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  Project Info
Project Code Start Date End Date Country Location
BotBwa14-10 06 Sep 2010 17 Sep 2010 Botswana Khama Rhino Sanctuary
 
 
Type Ages Female Spaces Male Spaces Teen Volunteers
ENVI/MANUAL 20+ 2 2 False 10
 
  Fee Info
VFP Fee Extra Fee Report Refund
$300.00 $200.00 $50.00
 
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  Project Description
Please view www.vfp.org/directory/AfricaConditions.htm for a general introduction to conditions in African projects.



In addition to the $200 project fees payable upon arrival, volunteers should plan on paying an additional $25 if they are met at the airport upon arrival, and also $50 for transportation to and from the workcamp location.



Khama Rhino Sanctuary lies 25km north of Serowe village. The sanctuary is a

community trust and provides prime habitat for white rhinoceros and many other species of wild animals and birds. A black rhino has just been introduced in the park. For more information check their website at:

www.khamarhinosanctuary.org



WORKCAMP WORK:

The volunteers will assist in the maintenance of the footpaths, park fence, fire breaks and trails and helping in day to day business maintenance of the park. The volunteers will participate as a team in the whole duration of the camp. Volunteers can share and exchange different cultural forms during the workcamp. The orientation for the workcamp is scheduled at BWA head offices for the day before the workcamp start at Khama Rhino Sanctuary.



ACCOMMODATION:

Khama Rhino Sanctuary provides accommodation in camping sites. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring their own tents. Internet, supermarkets and banking are available in Serowe town which is 20 minutes drive form the sanctuary.
 


   
 
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