clothes and bedding may also be your responsibility. You will also get your hands dirty, help garden and build vegetable tunnels and fruit trees to provide local produce to the children! This volunteer experience is unique in that you will get to help in so many ways. You won't be bored with the variety of tasks and the difference you'll make in the children's' lives won't be forgotten.

Day 10 : Days 5-16: Big Five Game Reserve, South Africa

Location: Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve

Volunteer at Children Care CentersĀ (B/L/D)


As a volunteer you will be in charge of cleaning and decorating the daycare center and playgrounds, teaching basic movement skills for preschool children, which includes singing, dancing and playing with children. You will have an amazing chance to help children in so many different ways. You'll be able to explore all the moving parts that are involved in an organization that helps underprivileged children. You will help behind the scenes as well as getting to interact and play with the children directly! For example, help under stimulated kids develop their motor skills through sports and play! You will also help teachers make teaching aids and prepare for creative activities, make food and material for special events, sort and distribute donations and assist with recycling projects. Additionally, your role may include playing, entertaining and stimulating the babies. Changing of nappies, bathing and creaming the little ones, feeding the babies, cleaning facilities, washing clothes and bedding may also be your responsibility. You will also get your hands dirty, help garden and build vegetable tunnels and fruit trees to provide local produce to the children! This volunteer experience is unique in that you will get to help in so many ways. You won't be bored with the variety of tasks and the difference you'll make in the children's' lives won't be forgotten.

Day 11 : Days 5-16: Big Five Game Reserve, South Africa

Location: Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve

Volunteer at Children Care CentersĀ (B/L/D)


As a volunteer you will be in charge of cleaning and decorating the daycare center and playgrounds, teaching basic movement skills for preschool children, which includes singing, dancing and playing with children. You will have an amazing chance to help children in so many different ways. You'll be able to explore all the moving parts that are involved in an organization that helps underprivileged children. You will help behind the scenes as well as getting to interact and play with the children directly! For example, help under stimulated kids develop their motor skills through sports and play! You will also help teachers make teaching aids and prepare for creative activities, make food and material for special events, sort and distribute donations and assist with recycling projects. Additionally, your role may include playing, entertaining and stimulating the babies. Changing of nappies, bathing and creaming the little ones, feeding the babies, cleaning facilities, washing clothes and bedding may also be your responsibility. You will also get your hands dirty, help garden and build vegetable tunnels and fruit trees to provide local produce to the children! This volunteer experience is unique in that you will get to help in so many ways. You won't be bored with the variety of tasks and the difference you'll make in the children's' lives won't be forgotten.

Day 12 : Days 5-16: Big Five Game Reserve, South Africa

Location: Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve

Volunteer at Children Care CentersĀ (B/L/D)


As a volunteer you will be in charge of cleaning and decorating the daycare center and playgrounds, teaching basic movement skills for preschool children, which includes singing, dancing and playing with children. You will have an amazing chance to help children in so many different ways. You'll be able to explore all the moving parts that are involved in an organization that helps underprivileged children. You will help behind the scenes as well as getting to interact and play with the children directly! For example, help under stimulated kids develop their motor skills through sports and play! You will also help teachers make teaching aids and prepare for creative activities, make food and material for special events, sort and distribute donations and assist with recycling projects. Additionally, your role may include playing, entertaining and stimulating the babies. Changing of nappies, bathing and creaming the little ones, feeding the babies, cleaning facilities, washing clothes and bedding may also be your responsibility. You will also get your hands dirty, help garden and build vegetable tunnels and fruit trees to provide local produce to the children! This volunteer experience is unique in that you will get to help in so many ways. You won't be bored with the variety of tasks and the difference you'll make in the children's' lives won't be forgotten.

Day 13 : Days 5-16: Big Five Game Reserve, South Africa

Location: Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve

Volunteer at Children Care CentersĀ (B/L/D)


As a volunteer you will be in charge of cleaning and decorating the daycare center and playgrounds, teaching basic movement skills for preschool children, which includes singing, dancing and playing with children. You will have an amazing chance to help children in so many different ways. You'll be able to explore all the moving parts that are involved in an organization that helps underprivileged children. You will help behind the scenes as well as getting to interact and play with the children directly! For example, help under stimulated kids develop their motor skills through sports and play! You will also help teachers make teaching aids and prepare for creative activities, make food and material for special events, sort and distribute donations and assist with recycling projects. Additionally, your role may include playing, entertaining and stimulating the babies. Changing of nappies, bathing and creaming the little ones, feeding the babies, cleaning facilities, washing clothes and bedding may also be your responsibility. You will also get your hands dirty, help garden and build vegetable tunnels and fruit trees to provide local produce to the children! This volunteer experience is unique in that you will get to help in so many ways. You won't be bored with the variety of tasks and the difference you'll make in the children's' lives won't be forgotten.

Day 14 : Days 5-16: Big Five Game Reserve, South Africa

Location: Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve

Volunteer at Children Care CentersĀ (B/L/D)


As a volunteer you will be in charge of cleaning and decorating the daycare center and playgrounds, teaching basic movement skills for preschool children, which includes singing, dancing and playing with children. You will have an amazing chance to help children in so many different ways. You'll be able to explore all the moving parts that are involved in an organization that helps underprivileged children. You will help behind the scenes as well as getting to interact and play with the children directly! For example, help under stimulated kids develop their motor skills through sports and play! You will also help teachers make teaching aids and prepare for creative activities, make food and material for special events, sort and distribute donations and assist with recycling projects. Additionally, your role may include playing, entertaining and stimulating the babies. Changing of nappies, bathing and creaming the little ones, feeding the babies, cleaning facilities, washing clothes and bedding may also be your responsibility. You will also get your hands dirty, help garden and build vegetable tunnels and fruit trees to provide local produce to the children! This volunteer experience is unique in that you will get to help in so many ways. You won't be bored with the variety of tasks and the difference you'll make in the children's' lives won't be forgotten.

Day 15 : Days 5-16: Big Five Game Reserve, South Africa

Location: Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve

Volunteer at Children Care CentersĀ (B/L/D)


As a volunteer you will be in charge of cleaning and decorating the daycare center and playgrounds, teaching basic movement skills for preschool children, which includes singing, dancing and playing with children. You will have an amazing chance to help children in so many different ways. You'll be able to explore all the moving parts that are involved in an organization that helps underprivileged children. You will help behind the scenes as well as getting to interact and play with the children directly! For example, help under stimulated kids develop their motor skills through sports and play! You will also help teachers make teaching aids and prepare for creative activities, make food and material for special events, sort and distribute donations and assist with recycling projects. Additionally, your role may include playing, entertaining and stimulating the babies. Changing of nappies, bathing and creaming the little ones, feeding the babies, cleaning facilities, washing clothes and bedding may also be your responsibility. You will also get your hands dirty, help garden and build vegetable tunnels and fruit trees to provide local produce to the children! This volunteer experience is unique in that you will get to help in so many ways. You won't be bored with the variety of tasks and the difference you'll make in the children's' lives won't be forgotten.

Day 16 : Days 5-16: Big Five Game Reserve, South Africa

Location: Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve

Volunteer at Children Care CentersĀ (B/L/D)


As a volunteer you will be in charge of cleaning and decorating the daycare center and playgrounds, teaching basic movement skills for preschool children, which includes singing, dancing and playing with children. You will have an amazing chance to help children in so many different ways. You'll be able to explore all the moving parts that are involved in an organization that helps underprivileged children. You will help behind the scenes as well as getting to interact and play with the children directly! For example, help under stimulated kids develop their motor skills through sports and play! You will also help teachers make teaching aids and prepare for creative activities, make food and material for special events, sort and distribute donations and assist with recycling projects. Additionally, your role may include playing, entertaining and stimulating the babies. Changing of nappies, bathing and creaming the little ones, feeding the babies, cleaning facilities, washing clothes and bedding may also be your responsibility. You will also get your hands dirty, help garden and build vegetable tunnels and fruit trees to provide local produce to the children! This volunteer experience is unique in that you will get to help in so many ways. You won't be bored with the variety of tasks and the difference you'll make in the children's' lives won't be forgotten.

Day 17: Big Five Game Reserve, South Africa

Location: Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve

Last Day of Voluneering (B/L)



Enjoy your last day as a volunteer with the children. Say goodbye to your new friends and have a safe journey onwards.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    16 nights Accommodation Volunteer House

  • Transport

    Airport Transfers

  • Meals

    17B/14L/16D

  • Activities

    Cultural Visits
    Johannesburg Full Day Walking Tour
    Local Market Visit
    Brunch at a Gourmet Artisanal Food Market
    Dinokeng Big Five Game Reserve Visit

  • Guides

    The tour does not have a guide

  • Extras

    South African SIM

What's Not Included

  • Medical insurance

  • Use of phones (SIM / landline)

  • Towels and toiletries

  • Transport to accommodation if you arrive before start date or leave after the end of the project

  • Weekend excursions

  • Local Transport for social activities

  • Accommodation if you arrive before the start date or after the end of the project

Check out our Q&As

  • Is there an age limit?

    No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.

  • Do I need travel insurance?

    We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.

Reviews of this operator

Jonas Nesset(Norway)  

The company is exceptional. When...

Dec 10 2019

The company is exceptional. When I had questions, I always got prompt and professional answers. The excursions that Bamba organized were fantastic! Thank you once again for everything!

Shane Alce(United Kingdom)  

For true explorers....

Aug 12 2019

For true explorers.

Marian Reder(Germany)  

To this day, this is...

Oct 2 2019

To this day, this is the best tour we've ever done together as a couple! The fun activities, great hotels and nice guides worth the money! We were always taken care of and they made sure that we had a good time. This tour is definitely worth taking.

Tanja Ottosen(Denmark)  

The Bamba Team really made...

Jan 9 2020

The Bamba Team really made my journey one of the most memorable experiences of my life! Still so nice and supportive! They handled everything and responded to each question within a few minutes. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. Especially if you want to do a lot of activities and travel to a lot of different places without feeling rushed. They've also helped me with specific issues that weren't covered by the tour, as well as answering general questions. Thank you so much for making my journey so enjoyable!

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The tour was fantastic; I...

Feb 12 2020

The tour was fantastic; I was able to visit some of Japan's most beautiful locations, and the accommodations were excellent, with convenient access to the city's best attractions. Also, our tour guide was fantastic. I will pick bamba again and recommend the tour to anyone who wants to see Japan while having a good time!!

Aaron Davies(Australia)  

I only have good words...

Oct 23 2019

I only have good words about our trip to Kenya. The entire experience was totally magical and I struggle to say how fantastic it was. We were fortunate enough to have a brilliant vehicle for ourselves, but we had great luck with David for our guide too. He was very knowledgeable, courteous and nice. Thank you for helping to create this fantastic safari experience. I Highly recommend this company.

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Bamba Experience has been the...

Jun 5 2019

Bamba Experience has been the best tour guide I've ever had. Every tour has been a thrilling experience. There are so many things to choose from. Bamba has been extremely helpful in providing us with all of the necessary information for our departures and activities! Bamba has made this a simple and enjoyable experience. I'll certainly tell my friends and family about it! Thank you very much, Bamba!!

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We organized a trip through...

Feb 20 2020

We organized a trip through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia on the hop-on, hop-off bus. It made the trip so much simpler for us as first-time travelers because we just had to send an email to arrange the bus, which avoided the hassle of looking for the best price and so on! We also had a number of tours included, they were all amazing and saved us the trouble of trying to find the best offers on our own; it also meant we got to see a lot of stuff we wouldn't have seen otherwise. Overall, it was a fantastic experience that I will strongly suggest and use again!

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Our Bamba tour of Vietnam...

Jun 25 2019

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Alexis Helman(Australia)  

I had booked our Uyuni...

Jun 25 2019

I had booked our Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 3D/2N (Uyuni to Atacama) tour via an Australian travel agency, but they had made an error and refused to assist us or take responsibility. This was very difficult for us because we wanted to have a stress-free honeymoon. I contacted Bamba and I asked if we could talk on the phone so they made the improvements to our tour reservation that our travel agent declined to make. The quality of service was exceptional and they generously offered to us a complimentary gift because it was our honeymoon. I can't say enough good things about Bamba.

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    Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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