Africa
“The only person I envy is the one who has not yet been to Africa – for they have so much to look forward to.”
– Richard Mullin
Dates
Dec 26, 2023 - Jan 5, 2024
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
$2,000
This is an estimated cost for all airfare departing from the gateway airport which will be on the East Coast of the US.
Join us on a multi country Sub Sahara African Yuda Bands Cultural Adventure (Yuda Venture) through Botswana, Zambia and Namibia! Our time will be split between adventurous activities like zip lining over the largest waterfall in the world and cultural activities like visiting families in their humble homes and serving locals. 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. (Bungee is a $168 add-on expense)
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. (Bungee is a $168 add-on expense
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.
Service Project
While this trip is more focused on cultural experiences we will spend a day completing a service project. Service projects are a great way to work with local people to improve their own community. Past projects include building chicken coops, painting old folks homes and schools.
Service Project
While this trip is more focused on cultural experiences we will spend a day completing a service project. Service projects are a great way to work with local people to improve their own community. Past projects include building chicken coops, painting old folks homes and schools.
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 Presentation
As we travel we will enjoy different cultural presentations as we learn about each country we visit. These presentations range from native dancing and singing to local families teaching us about customs and cultures as we sample unique meats and the popular Mopane Worms.
Cultural Experience
As we travel we will enjoy different cultural presentations as we learn about each country we visit. These presentations range from native dancing and singing to local families teaching us about customs and cultures as we sample unique meats and the popular Mopane Worms.
Up-close Animal Encounter
You’ll love this once in a life time experience as you get up close and personal with the world’s most known animals. Past encounters have been lion walks and elephant feedings. This is guaranteed to be one of the most memorable parts of the trip.
Up-close Animal Encounter
You’ll love this once in a life time experience as you get up close and personal with the world’s most known animals. Past encounters have been lion walks and elephant feedings. This is guaranteed to be one of the most memorable parts of the trip.
Pre-school visit
We’ll visit the only pre-school an Impalila island, Namibia. Be sure to bring some toys and candy to give to these cute kids. The children will sing us some songs as we learn more about what they learn and what their future is like as a Namibian
Pre-school visit
We’ll visit the only pre-school an Impalila island, Namibia. Be sure to bring some toys and candy to give to these cute kids. The children will sing us some songs as we learn more about what they learn and what their future is like as a Namibian
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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