Wildlife Adventure Camps
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An incredible 4-night safari-style wildlife adventure camp with world-class facilitation.
AGE GROUP:
Teens 13 – 17 years
2024 Camp Dates
Our wildlife camps offer a great experience for your teen in a safe environment. Your teen will have the opportunity to not only learn and experience nature first hand from professionals but make new friends along the way. We would love the opportunity to host your teen on one of our Wildlife Camps that will leave them with life-long memories and a passion for conservation.
Camp Details
- What's Included
- Transport (Pongola camps only)
- Accommodation
- Meals
- All Activities
- Qualified facilitators
- Qualified medic on site
- Emergency Medical Evacuation
- Kit list
- Transport
Ezemvelo Camps: Optional transport from central pickup points in KZN, Johannesburg, Lanseria Airport and Pretoria (cost R795.00 return).
Pongola Camps: Transport cost included from central pickup point in Hilton (KZN), Durban and King Shaka Airport.
- Communication during the camp
- Join the dedicated WhatsApp group per camp and invite family.
- Facilitators will post daily highlights from the camp.
- 24 hr emergency number will be provided.
Camp Venues & Accommodation
- EZEMVELO NATURE RESERVE
- Camp 1: 20 - 24 April 2024
- Camp 4: 14 - 18 December 2024
Venue video coming soon
- PONGOLA GAME RESERVE
- Camp 2: 2 - 6 July 2024
- Camp 3: 5 - 9 September 2024
International Airport.
at the base Lebombo Mountains and
Lake Jozini.
Itinerary
This is a great opportunity for your teen to experience a range of exciting activities in a safe environment, such as:
Educational Bushwalks
Learning from nature about geology, geography, biology, ecology, and the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Bush Skills and Bushcraft
Covering safety, survival, tracking, medicinal and traditional uses of plants, etc.
Wildlife Monitoring
The use of radio tracking and trail cameras in monitoring wildlife. Game Drives – both during the day and at night to observe and learn about animal behaviour.
Game Drives
Both during the day and at night to observe and learn about animal behaviour.
Conservation Service
Getting practical with some physical hands-on projects that will assist the conservation or wildlife management of the reserve.
Hike and Sleep Out
Experience nature close-up and personal with a sleepout at our dedicated safe sleep-out location. Students take turns in keeping watch throughout the night.
Fun group activities
Designed to develop life skills.
Testimonials
"Heartfelt thanks to everyone involved, what a wonderful experience for all. All the efforts are much appreciated, thank you so much, Caitlin loved it. "
"This experience helped me to rediscover my love for wildlife. The tour guides were so friendly and enthusiastic which made me even more excited about going into the bush every day. The food was genuinely better than any restaurant I’ve been to and I’m already missing the delicious desserts every night. The accommodation was always extremely comfortable with everything one could need. My favourite activity was the bush walks we went on every day; it was such a peaceful change from the hustle and bustle of school. It was an experience that made me feel so connected with nature and I felt so carefree and at peace the entire time."
"This was an amazing experience.. I loved the walks where we got to see animals up close and how the guides made learning so much fun. It was especially great that the guides took time to interact with us, telling us interesting stories and making us feel welcome. I saw so many animals that I hadn’t seen in the wild before … aardvark, honey badgers, mongoose, zebra – and I loved the scorpions "
"Rebecca and Klara loved their experience. Action-packed and special time to bond with each other in nature. Grateful they had this opportunity. Thank you to all involved. "
"Hannah has not stopped telling stories of the trip. Thank you all so much for giving the girls such a memorable experience, for all the adventure and lessons learned."
Who are we
African Insight Academy has 26 years of experience in hosting wildlife and nature camps that inspire, educate and empower our youth. To date more than 12,000 youth have experienced our incredible natural heritage through our programmes.
White Elephant Research Camp is situated on Pongola Game Reserve which is home to four of the Big 5 (no lions) and is the home base of African Insight Academy. Including both terrestrial lake habitats the reserve offers a diverse range of opportunities to discover the abundance of nature.
Health and safety is our first priority and African Insight Academy holds a British Standards Institute BS8848 health and safety accreditation. Parents and guardians are welcome to request a copy of our comprehensive health and safety risk assessment for the camp.
FAQs
With 25 years of experience and over 12,000 children through our programs we have never had a significant medical incident. Every aspect of the camp is subject to the rigorous BS8848 health and safety risk assessment process before it is included in the programme.
During the day the safety of the participants is part of the resposnibility of the camp facilitators. At night there are two camp security staff on duty.
Yes, the BS8848 is very specific about this and the full document is available on request.
Secure your teen’s spot today
– limited space available
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