October 4 - October 11, 2024
Arrive in Kimberley, South Africa by Friday October 4, 2024. The expedition activities continue through Friday October 11, 2024; then participants can return home on the morning of Saturday October 12, 2024 or remain for tours that require additional fees.
Program Fee: $1,600 (covers all meals, accommodations, transportation, project costs, and group cultural/ sightseeing expenses; airfare not included). A $500 non-refundable deposit must be paid two months prior to trip departure. The full payment (the remaining $1,100) is due one month prior to departure.
Follow this link to make payments via Donorbox.
Participants will travel to Kimberley Airport (IATA: KIM), likely via Cape Town, South Africa or Johannesburg, South Africa.
Participants will stay in DaCapa Guest House.
Please make sure that you read and follow the US State Department's Travel Advisories and Recommendations for South Africa.
Volunteers are required to purchase their own travel insurance.
Join us for a unique expedition to an area of South Africa in great need, but overlooked by most organizations. You’ll be fascinated by the history of South Africa’s legendary diamond fields, and have the opportunity to view wild game in a private park. Open veld, big skies and night stars abound in this magnificent part of Africa!
Boshof is a small farming village located in the Free State province of South Africa. It is near Kimberley, the center of South Africa’s diamond mining industry. The predominant first language of Boshof’s residents is Tswana as many of the citizens are of this tribal background.
A very poor town, with little industry or tourism to support its residents, Boshof is in need of volunteer service to help rejuvenate commerce and confidence. Volunteer opportunities will include:
When not serving the residents of Boshof, volunteers will have the opportunity to visit local sites such as:
You may wish to extend your travel by adding additional tours in the region.
Two months before the start of the trip, pay a $500 non-refundable deposit using the Donorbox.
One month prior to the trip departure date, use Donorbox to make your final payment of $1,100.
Purchase your airline tickets using whichever vendor you prefer. Airfare is not included in your trip fee.
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