Participate in a life changing experience in an impoverished community in Cape Town. Prepare food in the soup kitchen, help build sand bag houses, farm organic vegetables, assist with health care or the elderly, use your artisan skills, assist with youth development – there are numerous opportunities to contribute.

Highlights

Volunteering in Cape Town, South Africa

  • Living in, and being part of, a local African community, and making lasting friendships
  • Making a lasting difference to people’s lives by teaching and improving livelihoods for the local people, and assisting them to ultimately be self sufficient
  • Exploring the unique Cape environs such as Cape Point and Table Mountain National Park; learning about the Cape Floral Kingdom; hiking on Table Mountain; kayaking and viewing African penguins at Boulders Beach
  • Learning about the Xhosa Culture and experiencing the warmth and hospitality of the local people

Unique Aspects

As this impoverished community is in Cape Town, you will also experience one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and will enjoy varied sightseeing and adventure activities in the greater Cape Town environs

Best Time to Go

All Year

Accommodations

Township dormitory style in bunk beds or private guest house (sleeps up to 6 people) in the Ndlovu Settlement, with unique views of Table Mountain and False bay coastline. Accommodation is comfortable, clean, and above all, green.

Duration

7 days to 6 months

Sustainable Elements

  • Donation fee is included in the operation of free medical health clinic in the community
  • Buildings are all environmental friendly, use solar and wind power, and are made of sandbags
  • The entire project is community driven, based on community needs, and employs mostly local residents
  • Organic vegetable gardens provide essential food for the soup kitchen
  • Training is provided to the local community on how to grow their own vegetable gardens
  • Recycling projects
  • 90% of costs go directly towards the project and local job creation in South Africa

Cost

For personal pricing to meet your budget needs, please e-mail Wiser World Travel, or call 303-443-0604, USA toll free 1-877-743-0604.

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