Africa

“The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa – for he has so much to look forward to.”

– Richard Mullin

Dates

July 23 to August 4, 2023

dates may change +/- a day or two based on flight availability and prices.

Costs

$2,500

Covers all expenses (lodging, food, activities, etc). Airfare not included

Airfare

$1,500

This is an estimated cost for all airfare departing from the Gateway airport

Join us on a multi country Sub Sahara African Yuda Bands Humanitarian Adventure (Yuda Venture) through Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana! Our time will be split between adventurous activities like zip lining over the largest waterfall in the world and service and cultural activities like visiting Yuda Bands sponsored students in their humble homes. Yuda Ventures are the perfect blend of service and adventure.

On the Itinerary

Please note that itinerary is subject to change from year to year.

Victoria Falls

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls will be a highlight of the trip. More water passes over these falls than any other waterfall making Vic Falls the largest waterfall in the world. Adventure seekers can join us on a zip-line over the falls, bungee jump off the 15th highest bridge in the world, take a dip in Angel’s pool at the edge of the waterfall, or white water raft the world renowned Zambezi River.

On the Itinerary

Please note that itinerary is subject to change from year to year.

Victoria Falls

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls will be a highlight of the trip. More water passes over these falls than any other waterfall making Vic Falls the largest waterfall in the world. Adventure seekers can join us on a zip-line over the falls, bungee jump off the 15th highest bridge in the world, take a dip in Angel’s pool at the edge of the waterfall, or white water raft the world renowned Zambezi River.

Clothing Project

Each volunteer will select a family to support on the trip by providing them clothing. Before leaving, participants will be given clothing sizes to collect for their family. We’ll deliver the clothes to each family and visit them in their humble homes. In the homes is where you will see true African culture and fall in love with the people you serve.

Clothing Project

Each volunteer will select a family to support on the trip by providing them clothing. Before leaving, participants will be given clothing sizes to collect for their family. We’ll deliver the clothes to each family and visit them in their humble homes. In the homes is where you will see true African culture and fall in love with the people you serve.

Chobe Game Park Safari

Chobe National Game Park is rated as one of the most impressive wildlife parks in all of Africa, boasting one of the largest elephant concentrations in the world. It’s the setting for numerous National Geographic documentaries. While nobody can guarantee wildlife, four of the “Big Five” animals can be found in this park.

Chobe Game Park Safari

Chobe National Game Park is rated as one of the most impressive wildlife parks in all of Africa, boasting one of the largest elephant concentrations in the world. It’s the setting for numerous National Geographic documentaries. While nobody can guarantee wildlife, four of the “Big Five” animals can be found in this park.

Building Chicken Coops

As the economy of Zimbabwe continues to struggle the majority of the population remains unemployed and hungry. We will build and provide chicken coops, feed, and ten laying hens to many struggling families. An experienced chicken farmer will then instruct each family on how to property care for the birds and coops and teach how to make a profit from the eggs so each family can continue to better their situation, long after we have returned home.

Building Chicken Coops

As the economy of Zimbabwe continues to struggle the majority of the population remains unemployed and hungry. We will build and provide chicken coops, feed, and ten laying hens to many struggling families. An experienced chicken farmer will then instruct each family on how to property care for the birds and coops and teach how to make a profit from the eggs so each family can continue to better their situation, long after we have returned home.

Chobe River Cruise

Take a relaxing afternoon/evening boat cruise on the Chobe River, as we watch wildlife gather to drink the life-giving water. The Chobe is one of the most important rivers in Africa and flows from Angola through Zimbabwe over Vic Falls and out to the sea. We’ll see more elephants that we can count and come within feet of crocodiles and hippos. As the sun drops, it becomes apparent why many consider a Chobe River sunset among the most beautiful in the world.

Chobe River Cruise

Take a relaxing afternoon/evening boat cruise on the Chobe River, as we watch wildlife gather to drink the life-giving water. The Chobe is one of the most important rivers in Africa and flows from Angola through Zimbabwe over Vic Falls and out to the sea. We’ll see more elephants that we can count and come within feet of crocodiles and hippos. As the sun drops, it becomes apparent why many consider a Chobe River sunset among the most beautiful in the world.

Cultural Experience

In Zimbabwe the Yuda Bands students will put on a performance for us of native dancing and song. We’ll travel by boat to Namibia to spend an afternoon exploring nationally preserved cultural villages and villagers living daily life as they have for centuries. We’ll enjoy a traditional braai (bbq) in Botswana with a local family who will teach us about customs and cultures as we sample unique meats and the popular Mopane Worms.

Cultural Experience

In Zimbabwe the Yuda Bands students will put on a performance for us of native dancing and song. We’ll travel by boat to Namibia to spend an afternoon exploring nationally preserved cultural villages and villagers living daily life as they have for centuries. We’ll enjoy a traditional braai (bbq) in Botswana with a local family who will teach us about customs and cultures as we sample unique meats and the popular Mopane Worms.

Elephant Encounter

You’ll love this once in a life time experience as you get up close and personal with the world’s most majestic land animals. Feed the elephants and take a selfie that nobody will believe is not Photoshopped on this amazing encounter at Antelope National Game Park reserve in Gweru, Zimbabwe. This is guaranteed to be one of the most memorable parts of the trip.

Elephant Encounter

You’ll love this once in a life time experience as you get up close and personal with the world’s most majestic land animals. Feed the elephants and take a selfie that nobody will believe is not Photoshopped on this amazing encounter at Antelope National Game Park reserve in Gweru, Zimbabwe. This is guaranteed to be one of the most memorable parts of the trip.

Wildlife Sanctuary

We’ll visit the CARACAL wildlife sancuary in Kasane Botswana. CARACOL is an acronym for: Centre for Conservation of African Resources: Animals, Communities and Land use. Get ready to hold exotic snakes, watch the meerkats catch rides on the backs of the worthog’s (think Timon and Pumba) and get up close and personal with the always so popular bush babies!

Wildlife Sanctuary

We’ll visit the CARACAL wildlife sancuary in Kasane Botswana. CARACOL is an acronym for: Centre for Conservation of African Resources: Animals, Communities and Land use. Get ready to hold exotic snakes, watch the meerkats catch rides on the backs of the worthog’s (think Timon and Pumba) and get up close and personal with the always so popular bush babies!

Chobe Crocodile Farm

Take a unique tour of a fully functioning crocodile farm. You’ll learn all about how and why crocodiles are raised. This particular farm that we visit raises Nile Crocodiles which can live for over 100 years and grow up to 14 feel long and weigh nearly 1,000 lbs!

Chobe Crocodile Farm

Take a unique tour of a fully functioning crocodile farm. You’ll learn all about how and why crocodiles are raised. This particular farm that we visit raises Nile Crocodiles which can live for over 100 years and grow up to 14 feel long and weigh nearly 1,000 lbs!

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Yuda Ventures Frequently Asked Questions

We welcome all that would like to join us. Teachers, parents, students, etc. Minimum age for Nicaragua and Guatemala is 14, for Zimbabwe is 16 unless accompanied by a parent or older sibling. We have taken volunteers as young as 9 y/o and as old as 85 y/o.

The fees range from $1500-2500 depending on the trip. Volunteer fees cover your accommodations (hotels/lodging), food, transport, service project expenses, activities, inter-country airfare (Guatemala only), etc.

Yes, all money paid to Yuda Bands is tax deductible.

A trip can fluctuate +/- a day based on a variety of factors like airfare, departure location, etc.

Zimbabwe: 13 days

Guatemala: 9 days

Nicaragua: 7 days

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We visit our students and other families in their homes on all trips and bring them clothings/food. Each Yuda Venture varies based on the country and the group of volunteers. A few examples of past projects are:

-Building chicken coops
-Pouring cement floors in homes
-Installing electrical wires in homes
-Leadership trainings with students
-Planting trees
-Painting a hospital and schools
-Painting street traffic signs/cross walks.

Depending on the country and depending on the city we stay in either hotels or lodges/BNBs.

Yes, if you have a group of 10 or more we can do a private trip for your group to any of our three locations. We can be flexible and find travel dates that work for your schedule as long as they don’t interfere with existing Yuda Venture travel dates.

Yes, we encourage all Yuda Venture participants to invite friends or family to join our trip. That being said, many volunteers do not know anyone before joining the trip.