South Africa

Unique, Life-Changing Adventure

Conservation Field Guide Training

Take part in a 5 day wilderness conservation programme - animal tracking, animal behaviour, wildlife photography, bush safety & conservation.

Township Community Life

Discover what life is like in the townships of Soweto & Kabokweni. Support local community projects and experience a homestay with a local family.

Incredible Adventures

Safaris, bushwalks, whitewater rafting, stargazing, township tours, homestays, wild camps & much more.

Spectacular Locations

The Blyde River Canyon, Kruger National Park, Makalali & Hazyview provide the breathtaking backdrop to this adventure.

Small Groups

There will only be between 10 and 16 participants on the trip.

Fully Supported

We provide pre-trip support and 24-hour support during the adventure.

Fully Escorted

You will be supported by expert guides throughout the adventure.

Day 1 - Arrival Day - Johannesburg - Soweto Bike Tour

Day 2 - Apartheid Museum - Transfer to White River

Day 3 - Sudwala Caves - Lowveld Botanical Gardens

Day 4 - Community Project - Mshadza Special Care Centre for disabled children

Day 5 - White water rafting - Elephant sanctuary

Day 6 - Safari game drives in Kruger National Park

Day 7 - White River Adventure Challenge Day

Day 8 - Kabokweni - Township life experience & service work

Day 9 - Kabokweni - Township tour, school visit & Zulu dance

Day 10 -Blyde River Canyon & the Panoramic Route - Bushwise Field Camp

Day 11 - Field Guide Training - Bush walks, wildlife photography & bird study

Day 12 -Field Guide Training - Tracking wildlife & wild camping

Day 13 -Field Guide Traning - Wilderness safety & mammal study

Day 14 -Field Guide Training - Ethical Conservation - Depart for home

Overview

Detailed Itinerary

Please note that the final itinerary is subject to change. Specific details such as flights and hotels will be confirmed at a later date. The itinerary may also change due to health and safety reasons during the trip.

Tracking & Trailing

Wildlife Photography

Ethical Conservation

Bushveld Safety

Conservation Field Guide Training

Learn how to track & trail wildlife, use camera traps for species identification and understand the signs and sounds of mammals and birds.

Capturing the angles and lighting for photography and filming, whilst also learning about ethical content sharing and species protection.

Learn about rifle safety in the bush, with lion charge tests. Understand how to operate bushwalks safely for humans and wildlife.

Discussions and talks on the importance of conservation, human-animal conflict and the benefits of community conservation education.

Community Support

Township Life

Local Culture

Soweto

Township Life & Support

Spend time with the children at Mshadza Special Care Centre as well as help out at the Phapamani home-based care centre.

Spend time with a local family during a homestay. Take a tour of Kabokweni township, visiting a school and a sangoma (traditional healer).

Stay in the heart of this iconic township and take a guided bike tour. Visit the impressive, thought-provoking Apartheid Museum.

Watch a Siyathokoza Zulu dance group practice and join in if you like. Try a 'Chicken Dust' special from a traditional roadside eatery.

Why join this adventure?

On this incredible adventure, you will build lifelong friendships and create unforgettable memories that can inspire and shape your future. As well as making a positive impact on the places you visit, there are significant personal growth benefits to a Red Kite Adventure. The active, outdoor itinerary complements the purposeful nature of the adventure, providing significant boosts for your well-being. Below are some of the learning outcomes you can expect when you join the trip.

Knowledge

• Wildlife Conservation & Ecosystem Learning

• Cultural Awareness

Skills

• Conservation Skills such as wildlife tracking & species identification

• Teamwork and leadership

• Global Citizenship & Responsibility

• Personal Growth & Resilience

Attitudes

Who are these adventures for?

18 to 24 year olds who:

• Have a sense of adventure

• Have the desire to travel and experience new things

• Have a passion for sustainable development issues such as the environment and social equity

• Enjoy giving back to the world through service work

• Want to make new friends

• Want to build connections with other communities

Who are they not for?

These trips are not right for you if you:

• Have no interest in sustainability issues

• Are unable to work in a team and be kind and considerate to your other team members

• Are unwilling to behave in a culturally sensitive manner

• Want to sleep all day and party all night

Research

• Complete the inquiry form so that we can send you more detailed information and an application form.

• We then encourage you to get in touch to ask any questions.

Apply

• Complete the application form.

• Have an online meeting with us to make sure the trip is right for you.

• We do reserve the right to refuse applications to ensure a safe, enjoyable trip for every participant.

Booking Confirmation

• Once your application is approved you will be sent a final proposal, payment schedule and deposit invoice.

• You will then need to pay the deposit and accept the proposal.

• We will send a booking confirmation, deposit receipt and ATOL certificate.

How to Book

Eco Tours 2025

18 -24 Year Olds

Trip Inquiry Form

South Africa for All

If you like what you see but want to take a trip as a family or an individual then we can help!

We can also arrange bespoke group tours for any organisations or groups of friends or families.

Red Kite Adventures can arrange an amazing South African experience for everyone. If you want to travel individually, as a family or as part of a group, let us make all of the arrangements. We can sort everything including flights, accommodation and an incredible selection of sights and activities to suit everyone. Our chosen partner operators not only bring outstanding service through their staff, support and trips, they are also fully committed to sustainable tourism.

Here are just some of the possibilities we can arrange for you...

• Wildlife Photography

• Wildlife Rehabilitation

• Adventure Activities

• Geology/Geography

Our 100% financial protection applies to all bookings.

If you would like to find out more then please do get in touch. Give us a call or submit an inquiry below.

We are members of the Travel Trust Association, number X7370, a trade association of Travel Agents, Tour Operators and Travel Organisers that operate trust accounts in order to provide financial protection for the consumer. Through our membership of the Travel Trust Association we are able to offer you the security of complete protection for your funds. You can verify our membership here.

This flight inclusive package is protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.caa.co.uk.