The Eco School Challenge is a school trip abroad out of the ordinary. We arrange Africa challenges and educational expeditions for groups of young adventurers from colleges and schools. A trip abroad in the developing world will stretch comfort zones, teach life skills, and expand minds outside the classroom.
Worldwide Experience can provide tailor-made Africa challenges to suit the needs and ambitions of your group. We are already well established at a number of schools, colleges and universities within the UK, having planned their Eco School Challenge trips to various locations around the world. The aim of each school trip abroad is to promote a sense of adventure, leadership, responsibility and international understanding, preparing young people to meet challenges of the future with confidence and compassion.
Although each Eco School trip abroad is entirely tailor made, see some existing itineraries below of Africa challenges we have already provided and experienced.
Education through experience is the heart of the Eco School philosophy, and our Africa challenges offer the experiences of a lifetime. Worldwide Experience will arrange expeditions packed with physical challenges and eye-opening cultural exchanges in some of the worlds most beautiful countries. Eco Schoolexpeditions are exhilarating journeys of self discovery that benefit young people from all backgrounds.
Operating in several countries, and with the emphasis on “making a difference,” the Africa challenges are based around conservation and community work with the added extras of adventure and R&R. What makes each experience so special is that the Eco School challenge is completely flexible, and can be tailored to suit each individual group depending on what elements are required. We can help you make a completely unique itinerary for your school trip abroad.
How Does It Work?
Organizing your Eco School Challenge couldnt be easier. Our fully trained UK and in-country team are on hand every step of the way to help tailor your trip abroad to your school’s exact requirements.
There a number of activities to choose from, with each of the Eco School challenges in Africa beneficial both to the nature reserves and communities which you assist, and to your students on their unforgettable school trip abroad.
Eco School activities might include teaching, care and outreach projects in struggling communities; maintaining nature reserves that are home to elephants, big cats and rhinos; and tracking or caring for safari animals. Imagine a school trip abroad that includes a night time game drive or survival style sleep-out on a game reserve! Whether you want to focus totally on conservation elements, or spend the majority of time working with the community, we can create detailed itineraries for Africa challenges based on what you and your students require.
How Can I get involved?
We provide you with a constant service, making the preparation for your school trip abroad as easy as possible. Our experienced UK team will provide all the support you need in the build up to your Eco school challenge. We can come and present the concept to your students to help generate interest, and we also run Q&A sessions for tutors, parents and pupils prior to departure to help settle any pre-departure queries.
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Shamwari Game Reserve is situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, only an hour’s drive from Port Elizabeth. This area historically had an abundance of wild game roaming free.
The Eastern Cape is justifiably famous for a number of other game reserves. The great herds of Knysna Forest elephants were almost totally eradicated at the turn of this century, and yet, miraculously, the man most responsible for nearly wiping out an entire species had a dramatic change of heart and spent the balance of his life fighting for a safe haven for these rare and wonderful animals.
Addo National Park and the Mountain Zebra Park saw almost exactly the same thing happen to the rare mountain zebra. Shot to the brink of extinction, in the 1930s this rare species struggled to come back. Today, there are over 200 in the park.
Conservation volunteers are accommodated at Pote’s Lodge situated in the Southern area of Shamwari Game Reserve which is located two minutes from Shamwari’s wildlife centre.
There are 15 bedrooms as well as a communal living area and lecture room, all rooms are twin bedded and ensuite. Pote’s boasts many facilities including TV with DSTV (Sky) and DVD player, CD player and a computer is shared between all conservation volunteers. There is also a Braai (BBQ) area and a swimming pool for all volunteers to relax and use at leisure.
The accommodation is based on a predator free section of the reserve allowing total freedom and safety to all our Conservation volunteers.
Back Up and Support
As part of Worldwide Experiences dedication to our clients we provide back up and support for all groups in the lead up and duration of their challenge. We work closely with the organising tutors and members of the school to ensure the challenge is not only worth while and fun but also safe and well organised.
Presentations
If you think the Eco School Challenge is a great idea for your school groups excursion you can arrange for a Worldwide Experience representative to give a presentation to your pupils and staff giving more detail on the challenge and its flexibility.
Inclusions
Included in the total cost of the challenge is – Return flights form London to South Africa; Transfers; All Meals; All activities selected for the group; pre challenge support; in challenge support.
P.O.A. dependant on tailored program
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