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This placement would suit... Adventurous students who may not be taking an entire gap year or for those who want to finish their gap year with a blast!
 A unique and fun six-week adventurous expedition through Swaziland, Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana and Zambia with a team of 16. Teams are lead by experienced expedition leaders who not only make sure you get the most out of each country and generally show you a good time, but are also highly experienced travellers and probably some of the most enthusiastic people you’ll ever meet!
Activities included
What’s included? All the activities listed below, food, accommodation, expedition equipment such as tents, cookers, ropes, canoes, diving gear etc and internal transport is included which makes this a very good deal indeed for such a varied expedition route.
Swaziland - The smallest country in the Southern Hemisphere
Time for a challenge as we set off for a three-day trek through the stunning game reserves of Swaziland. The views from the hilltops of bordering South Africa and the odd zebra or kudu running past make this experience in the wilderness one of the most unique things you will ever do.
Mozambique - The undiscovered country with thousands of miles of pristine beaches
We slow the pace down for a bit and enjoy the amazing white sand and blue sea that is Tofu beach. You’ll officially become an Open Water Diver (or Advanced, if you can already dive) and get the chance to snorkel with whale sharks (no worries, they only eat plankton!), humpback whales and six metre long manta rays, as well as surfing, sunbathing and of course, having a few cocktails.
South Africa - Nelson Mandela's dream of 'The Rainbow Nation'
Having suitably chilled out in Mozambique, now it’s time to get the heart racing again. South Africa is the ‘adrenalin’ stage of the expedition and will see you bridge swinging, canyoning, paintballing, river tubing, abseiling and caving. If that all sounds a bit too hectic, there’s plenty of opportunity to sit back and admire the stunning views of South Africa’s version of the Grand Canyon – The Blyde River Canyon. We’ll also stop over in Pretoria and hopefully squeeze in a visit to the Soweto townships and Apartheid museum in Johannesburg – which is a sobering, educational and emotional experience.
Botswana - The Land of the San Bushmen
Back out into the 'real' Africa again, and we begin by heading to the huge Makgadikgadi Salt Pans (try saying that after a few Carlings)! Starting out with a 4x4 safari across the edge of the pans we then meet up with our quad-bikes and spend the next few hours quadding over the amazingly beautiful and stunningly flat pans! It’s guaranteed you’ll end up covered in salt and laughing your head off, so it’s probably a good thing that we spend the night out on the pans, sleeping on roll mats under the stars. There’s no better way to experience Africa!
After the pans it’s off for the experience of a lifetime – the Okavango Delta - where you’ll spend two nights wild camping in the middle of the game reserve, doing walking safaris and dug-out canoe trips. The wildlife is absolutely stunning and the feeling of being totally out in the wild surrounded by all the 'Big Five' is something you’ll never forget.
Finally we head off on the official 'safari' stage, through some of Botswana’s premiere parks. This is probably THE best place for game viewing in the whole of Africa and you’ll be guaranteed to be swamped by elephants, hippos and zebras on a daily basis, not to mention the excitement of the occasional lion, leopard or buffalo…
Zambia - Home of the mighty Victoria Falls
Now, we wouldn’t like to finish without a bit of a grand finale and where better than the largest waterfalls in Africa. Yup – Victoria Falls a.k.a. ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ is the end of the expedition, and what a way to go out in style. Not only are The Falls one of the most awe-inspiring, mind-blowing views you’ll ever see but there’s also the prospect of the 111 metre high bungy jump that’ll get your heart racing. Believe me, by the end of the expedition it will have achieved almost mythical proportions with you and your team-mates! If you’re not up for plummeting through that much air though, there’s always the option of taking a micro-light or bi-plane ride over the falls, so you can truly appreciate just how large they are!
 Our users say...
"Quest Overseas do an awesome job - I have made some wonderful friends and touched a part of the World that I am now dying to see more of. The whole thing now feels like a dream as none of my friends back home can fully comprehend what I have seen and done" - Emma Barnett.
Whats not included?
Flights - although we do help you arrange the best possible deal through our recommended flight agents; insurance - absolutely essential and you need a good policy to cover you for all the crazy activities you'll be doing on the expedition; spending money - essential for the odd drink, email, souvenir and bar of chocolate!
When should I apply?
Expedition Quests are notoriously popular so apply as early as you can to secure your first choice in departure date. However, its not unusual to have one or two spaces left right up to the departure date so always give us a ring if you're not sure - we'd much rather say hello in person!
Why Quest Overseas?
 Quite simply because we have the best reputation in the gap year market. We are second to none when it comes to safety, value for money and down right fun! We've never had a complaint and we aim to keep it that way - if you'd like to speak to a past student they would be more than happy to bend your ear on everything you could get up to!
Open days are held every week at the Quest Overseas offices. For more info, call us or fill in the form below.
You can also do this expedition as the second half of our three-month combined Gap Year Quest which is combination of a six week project and our six week African Expedition.
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 | Quest: Adventure travel in Latin America and Africa combining both worthwhile volunteering and challenging, action-packed expeditions. We commit to all our projects long-term, from constructing schools, helping shantytown children and orphans, rehabilitating animals, working in the depths of the rainforest or scuba diving to help protect endangered marine species. All our trips are designed to show you the real side of Africa and South America, to enable you to make a difference and to make sure you have the time of your life! Open afternoons in West Sussex, online presentations and telephone appointments are all regularly available.
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