I've stayed in Jeffreys Bay for three weeks and
worked as a volunteer at one of the schools in the township. The
children at the Creche were very adorable and the two teachers were
just amazing in their dedication to educate about 40-50 children
every single day. They could definitely use some helping hands and
their appreciation for me investing three weeks of my time in
helping them was enormous...........Read
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Join us in Jeffreys Bay for 5 days of
fun and sun before starting your project. Enjoy the worlds highest Bungy
Jump, Cuddle Lion Cubs, Sandboard or Learn to Surf in the perfect wave.
You will be collected from Port
Elizabeth Airport and transferred to the All Africa Volunteers Lodge in
Jeffreys Bay. More info
J Bay Lodge
At the Lodge you will
receive orientation on what to expect and what you will be doing at the
project.
Use this time to meet other
like minded volunteers and to partake in a selection of activities and
excursions in the area.
Orientation
Costs 5 Days
The
orientation program can be joined on the first and third Wednesday of
each month.
R2200pp dorm
sharing or upgrade to a twin sharing for R2550
Includes
Transfer from
the Airport in Port Elizabeth to Jeffreys Bay, Transfer from Jeffreys
Bay to your Project.
Accommodation
including breakfast.
Two Traditional South African dinners.
Wildlife Tours.
Day 1
: Wednesday
On the First day
you will be collected from Port Elizabeth airport by our drive Shane to
your accommodation in Jeffreys Bay. There you have some time to relax
and to meet the other volunteers. Afterwards we will take you for a
walk over the beautiful beach of Jeffreys Bay where you will not only
find nice shells but probably also spot the first surfers catching
waves. Afterwards we are going to show you the centre with its famous
surf shops, restaurants and everything else you need to be able to find
during your stay here. When we return to the lodge you have some free
time to relax before we light the “braai” and have a delicious barbecue.
Day
2: Thursday
Today
is going to be a special day. First you will see lions and even stroke
lion cups in the Seaview Lion Park in Port Elizabeth. After that we are
going to visit the Kragga Kamma Game Park where you can see many wild
animals in their natural habitat during a game drive. Here you will have
the opportunity to interact with a Cheetah.
Day
3: Friday
Today
is the day for many new impressions during a township tour. In the
evening there’s an option to go to a local bar called “The Mexican” to
socialise.
Day
4: Saturday
After
breakfast we will take you to the local Surf Museum. In the afternoon
you can choose between a 2 hour surfing lesson or go horseback riding.
Day
5: Sunday
After
breakfast we will start this day with a visit to a local Church service
for those interested. In the Afternoon it’s free time for some
adrenaline. Time to go sandboarding, bungy jumping, riding elephants or
just chill for those that want to.
Evening traditional meal at Lodge (Potjiekos). (This
days activities is optional)
Activities Jeffreys Bay
Day 6: Monday
In the morning
Shane (Our Driver) will be transferring you to your project.