revisiting volunteering in Africa
As a big thank you to Jennifer on the anniversary of her passing away after her battle with cancer following the last big trip to the Far East, I will continue with her travel blog for one last time as I volunteer in Namibia and South Africa
Planned Dates
2023-11-16 to 2024-01-12
Countries
3
Trip Map
Trip Entries
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Long day of travel
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Île-de-France, France
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Revisiting old haunts
Friday, November 17, 2023
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -
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Finally get to namibia
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Swakopmund, Erongo Region, Namibia -
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Meeting up
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Swakopmund, Erongo Region, Namibia -
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Trip to base camp
Monday, November 20, 2023
Oruhito, Kunene, Namibia -
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Our build project
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Okamaere, Erongo, Namibia -
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Our role
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Okamaere, Erongo, Namibia -
8
Heat thunderstorms and flies
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Okamaere, Erongo, Namibia -
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It’s not all work
Friday, November 24, 2023
Okamaere, Erongo, Namibia -
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Task completed
Saturday, November 25, 2023
Oruhito, Kunene, Namibia -
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A day to chill
Sunday, November 26, 2023
Uis, Erongo Region, Namibia -
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Into the mountain desert in search of animals
Monday, November 27, 2023
Torra Conservancy, Kunene Region, Namibia -
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More searching for animals
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Torra Conservancy, Kunene Region, Namibia -
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Pumps mending and fruitless task
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Torra Conservancy, Kunene Region, Namibia -
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Birthday in the bush
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Torra Conservancy, Kunene Region, Namibia -
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Back to civilisation
Friday, December 01, 2023
Beach Hotel Swakopmund, Namibia -
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What can you find in a desert
Saturday, December 02, 2023
Beach Hotel Swakopmund, Namibia -
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A travel day
Sunday, December 03, 2023
Protea by Marriott Hotel Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa -
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Sandton
Monday, December 04, 2023
Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa -
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A trip to the cradle of humanity
Tuesday, December 05, 2023
Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa -
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Is this the uk
Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa -
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Constitutional Hill
Thursday, December 07, 2023
Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa -
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Move day
Friday, December 08, 2023
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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UNESCO site
Saturday, December 09, 2023
iSimangaliso Wetland Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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An English summers day
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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The next project
Monday, December 11, 2023
Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Heath and safety
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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A day to remember good times
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Hlazane, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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The bumpiest road ever?
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Hlazane, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Spectacular view
Friday, December 15, 2023
Hlazane, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Cheetah everwhere
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Hlazane, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Half day work
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Hlazane, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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The wonders of cooking in the bush
Monday, December 18, 2023
Hlazane, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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My turn to cook
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Hlazane, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Hottest day
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Hlazane, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Almost a collaring exercise
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Hlazane, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Transfer day
Friday, December 22, 2023
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Just needed David Attenborough
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Hlazane, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Christmas party
Sunday, December 24, 2023
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Christmas Day in the bush
Monday, December 25, 2023
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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It is so wet even the hippos are out of the pools
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Perseverance pays off
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Almost a dry game search
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Road block SA style
Friday, December 29, 2023
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Shopping day
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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New year cancelled
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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New year same old weather
Monday, January 01, 2024
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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And then there was just one
Tuesday, January 02, 2024
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Accommodation area
Wednesday, January 03, 2024
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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We knew they were close
Thursday, January 04, 2024
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Cheetah boys
Friday, January 05, 2024
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Cheetah down south
Saturday, January 06, 2024
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Sunday roast with a difference
Sunday, January 07, 2024
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Finally finish my work
Monday, January 08, 2024
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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A relaxing day
Tuesday, January 09, 2024
Mkuze, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
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Full circle
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Emperors Palace, Gauteng, South Africa
