STAY AFRICA has played an integral role in facilitating student and youth travel for over 40 years and is well equipped to help students realize their travel dreams. It was the travel division of NUSAS, the National Union of South African Students, whose activities took root in the days of Apartheid. STAY AFRICA (previously known as SASTS Working Adventures) was set up in 1972 to provide affordable travel opportunities for South African students. * All prices include transport to/from volunteer house * Please note national park fees may apply – please confirm final price at time of booking Helicopter flight over falls – US$150.00.Boma Dinner with African dance show – US$65.00.
Elephant Encounter (no rides) – US$75.00. Victoria Falls Unguided Tour – US$30.00 (additional US$20.00 for guide). There are an incredible number of activities for visitors to do during their leisure time, including: 36 000, the town’s economy is heavily dependent on the tourism industry. These falls, located on the border between Zambia to the north and Zimbabwe to the south, are known to locals as Mosi-oa-Tunya (“The Smoke That Thunders”) - they have since given rise to Victoria Falls town (Zimbabwe). Victoria Falls is best known for being one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World – this enormous mass of water, constantly flowing and falling over 110m (twice the height of North America’s Niagara falls), has attracted millions of travellers since its discovery in 1855. Volunteers should also understand that there shall be moments they shall be on call and expected to work any time depending on how the hospital gets busy. The hospital is merely a 5 minute walk from your accommodation which will make it easy for you to get home during tea breaks or any other times as shall be approved by your supervisor while the clinics are in a 5km radius. At the hospital, volunteers will witness minor to almost major operations which include C-sections for pregnant women. Volunteers will likely be occupied throughout their shifts which could be a morning, afternoon or overnight shift.Īs a volunteer, you will firstly be attached at a local clinic were you will learn about primary healthcare before joining the hospital were you have the chance to go through almost all hospital departments for your learning and appreciation of the Zimbabwe healthcare system. They also participate in community health awareness programs to inform communities of HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other common diseases and support the healthcare institutions. Volunteers mainly assist in administrative duties, basic treatment and patient support. Four ruralĬlinics feed to the district hospital usually through people who are referred People), Victoria Falls rural with approximately 80 000 people. Hospital which supports people from Victoria Falls urban (approximately 60 000 
To give much-needed help and support to challenged healthcare institutions. Implemented in partnership with local hospitals and clinics in Victoria Falls Short of drugs, medical equipment and even health care professionals as weĮxperience brain drain due to the poor economic environment. Infrastructure in Zimbabwe is very low and often people need to walk longĭistances to receive medical aid. Millions of people experienceĭeprivation of the most basic rights to water, shelter and food. In many parts of Africa people live in poorĬonditions, especially in rural settlements.
0 kommentar(er)
