SaltyCrax Tours and Adventures

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AdventuresCAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

WELCOMESaltyCrax Backpackers and Adventures in Cape Town, South Africa, is ideal for the watersports, extreme sports, volunteering and finding your feet in Cape Town. We provide affordable accom-modation and tours for tourists who want to visit Cape Town and have the experience of a lifetime. We specialize in group and customized tours.

HOME BASESaltyCrax Backpackers is situated close to the beautiful white beaches of Blouberg and the famous Kite Beach. The Blouberg area has much to offer. Extreme sports enthusiasts can get their kicks from skydiving, water-skiing, wind surfing, kitesurfing and 4X4 tracks.There are also peaceful horse rides on the beach, whale watching and hiking through the West Coast Nature Reserve. Blouberg has a buzzing nightlife and is just 15 minutes from the Cape Town city centre and also close to the wine routes. There is something for everyone in Blouberg.

SHARING THE LOVEWe actively assist community upliftment projects. We offer volunteer programs for visitors to help our community. Volunteers can help in a range of projects ranging from feeding and educating street children to looking after AIDS orphans.

THE RIGHT ATTITUDESaltyCrax is committed to providing our guests with a safe, friendly and entertaining environ-ment, satisfying guests’ needs and ensuring they have an enjoyable stay in Cape Town. “From the moment we meet you until we say goodbye, our place is your place and our time is your time.”

OUR TOURS

CAPE TOWN TOURS ..............2Quickly find your bearings and experience this beautiful city. These tours are ideal for people wanting to learn about the city and the lives of the locals.

4 Day Cape Town Choice Package ..............22 Day Cape Town Orientation ......................35 Day Cape Town Flexi Tour ........................4 2 Week Cape Town & Garden Route ...........5

SPORTS PACKAGES..............6Surf, kitesurf and skydive like a pro. Be-ginners can learn these skills from profes-sional guides in ideal locations around Cape Town. These packages will set you on your way to enjoying the best adventure sports.

3 Day Kitesurfing Lessons ...........................6Advanced Kitesurfing Safaris .....................76 Day Extreme Sports Package ...................85 Day Padi Open Water Diving Course .......914 Day Skydiving Package ........................9

ADVENTURE TOURS...........10Explore beaches, mountains and the culture of the people in the Cape West Coast and the Cedarberg. Learn more about Southern Hemisphere constellations, the wildlife and the Bushmen people on trails and hikes.

6 Day Cedarberg Tour ................................106 Day West Coast Wonder .........................11

ACTIVITIES......................12We offer a variety of adventure activities and day tours in and around Cape Town. Activities can be added to any package and include transfers from the hostel.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS.......14Our non-profit volunteer programs benefit local communities. Volunteers are able to make a difference in peoples lives. Pro-grams run from 2 to 8 weeks and are tailor-made to suit the needs of the volunteer.

Travel & Volunteer Packages ....................14Cape Town Volunteer Programs ................16

ACCOMMODATION.............. 17We offer 4 star accommodation in Table View. The area is safe and easily accessible. We have a variety of different rooms and all the facilities a budget traveller would need.

CUSTOMISED TOURS WELCOME

GROUP RATES AVAILABLE FOR

GROUPS OF 10 AND MORE

20 Briza Road, Table View, Cape TownTel: +27 (0)21 556 9369

E-mail: [email protected] www.saltycrax.com

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DAY 1You are welcomed at the airport and taken to the SaltyCrax Backpackers in Table View. The hostel is within walking distance from all bars, restau-rants, the beach, shops and transport terminals.

Early arrivals can spend the day either on a tour through the Cape Town city centre (optional ex-tra) or just relax on the beautiful white beaches with picturesque views of Table Mountain.

In the evening, we meet at the hostel for orientation and a traditional South African BBQ called a braai. After a good meal, we roll down to the local bars and pubs where you can spend the rest of the night at leisure.

DAY 1

Getting dirty in the mud

Fill your days with the activities that Cape Town is famous for. We’ve made it easy for you to tailor-make your package with activities that suit you.

GROUP 1

Peninsula Surfing Lessons Full Day•

Hike up Table Mountain with a guide•

Sandboarding Half Day•

Sandboarding Full Day•

Kloofing in Suicide Gorge•

Wine Route Tour•

Cape Point Tour•

Township & Robben Island Tour•

GROUP 2

Sandboarding & Kloofing•

Sandboarding & Surfing•

Sandboarding & Quadbiking•

Surfing & Quadbiking•

Surfing & Wine Route Tour•

Airport transfer• 3 night’s dorm accommodation• Day 1 - Dinner• Activities as per options•

PACKAGE INCLUDES

Surfing lessons• Hike up Table Mountain• Sandboarding• Kloofing• Wine Tour Tour• Cape Point Tour• Township & Robben Island Tour• Quadbiking• Traditional South African BBQ•

HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 2 - 4We have several activity options for you to choose from.

Option 1:• Choose any three activities from Group 1

Option 2:• Choose any two activities from Group 1 and one from Group 2

Option 3: • Choose any two activities from Group 2 and get a FREE city hop-on hop-off bus pass

EXTRA INFO:Accommodation can be upgraded to doubles or en suites at your own expense.

the rest of the night at leisure.suites at your own expense.

At the summit of Table Mountain after hiking up

DAY 1You are welcomed at the airport and taken to the SaltyCrax Backpackers in Table View. The hostel is within walking distance from all bars, restau-rants, the beach, shops and transport terminals.

Early arrivals can spend the day either on a tour through the Cape Town city centre (optional ex-tra) or just relax on the beautiful white beaches with picturesque views of Table Mountain.

In the evening, we meet at the hostel for orientation and a traditional South African BBQ called a braai. After a good meal, we roll down to the local bars and pubs where you can spend the rest of the night at leisure.

DAY 1

Getting dirty in the mud

the rest of the night at leisure.Penguins at Boulders on the Cape Point Tour

The basics of surfing on the sand

4 DAY CAPE TOWN CHOICE PACKAGE

4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

TOUR CODE: CTC

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Arrive in Cape Town and get shown around by people who know the city well. Excellent for first-time visitors to find their feet the local way.

DAY 1You are collected from the airport and taken to the 4 star SaltyCrax Back-packers. You will be shown around and given a map of the area. You have the day at your own leisure so you can explore the beach, shops, bars and restaurants.

In the evening we have a traditional South African BBQ, called a braai, at the hostel. Accommodation is provided in a dorm room.

Day 2 - With the Nobel Laureates at the V&A Waterfront

Day 2 - Crafts at Greenmarket Square

Day 1 - Afternoon on the beach

DAY 2Start the day with breakfast at SaltyCrax Back-packers. Your friendly local guide will teach you about the bus system before heading out to Cape Town city centre. Do a walking tour, visiting historical sites like the Castle of Good Hope and the Grand Parade. Learn about life under apartheid South Africa at the Par-liament Buildings and the District Six Museum. Shop for African arts and crafts in Greenmarket Square and St. George’s Mall.

At 14:00, take a bus or walk to the Victoria Alfred Waterfront. Sit back and sip a cocktail, enjoy some fresh fish and watch the ships in the busy working harbour. Take a walk around, taking in the shops, markets and musicians on the sidewalks.

At 16:00, head back on the local buses to Table View where you can start planning your next day. We will help you book and arrange all that you need.

Later, you can join the staff, your guide, guests and the locals at one of the restaurants or bars along the beachfront in Table View – all within rolling distance from the hostel where you will be staying the night.

EXTRA INFO:Accommodation can be upgraded to doubles or • en suites at your own expense.Tours are flexible, eg. you can add Table Moun-• tain or a Robben Island trip.

Day 1 - Relaxing at Saltycrax

2 DAY CAPE TOWN ORIENTATION

2 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

TOUR CODE: CTO

HIGHLIGHTSVictoria Alfred Waterfront or Table Mountain • Walking tour of Cape Town Centre• The District Six Museum • The Castle • Company’s Garden • Parliament Buildings • Traditional South African BBQ•

Airport transfer• 2 night’s dorm accommodation• Guide on Day 2• Meals:• · Day 1 - Dinner · Day 2 - BreakfastBus fares•

PACKAGE INCLUDES

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Tick Cape Town’s top 10 activities off your to-do list in less than a week. From city tours to sandboarding, this is the ultimate way to kick start you stay in South Africa!

DAY 1You are welcomed at the airport and taken to the SaltyCrax Backpackers in Table View. The hostel is within walking distance from all bars, restau-rants, the beach, shops and transport terminals. Table View is famous for kitesurfing, water sports and its amazing views of Table Mountain from Kite Beach. In the evening you will meet the staff and other guests. A traditional South African stew potjie (stew) is cooked on the fire. You will spend the night in 4 star accommodation.

DAY 2After breakfast your friendly local guide will give you a brief lesson on using Cape Town’s public transport and will accompany you by bus to the Cape Town city centre. You have the following options:

Footsteps to Freedom Walking Tour• A three hour walking tour that visits historical sites and African craft markets.

Hop-on hop-off Topless Bus Tour• The tour goes around the city centre, the V&A Wa-terfront and past Clifton and Camps Bay beaches.

Later, take the cable car up Table Mountain (own expense).

DAY 3Today you will explore the splendour of the Cape Peninsula on a Cape Point Tour. The tour follows the Atlantic Seaboard, past Clifton & Camps Bay to the fishing hamlet of Hout Bay. A cruise to Duiker Island to see the colony of Cape Fur Seals is optional. Continue along the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive to Boulders Beach to see a colony of rare Jackass Penguins (own expense).

Day 1 - The easy way up Table Mountain

At the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve you can cycle through the reserve. You stop for a picnic lunch before climbing to the lighthouse. After tak-ing in the amazing views you slowly head back to Table View past the white beaches of Kommetjie and Scarborough.

DAY 4The Wine Route tour is mellow and involves no exercise - other than lifting your wine glass. You will visit three regions of the Cape Winelands: Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, with a tasting in each region, a cellar tour at one of the farms and a picnic lunch. The wine farms offer a variety of white and red cultivars, as well as their own blends & styles. We allow enough time for each tasting to fully appreciate and enjoy the wine master’s art.

DAY 5Spend the day relaxing on the beach or go on an adventure. You have the choice of one of the following activities (own expense):

Skydiving• Big 5 Safari• Shark cage diving• Sandboarding and surfing combo•

After the adventurous day you return to the back-packers for a traditional Braai (BBQ) and a chance to share your stories from the past few days. Then venture off to explore Table View nightlife.

Day 4 - Relaxing at a wine estate

Hop-on hop-off Topless Bus Tour

The tour goes around the city centre, the V&A Wa-terfront and past Clifton and Camps Bay beaches.

Later, take the cable car up Table Mountain (own expense).

DAY 3Today you will explore the splendour of the Cape Peninsula on a Cape Point Tour. The tour follows the Atlantic Seaboard, past Clifton & Camps Bay to the fishing hamlet of Hout Bay. A cruise to Duiker Island to see the colony of Cape Fur Seals is optional. Continue along the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive to Boulders Beach to see a colony of rare Jackass Penguins (own expense). Day 5 - Look who happens to cross your path

DAY 1You are welcomed at the airport and taken to the SaltyCrax Backpackers in Table View. The hostel is within walking distance from all bars, restau-rants, the beach, shops and transport terminals. Table View is famous for kitesurfing, water sports and its amazing views of Table Mountain from Kite Beach. In the evening you will meet the staff and other guests. A traditional South African stew potjie (stew) is cooked on the fire. You will spend the night in 4 star accommodation.

DAY 2After breakfast your friendly local guide will give you a brief lesson on using Cape Town’s public transport and will accompany you by bus to the Cape Town city centre. You have the following options:

Footsteps to Freedom Walking Tour• A three hour walking tour that visits historical sites and African craft markets.

Day 1 - The easy way up Table Mountain

Hop-on hop-off Topless Bus Tour• The tour goes around the city centre, the V&A Wa-terfront and past Clifton and Camps Bay beaches.

Day 3 - Chapman’s Peak Road


OPTIONAL ACTIVITIESDay 3: Cruise to Duiker IslandDay 5: Skydiving, Big 5 safari, Shark cage diving, Sandboarding & surfing combo

5 DAY CAPE TOWN FLEXI TOUR

5 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

TOUR CODE: CT5F

Orientation • Lessons on public transport• Cape Town walking or bus tour• Table Mountain • Cape Point Tour• Wine Route Tour • Skydiving/Shark cage diving/Safari OR • Sandboarding & surfing combo Table View pub crawl • Traditional South African BBQ & potjie meal•

HIGHLIGHTS

Airport transfer• 5 nights dormitory accommodation • Meals: • · Day 1,5 - Dinner · Day 2,3 - Breakfast · Day 4 - LunchTransfers in and out of Cape Town • Transfers to and from activities• Day 2:• · Walking tour • · OR Hop-on-hop-off bus tour• · Guide for the day• Day 3: Cape Point Tour• Day 4: Wine Route Tour•

PACKAGE INCLUDES

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DAY 1 -5These days are the same as the Cape Town 5 Day Flexi Tour.

DAY 6We leave Cape Town and head along the stunning R44 route overlooking False Bay to Hermanus on the whale route. After a picnic lunch on the seafront, we continue to Birkenhead Brewery to sample some fine beers before moving on to the southernmost tip of Africa in Cape Agulhas National Park.

After a visit to the lookout point we make our way to the harbour where there is an option to go on an exciting ski-boat cruise to search for dolphin and whales (June to December). After our cruise we take a walk back to our accommodation along “Die Plaat”, the longest beach in the Southern Hemisphere.

DAY 7Our journey takes us inland and north through the Little Karoo. We stop at Warmwaterberg Spa for lunch and a swim in 43°C natural hot springs.In the afternoon we drive along Route 62 to Oudtshoorn. There is an option to view and ride on an ostrich on a working farm or go on a guided tour of the Cango Endangered Wildlife Ranch for an opportunity to pet cheetah, cage dive with crocodiles and view many rare and endangered animal species.

The BEST of the Western Cape in just two weeks. First explore Cape Town and its many attractions and then head up the Garden Route to jump the highest bungy or face the fear-some Great White shark. This is the best way to experience a bit of everything this wonderful province has to offer.

Airport transfer• 12 nights dormitory accommodation • Meals: • · Day 1,5,6 - Dinner · Day 2,3,12 - Breakfast · Day 4 - Lunch · Day 7,8,9,10,11 - Breakfast & dinnerAll transfers by road • Entrances into nature reserves• Days 2-5: as per the Cape Town Flexi Tour• Day 6: Beer tasting at brewery• Day 7: Entrance to hot springs • Day 8: Tour of the Cango Caves• Day 10: Game drive in Addo •

PACKAGE INCLUDES

12 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS

TOUR CODE: CTGR

HIGHLIGHTS

Cape Town walking • or bus tour Table Mountain • Cape Point • Winelands • Sandboarding • Surfing • Quad biking • Big 5 game drive • Hot springs • Cango Caves •

Ostrich Farm • Canoeing • Worlds highest • bungy Whale & dolphin • boat ride Aloe factory • Zip-line tour • Shark cage diving • Elephant Sanctuary •

DAY 8 We begin the day with a visit to the Cango Caves for a 1-hour guided tour of the cave system.

Thereafter, we leave the Karoo and travel along the Outeniqua Pass to the Garden Route and our destination, Knysna. We’ll take a walk to the entrance of the Knysna lagoon to explore the captivating scenery surrounding the famous Knysna Heads.

In the afternoon we drive to the highest road bridge in Africa at Bloukrans Bridge. With a freefall of over 216m this is also the site of the highest bungi jump in the world! For those wish-ing to take the leap, this is your chance!!

DAY 9After breakfast and a visit to the exciting Zip-line tour at Tsitsikamma Falls Adventures, we contin-ue up the coast to Jeffrey’s Bay, home of some of the best surfing spots. We’ll take time out to view the waves at “supertubes” before exploring the town and visiting the surf wear factory shops i.e.: Billabong, Roxy and more…

After Jeffrey’s Bay, we make our way inland towards Addo and our accommodation for a night in the Sundays River Valley. We will have time to relax and explore the river by canoe. The evening will be spent around the campfire.

DAY 10After an early morning safari and lunch, we will take a leisurely drive down to the coast and Port Elizabeth. In the early evening we take a walk along the Waterfront before enjoying a meal at the Boardwalk.

DAY 11We begin our relaxing journey back to Cape Town. We stop at the Crags Elephant Sanctuary for an opportunity to walk, feed and ride an elephant. You will be instructed by a guide.

We then continue towards Wilderness and arrive in the late afternoon. You have the option of canoeing along the estuary and other exciting outdoor activities on offer. We drink a toast to our shared adventures around a roaring fire.

towards Addo and our accommodation for a night in the Sundays River Valley. We will have time to relax and explore the river by canoe. The evening

We begin our relaxing journey back to Cape Town.

We then continue towards Wilderness and arrive

Day 10 - Elephant tussle in Addo

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Day 6 - Southern tip of Africa

Day 9 - Ziplining over the river

2 WEEK CAPE TOWN & GARDEN ROUTE

DAY 12This morning we visit an Aloe factory in Alberti-nia. After lunch on the road and a scenic drive via Swellendam and Sir Lowry’s Pass, we arrive back in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon.


OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:Day 5: As per Cape Town 5 Day Flexi TourDay 6: Ski-boat cruise off Cape AgulhasDay 7: Cango Ostrich Farm Cango Endangered Wildlife Ranch Cage diving with crocodiles Day 8: Bloukrans bungi-jump Bloukrans Zip-line Bridge walking tourDay 9: Tsitsikamma Falls ZiplineDay 11: Elephant Sanctuary Wilderness Lakes canoeing

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Learn the art of kitesurfing - the ultimate power kite activity. Feel the buzz of speeding across the open water. Be free to ride where you want to - FAST.

DAY 1You are met at the airport and taken to the 4 star SaltyCrax Backpackers in Table View. The hostel is within walking distance from Kite Beach, trans-port terminals, restaurants, bars and shops.

Early arrivals can spend the day either on a tour through the Cape Town city centre (optional ex-tra) or simply relaxing on beautiful white beaches with picturesque views of Table Mountain.

At 5pm everyone meets at SaltyCrax for Orienta-tion and a traditional South African BBQ around the fire. After the good meal, roll down to the local bars and pubs to spend the night at leisure.

DAY 2After a farmhouse breakfast, a qualified kitesurf-ing instructor from Wind Sports will meet you. He will take you to the world famous Kite Beach that has an amazing backdrop of Table Mountain and a steady supply of wind and waves.

Your first day of lessons will begin with:

Lesson 1: Introduction to Kiteboarding• Safety, equipment setup, understanding the wind and land based flying.

Lesson 2: Water Introduction• Large kite handling, self-launch and hopefully body dragging through the water.

Airport transfer• 2 nights dormitory accommodation• Meals: • · Day 1 - Dinner · Day 2 - Breakfast, dinner · Day 3 - BreakfastKitesurfing lessons with certified instructor• Equipment rental•

PACKAGE INCLUDES

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

TOUR CODE: KSL

Kite surfing lessons for IKO certificate • Traditional South African BBQ and potjie•

HIGHLIGHTS

Lesson 3: Water Skills• Advanced body dragging, water re-launch and basic board skills.

You are taken back to the hostel after an exciting day of kiting. Relax around the fire while a potjie; a traditional South African stew, is cooked. The night is then yours to discover the local night life.

DAY 3After a full breakfast you are taken back to the beach. Your final day of lessons include:

Lesson 4: Board Basics• First water starts on a board & first ride.

You are taken back to the hostel after an exciting day of kiting. Relax around the fire while a potjie; a traditional South African stew, is cooked. The night is then yours to discover the local night life.

DAY 3After a full breakfast you are taken back to the beach. Your final day of lessons include:

Start of with a lesson on terra firma

Later, you hit the water

across the open water. Be free to ride where you want to - FAST.

is within walking distance from Kite Beach, trans-

Kite Beach - your training ground

Later still - success!!

3 DAY KITESURFING LESSONS

Lesson 5: Supervised Riding and Tips• Riding with power, change of direction and holding an edge.

You will now be an IKO accredited kitesurfer and will receive a certificate and card allowing you to kite anywhere in the world.

EXTRA INFO:Accommodation can be upgraded to doubles or • en suites at your own expense.This tour is weather dependent and may need to • be lengthened for completion. If the full course is not completed the balance of the course will be refunded.

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ADVANCED KITESURFING SAFARIS

Discover unknown kite spots on daily kitesurfing safaris for intermediate and advanced kite-surfers in and around Cape Town. Trips are accompanied by a qualified guide.Packages vary from 4 days to 11 days.

DAY 1 You are met at the airport and taken to the 4 star SaltyCrax Backpackers in Table View. The hostel is within walking distance from Kite Beach, transport terminals, restaurants, bars and shops.

Early arrivals can spend the day either on a tour through the Cape Town city centre (optional extra) or simply relaxing on beauti-ful white beaches with picturesque views of Table Mountain.

At 5pm everyone meets at SaltyCrax for Ori-entation and a traditional South African BBQ around the fire. After the good meal, roll down to the local bars and pubs to spend the night at leisure.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS PACKAGE:You need to have taken a full beginner •

course in the last 3 monthsYou need to be able to ride upwind• You need to understand and know how •

to perform a self-rescueBring your own gear or rent kite gear•

EXTRA INFO:Accommodation can be upgraded •

to doubles or en suites at your own expense.

This tour is weather dependent and • may need to be lengthened for comple-tion. If the full course is not com-pleted the balance of the course will be refunded.

4 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

7 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

11 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS

NOVEMBER TO MARCH

TOUR CODE: AKS

Kitesurfing at spots around Cape Town• Traditional South African BBQ and potjie•

HIGHLIGHTS

Airport transfer• Dormitory accommodation• Welcome BBQ• Transportation• Local knowledge of best kitesurfing spots• Daily 2 hour group lesson with helmet • radio communications

PACKAGE INCLUDES

DAY 2 ONWARDSWe chase the wind at any of 20 kitesurfing spots along the coast from Pringle Bay to Muizenberg and from Kite Beach to Melkboss and Langebaan. We may get lucky at several mountain lakes. The action is not limited to one kitesurfing beach in Cape Town.

All the work, other than the actual kitesurfing, is done for you - the day’s plans, preparations and driving. All you have to do is show up and kite.

Kitesurfing with a group is safer and more fun than kitesurfing alone. You also get a 2 hour group lesson daily with helmet radio communications.

DAY 2 ONWARDSWe chase the wind at any of 20 kitesurfing spots along the coast from Pringle Bay to Muizenberg and from Kite Beach to Melkboss and Langebaan. We may get lucky at several mountain lakes. The action is not limited to one kitesurfing beach in Cape Town.

All the work, other than the actual kitesurfing, is done for you - the day’s plans, preparations and driving. All you have to do is show up and kite.

Kitesurfing with a group is safer and more fun

Acrobatics with Table Mountain in the background

Beach, transport terminals, restaurants, bars

(optional extra) or simply relaxing on beauti-ful white beaches with picturesque views of

At 5pm everyone meets at SaltyCrax for Ori-entation and a traditional South African BBQ

Picking up speed

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS PACKAGE:You need to have taken a full beginner •

course in the last 3 monthsYou need to be able to ride upwind• You need to understand and know how •

to perform a self-rescueBring your own gear or rent kite gear•

EXTRA INFO:Accommodation can be upgraded •

to doubles or en suites at your own expense.

This tour is weather dependent and • may need to be lengthened for comple-tion. If the full course is not com-pleted the balance of the course will be refunded.

Picking up speed

Boost - kitesurfing lingo for being airborne

DAY 1 You are met at the airport and taken to the 4 star SaltyCrax Backpackers in Table View. The hostel is within walking distance from Kite Beach, transport terminals, restaurants, bars and shops.

Early arrivals can spend the day either on a tour through the Cape Town city centre (optional extra) or simply relaxing on beauti-ful white beaches with picturesque views of Table Mountain.

At 5pm everyone meets at SaltyCrax for Ori-entation and a traditional South African BBQ around the fire. After the good meal, roll down to the local bars and pubs to spend the night at leisure.

A snooze between sessions

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6 DAY EXTREME SPORTS PACKAGE

Not for the faint hearted. This extreme sport packages makes you comfortable with the best and most exciting sports in the Cape.

DAY 1You are met at the airport and taken to the 4 star SaltyCrax Backpackers in Table View. The hostel is within walking distance from Kite Beach, trans-port terminals, restaurants, bars and shops.

Early arrivals can spend the day either on a tour through the Cape Town city centre (optional ex-tra) or simply relaxing on beautiful white beaches with picturesque views of Table Mountain.

At 5pm everyone meets at SaltyCrax for Ori-entation and a traditional South African BBQ arounthe fire. After a good meal, roll down to the local bars and pubs where you can spend the rest of the night at your leisure.

DAY 2After a farmhouse breakfast, a qualified kite-surfing instructor will meet you. He will take you to the world famous Kite Beach that has an amazing backdrop of Table Mountain and a steady supply of wind and waves.


Lesson 1: Introduction to Kiteboarding• Safety, equipment setup, understanding the wind and land based flying.

Lesson 2: Water Introduction• Large kite handling, self-launch and hope-fully body dragging through the water.

Lesson 3: Water Skills• Advanced body dragging, water re-launch and basic board skills.

You are taken back to the hostel after an exciting day of kiting. Relax around the fire while a potjie; a traditional South African stew, is cooked. The rest of the night is yours to discover the local night life.

DAY 3After a full breakfast, we head back to the beach. Your final day of lessons include:



You will now be an IKO accredited kitesurfer and will receive a certificate and card allowing you to kite anywhere in the world. We return to the hostel to feast on a traditional South African stew called a potjie.

DAY 4After breakfast we journey to Kamikaze Canyon for a hike. Those brave enough can go kloofing - jumping down 3-22m high cliffs into crystal clear rock pools below. Abseil down a 65m cliff. After the long day in the sun, we return to the backpackers hostel.

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

TOUR CODE: ES

Kite surfing lessons for IKO certificate • Sandboarding and surfing lessons • Skydiving• Kloofing • Traditional South African BBQ and potjie •

HIGHLIGHTS

5 nights dormitory accommodation• Airport transfer• Transfers to and from activities• Meals:• · Day 1,6: Dinner · Day 2,5: Breakfast, dinner · Day 3: Breakfast · Day 4: Breakfast, lunchKitesurfing lessons with certified instructor• Skydiving instructor, flight & equipment• Sandboarding & surfing instructor• Equipment rental•

PACKAGE INCLUDES

DAY 5After breakfast and an early start, we go to At-lantis, passing the Melkbos beach along the way. Your sandboarding instructor will show you how to ride down the dunes. We then hit the beach for lunch and to wash the sand off with surf lessons. Dinner will be served at the hostel.

DAY 6We take a 20 minute drive up the West coast to the skydiving drop zone. Your tandem skydiving instructor will give you a briefing before boarding the plane. The view on the flight is breathtaking. Cape Town lies to the south, False Bay is further south, Robben Island is to the west and the Langebaan Lagoon is to the north.

EXTRA INFO:Accommodation can be upgraded to doubles or • en suites at your own expense.This tour is weather dependent and may need to • be lengthened for completion. If the full course is not completed the balance of the course will be refunded.All of the above activities can be exchanged for • any of the following: 4x4 trails, shark cage diving, sandboarding, surfing, quad biking & paragliding.

• Large kite handling, self-launch and hope-fully body dragging through the water.

• Advanced body dragging, water re-launch and basic board skills.

You are taken back to the hostel after an exciting day of kiting. Relax around the fire while a potjie; a traditional South African stew, is cooked. The rest of the night is yours to discover the local night life.

DAY 3After a full breakfast, we head back to the beach. Your final day of lessons include:



You will now be an IKO accredited kitesurfer and will receive a certificate and card allowing you to kite anywhere in the world. We return to the hostel to feast on a traditional South African stew called a potjie.

DAY 4After breakfast we journey to Kamikaze Canyon for a hike. Those brave enough can go kloofing - jumping down 3-22m high cliffs into crystal clear rock pools below. Abseil down a 65m cliff. After the long day in the sun, we return to the backpackers hostel.

Day 4 - The long drop

arounthe fire. After a good meal, roll down to the local bars and pubs where you can spend the rest of the night at your leisure.

DAY 2After a farmhouse breakfast, a qualified kite-surfing instructor will meet you. He will take you to the world famous Kite Beach that has an amazing backdrop of Table Mountain and a steady supply of wind and waves.


• Safety, equipment setup, understanding the wind and land based flying.Day 5 - Sandboarding on the dunes

tra) or simply relaxing on beautiful white beaches

an amazing backdrop of Table Mountain and a

DAY 6

Day 5 - Learning to surf

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Airport transfer• 4 night’s dorm accommodation• Dinner on Day 1• PADI open water course including:• · Equipment · Qualified instructor · Course material · 2 shore dives · 2 boat dives

PACKAGE INCLUDES

5 DAY PADI OPEN WATER DIVING COURSE

If you’ve always wondered about the fantastic world below the surface of the water, you can find out with the PADI Open Water Diver course.

DAY 1You are welcomed at the airport by one of our staff and taken to Saltycrax Backpackers hostel in Table View. The hostel is close to beautiful white beaches with picturesque views of Table Mountain.

When you arrive at the hostel you will meet the other guests and sit around the fire while a tradi-tional South African meal is cooked on the fire.

DAY 2 - 3After a good night’s sleep its time to learn how to scuba dive. You will be taken to the diving

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

TOUR CODE: OWD

4 Day PADI Open Water dive course• 2 shore dives • 2 boat dives• Traditional South African meal•

HIGHLIGHTS

school where you will have formal lectures as well as tutorials on video. In the afternoons you will practice what you have learnt in only custom made heated dive pool in Cape Town.

DAY 4After 2 days of studying its time to test what you have learnt. Before the final exam, you will have your first sea dive on which qualified instructors will assist you.

It is important to note that the course is built on the concept of performance-based learning and is not time based.

Students are not forced to progress according to the clock. Instead, they are allowed to progress at their own pace until they demonstrate their water skills with comfort and confidence.

DAY 5Today you will become a qualified PADI Open water diver. A qualified diver will keep an eye on you while you explore the ocean bottom.

EXTRA INFO:Accommodation can be upgraded to doubles or • en suites at your own expense.

the concept of performance-based learning and is

Students are not forced to progress according to the clock. Instead, they are allowed to progress at their own pace until they demonstrate their water

Accommodation can be upgraded to doubles or Learning the basics in the pool

Learn to skydive in one of the best drop zones in the world. Plummet earthwards with views of Table Mountain and Robben Island below. Get your Accelerated Freefall certificate on our 2-week course with an accredited guide. There will also be time for other activities just incase the weather scuppers plans of skydiving.

DAY 1You will be collected from the airport by one of our friendly staff and taken to the 4 star SaltyCrax Backpackers where you will stay for the next two weeks. Staff, guests and locals will welcome you with a traditional South African BBQ.

DAY 2 - 14Each morning you will be transported to the drop zone 15 minutes away. The AFF program consists of ten levels of progression, each consisting of a ground training session and a minimum of one jump. Each level has to be completed successful-ly, by meeting pre-determined learning and safety objectives, before moving to the next one.

EXTRA INFO:Repeat jumps, if necessary, are charged • separatelyThe package price may change due to increases • in fuel price

14 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS

TOUR CODE: SD

Airport transfer• 14 nights dorm accommodation• Traditional BBQ• Static line jump• Applicable aircraft rides for you & instruc-• tors for the minimum required jumps. Extra jumps not includedInstructor’s fees for the 10 jumps• Freefall rig hire for 10 jumps• Packing fee for 10 jumps• Jumpsuit, helmet and wrist mount altim-• eter hire for 10 jumpsVideo briefing & debriefing on levels 1 - 7 • Logbook and instruction manual• Flexvision clear goggles• VHS video tape (PAL) or DVD with your • levels 1 to 7

PACKAGE INCLUDESAccelerated Free Fall levels 1 – 10 course • Static line jump• Traditional BBQ •

HIGHLIGHTS

Some help in the air

14 DAY SKYDIVING PACKAGE

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6 DAY WEST COAST WONDER

No visit to South Africa is complete without experiencing the West Coast. It’s off-the-beaten track and an undiscovered destination for the more adventurous.

DAY 1 You will be welcomed to Cape Town by the friend-ly Saltycrax Backpackers staff with a traditional South African BBQ. You will meet other guests, tour guides and staff for the tour.

DAY 2After breakfast we head down the R27 West Coast Road and stop at Groote Post for wine tasting. We visit the !Khwa Ttu San Culture and Education Centre for a three hour tour. San guides provide a fascinating insight into the culture, heritage, knowledge and modern-day life of the San of Southern Africa.After lunch (own expense) at the restaurant at !Khwa Ttu, we head to The Beach Camp in the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve. Stroll in the reserve and along the coast with its hump-shaped rocks and little bays. In spring (Aug to Oct)the area is covered in a bright tapestry of wild flowers. Watch an unforgettable sunset over the ocean. We spend the night on the beach in struc-tured tents and have dinner around the campfire.

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

TOUR CODE: WCW

Transport• 5 nights accommodation• Bed linen• Meals:• · Day 1: Dinner · Day 2,4: Breakfast, dinner · Day 3: Breakfast, lunch · Day 5: Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Day 6: BreakfastRoad tolls & taxes• Permits where applicable• Wine tasting at Groote Post• !Khwa Ttu San Reserve tour• West Coast Fossil Park tour• Lighthouse tour• San Rock Art at Elands Bay• Bird Island at Lamberts Bay• Olive tasting• Ostrich farm tour•

PACKAGE INCLUDES

Wine tasting • Cedaberg Conservancy • Ostrich farm • San Cultural Village• Spring flowers • West Coast Fossil Park • Paternoster • Cape Columbine Reserve • San Rock art • Bird Island – Lamberts Bay • Traditional BBQ • Algeria Reserve & Waterfall hike•

HIGHLIGHTS

Day 3 - Seafood restaurant on the beach

Day 3 - Kayaking at Cape Columbine

DAY 3 Early risers can go sea kayaking (optional) or visit the fishing village of Paternoster. Or stay snuggled in your tent and enjoy the sound of the waves.After breakfast, we visit the West Coast Fossil Park for a tour. Over the past 40 years, bones of 200 different kinds of animals, many of them new to science have been recovered. We have lunch on the beach at the famous open-air Strandloper restaurant with six courses includ-ing mussels, fish, traditional stews and crayfish.After lunch, we head back to Cape Columbine to see the lighthouse. We then return to The Beach Camp where we freshen up and have some time to contemplate the day.

DAY 4 We leave The Beach Camp after breakfast and head off to Elands Bay to see some unusual San Rock Art. Next we head out to Lamberts Bay to explore Bird Island where we can view gannets, cormorants, penguins and seals. We will have lunch in Lam-berts Bay (own expense).Our destination for is Gecko Creek, a mountain hideaway bordering the Cedarberg Reserve. Enjoy the solitude and swim and relax in the refreshing saltwater pool. After dinner we gather around the fire-warmed open-air Boma and watch for shooting stars.

DAY 5 Horse riding is optional for those who want to explore on horseback. Later, we head off to Algeria Reserve to hike and explore. We picnic in the reserve and you will have time to swim in the fresh mountain river. We return to Gecko Creek to watch the sunset and enjoy dinner.

DAY 6If you are interested in taking in the Cedarberg’s beauty from the air can enjoy an optional flight.We head back to Table View, first stopping at an ostrich farm for a guided tour. Try out the ostrich burger or steak for lunch (own expense).We end the tour at SaltyCrax where you can relax in the hammocks or the Jacuzzi and share your adventure with fellow travellers.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIESDay 1: Hiking in Cape Columbine Nature ReserveDay 2: Sea kayaking Weather permitting. Minimum 2 paxDay 4: Horse riding. 1.5 hours Day 5: Cedarberg flights

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6 DAY CEDARBERG TOUR

The Cedarberg is an undiscovered gem and off-the-beaten track. This tour is filled with his-tory and culture - certainly not mainstream. A “must see” in South Africa.

DAY 1 Arrive at Saltycrax Backpackers in the afternoon where you will be welcomed by our friendly staff and your tour guides. You can spend the afternoon as you please in the Jacuzzi or on the beach.In the evening a traditional South African BBQ will be cooked in front of you on wood coals. You will spend the night at Saltycrax 4 star accommodation.

DAY 2We have an early start with breakfast at the hos-tel and a visit to Butterfly World; home to exotic butterflies, monkeys, iguanas, spiders and scorpi-ons. Next we head out to the charming historical town of Tulbagh in the winelands of Boland. We will take a short tour of the Oude Drostdy Mu-seum, a national monument in which local artists and potters exhibit their work. We stop at a local restaurant for lunch (own expense). After a morning full of culture, it’s time for the action and excitement with the “Bum Slide Rock”…. wait and see!We sleep over in Ceres where you will enjoy your dinner with a view of the mountains.

DAY 3 After another early start and a quick breakfast we head out to the Cedarberg Conservancy with its weathered sandstone formations. We will have a packed lunch in one of the picnic spots in the reserve and you will have some time to explore.

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS

TOUR CODE: TCS

Transport• 5 nights dorm accommodation• Bed linen• Meals:• · Day 1: Dinner · Day 2: Breakfast, dinner · Day 3,4,5: Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Day 6: BreakfastRoad tolls & taxes• Permits• Butterfly World• Bum Slide Rock• Permits for Cape Nature sites on tour• Hike guides• Ostrich farm tour•

PACKAGE INCLUDES

Wine tasting • Cedarberg Conservancy • San Rock art • Bushman cultural village• Ostrich farm • Traditional BBQ • Butterfly World • Tulbagh • Oude Drostdy Museum• Bum slide rock • Star gazing • Stadsal Caves • Algeria Waterfall hike •

HIGHLIGHTS

Day 3 - Hiking in the Cederberg Mountains

DAY 1

Spring flowers in the Cedarberg

We head to Cederberg Oasis for a steaming shower, comfortable beds, a cooked meal and the possibility of learning of the constellations of stars in the Southern Hemisphere.

DAY 4We head out to the Stadsaal Caves in the Matjies-rivier Nature Reserve. This rugged nature reserve includes the famous Stadsaal rock formations and some excellent examples of San rock art. We will have lunch surrounded by views of these rock formations.Our destination is Gecko Creek, a mountain hide-away bordering the Cedarberg Reserve. Enjoy the solitude and swim and relax in the refreshing saltwater pool. After dinner we gather round the fire in the Boma and watch for shooting stars.

DAY 5 Breakfast is served in the thatched outdoor lapa. Horse riding is optional for those who want to enjoy the scenery on horseback. Those that are in-terested in taking in the Cedarberg’s beauty from the air can enjoy an optional flight. Later, we head off to Algeria Reserve to hike and explore. We make our way to the !Khwa ttu San Cultural Village, having lunch in a picnic spot along the way. Dinner is served at !Khwa ttu around the fire.

DAY 6 After breakfast you will be given a fascinating insight into the culture, heritage, knowledge and modern-day life of the San of southern Africa. San guides lead the three-hour tour. We will have lunch (own expense) before visiting ostrich farm. We end the tour at SaltyCrax in Table View. The afternoon is yours to spend relax-ing anyway you please.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIESDay 5: Horse riding (1.5 hours) & Cedarberg flights

Day 2 - Headgear at Butterfly World

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SURFING LESSONS

A full day of surfing lessons at the sandy white beaches of Blouberg or Muizenburg. Daily, weather permitting. Lunch.

WINDSURFING LESSONS

Head to Rietvlei, a fresh water lagoon, where a qualified instructor will teach you to windsurf. Daily, weather permitting.

SANDBOARDING (FULL DAY)

Learn sandboarding in a safe and fun-filled environment. You are provided with high quality equipment and experienced guides. Daily. Lunch.

ACTIVITIES

We offer a variety of activities that include transfers to and from the hostel. Activities can be added to any package.

Create your own tour package by pairing up activities with accommodation at Saltycrax.

DESIGN YOUR OWN

QUAD BIKING

After a short introduction, join a guided ride through the many tracks, trails or courses. Daily. R540 for 1½ hours

PARAGLIDING

Take lessons or book paragliding tours and soar high above fantastic landscapes. No experience is required for a 15 to 25 minute tandem flight from Lion’s Head, Signal Hill and Sir Lowry’s Pass. Daily, weather permitting.

KITESURFING LESSONS

The ultimate power kite activity. Learn to speed across the water. Lessons are 4 or 6 hours long, from 10am to 2pm or from 10am to 4pm. Includes: boards, kites, harnesses, wetsuits, helmets and all appropriate safety equipment. Daily, weather permitting.

SKYDIVING

Do a tandem jump or take lessons and do a solo jump. During the 20 minute aircraft-ride, you will have an awesome view of the West Coast, Cape Town, Robben Island and Table Mountain. Then enjoy an exhilarating free-fall at 200kph followed by a peaceful parachute-ride. Daily, weather permitting.

ABSEILING TABLE MOUNTAINAbseil 112m down the world’s highest commer-cial abseil. Enjoy a wonderful view of Cape Town and the Atlantic Ocean at 1000m. Daily.

Take lessons or book paragliding tours and soar

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WALKING TOUR OF CAPE TOWN

This 3 hour guided walk through the city centre focuses on the history of Cape Town from the days of Dutch settlement though the Apartheid years and into the time of the new nation. You will pass milestones like the Castle Of Good Hope, the District Six Museum and Company’s Gardens. Mon-Sat at 10h30.

TOWNSHIP TOUR

Explore the culture and history of townships. Meet the locals, visit a crèche and drink home brewed beer. This is a must for any one who wants an authentic view of South African life. Daily.

TOWNSHIP & ROBBEN ISLAND

After spending the morning in the local townships, take the ferry from the Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront to Robben Island. Ex-inmates guide the tours and recount their experiences and hardships while imprisoned on the island. Daily, weather permitting.

CAPE POINT TOUR

Follow the scenic coastal roads of the Cape Penin-sula to Cape Point, were you can hike or mountain bike through the nature reserve. Experience Cape Town at its best. Includes: transport and entrance to the nature reserve. Daily. Lunch.

WINE ROUTE TOUR

Meander through stunning landscapes and wine farms. Stop at wine estates for tastings, and to appreciate the natural beauty and historical at-tractions of the region. Daily. Wine tasting & lunch included.

KLOOFING (CLIFF JUMPING)

A day of extreme adventures. Hike through Kami-kaze Canyon. Those brave enough can jump down 3-22m from cliffs into crystal clear rock pools below. Abseil down a 65m cliff. Wed, Fri, Sat. Min 4pax. Breakfast, lunch.

BIG 5 SAFARI View South Africa’s Big 5 in their natural sur-roundings. Join us for breakfast before the game drive in a four star private nature reserve. Later, we have a picnic in the park. The park is in a malaria-free area and offers a variety of accom-modation and guided tours. Daily. Breakfast, lunch, snacks.

OSTRICH RANCH

This guided tour includes a 45-minute walk in which you will see a variety of ostrich species and other birds as well as a display room, a leather factory and a cactus garden. Daily.

SHARK CAGE DIVING

See the Great White Shark face-to-face in its natural habitat. The experienced and specialised crew in Gansbaai will take you to “Shark Alley”, the prime spot for shark cage diving. Daily, weather permitting. Breakfast, lunch.

CEDARBERG RIVER RAFTING

Tame the raging rapids on a rafting trip through the Cedarberg mountains and spend peaceful nights on the riverside. 4 days / 4 nights. July to September. Friday to Sunday departures. Groups larger than 15 depart daily.

TOWNSHIP TOUR

Explore the culture and history of townships.

Tame the raging rapids on a rafting trip through

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TRAVEL & VOLUNTEER PACKAGES

Combine independent travel with volunteering in local communities and a conservation project. Get a deeper insight of South Africa while teaching kids computer skills, develop-ing sports and arts talent and using your horse-riding ability in leopard conservation. Travel between projects and tour the country on the ever-popular hop-on hop-off shuttle service, the Baz Bus.

There are 3 different projects to choose from that each run for two weeks – the Urban Humanitarian Project, the Rural Humanitarian Project and the Conservation Project. You can choose to do 1, 2 or 3 projects in any combination.

PROJECT 1 - CAPE TOWN

URBAN HUMANITARIAN PROJECTWork with a non-profit welfare organization whose aim is to care for and run preventative programs for destitute youth and kids from infor-mal settlements at risk.Educare playrooms and youth cabins have been erected to accommo-date on site programs. Day and night outreach programs assist children under the age of 18 living on the streets by moving them to a place of safety or re-uniting them with family. Employment and education op-portunities are also provided where possible.

Your tasks:

Helping with feeding programs• Assisting Educare class with preschool kids• Planning programs, events and outings for the resettled and desti-•

ture childrenTeaching basic computers skills, reading and swimming•

Also included:

A choice of a Cape Point, Wine Route or Township Tour• Accommodation within walking distance to the beach and close to •

the city centre

OPTION 1

1 volunteer project2 weeks volunteering,

accommodation & meals

OPTION 2

2 volunteer projects4 weeks volunteering, accommodation, meals + Baz Bus ticket

OPTION 3

3 volunteer projects4 weeks volunteering, accommodation, meals + Baz Bus ticket

Choose the projects you want to do•

Fly to either Cape Town or Johannesburg • International Airport

Project 1 & 3 – You will be collected from • the airport and taken to your project

Project 2 – You will be collected from the airport and taken to a backpackers lodge close to the airport on the Baz Bus route

You will receive a Baz Bus ticket on the • CPT/JHB or JHB/CPT route

Project 1 & 3 – Spend your first 2 weeks • on the volunteer project before travelling on the Baz Bus towards your next project

Project 2 – You can begin your travels on the Baz Bus towards Chintsa

Stop and sightsee between projects. You • have as much time to hop on and hop off at Baz Bus stops between your projects

HOW THIS WORKS

PROJECT 1 - CAPE TOWN

URBAN HUMANITARIAN PROJECTWork with a non-profit welfare organization whose aim is to care for and run preventative programs for destitute youth and kids from infor-mal settlements at risk.Educare playrooms and youth cabins have been erected to accommo-date on site programs. Day and night outreach programs assist children under the age of 18 living on the streets by moving them to a place of safety or re-uniting them with family. Employment and education op-portunities are also provided where possible.

Your tasks:

• • • ture children

Also included:

Helping out with the preschool kids

Project 2 - Chintsa, Wild Coast Rural Humanitarian Project

Project 1 - Cape TownUrban Humanitarian Project

Project 3 - NelspruitConservation Project

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Airport transfer on arrival• Baz Bus ticket on the CPT/JHB route or • the JHB/CPT route with Options 2 and 3Accommodation varying from dorms to • 2–4 sleeper rooms Breakfast, lunch & dinner on the projects• Transfers to and from projects• Guidance from a team leader• 24 hour support •

Accommodation & meals between projects will be to your own expense

PACKAGE INCLUDES

PROJECT 2 - CHINTSA, WILD COAST

RURAL HUMANITARIAN PROJECTHelp VA 32°South develop computer literacy skills among rural children. Volunteers work under the guidance of highly qualified project facilita-tors to deliver daily lessons in the classroom. VA 32°South also run weekly art sessions with foundation phase learners, an afternoon sports development program and various community initiatives such as township clean-ups and adult computer classes.

Your tasks:

Teaching computer literacy classes• Sports development • Art sessions with younger learners• Community development initiatives •

Also included:

Weekly feedback, troubleshooting and planning • sessionsFree use of canoes and boogie boards• Surfboard hire and lessons at reduced rate• Accommodation on the beach•

Additional info:

This program does not run over school holidays • Dates need to be confirmed before bookingPROJECT 3 - NELSPRUIT

CONSERVATION PROJECTJoin The Leopard Project in its aim to condi-tion the leopards in the Kwa-Madwala Private Game Reserve so that their fear of man is broken down. This is achieved through the preservation of a safe haven for leopards, establishing regular sightings, compiling statistics and studying their feeding habits.

Your tasks:

Patrolling the reserve fence on horseback in or-• der to identify area’s requiring attention. This is an excellent opportunity for a horseback safari and to work with an equestrian professionalChecking the voltage on the electrical fencing• Repairing broken fencing where warthogs have • burrowed under the fence or other damage has occurred.Clearing undergrowth from around the fence so • that it doesn’t interfere with the electrification.

Also included:

6 x 3 hour game drives on the Kwa Madwala • Private Game Reserve1 x 3 hour bush walk.• 1 x night drive• An hour elephant-back safari• A 7.5 minute microlight safari• Accommodation in a game reserve•

EXTRA INFO:The mode of transport can be upgraded. If you • wish to fly or drive between projects, please contact us for a revised package rate.

Add this beauty to the count

Passing on computer skillsAdditional info:

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Game Reserve so that their fear of man is broken

of a safe haven for leopards, establishing regular sightings, compiling statistics and studying their

Patrolling the reserve fence on horseback in or-der to identify area’s requiring attention. This is

Repairing broken fencing where warthogs have

Clearing undergrowth from around the fence so that it doesn’t interfere with the electrification.

Idyllic days on the Wild Coast

Volunteer accommodation at Kwa-Madwala

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Our non-profit volunteer programs benefit the local communities. Volunteers are able to make a difference in peoples lives. Programs are flexible, some more than others. We offer 24-hour support to all volunteers. Volunteers stay in 4 star backpackers accommodation with other like-minded people. Volunteers are allowed to change between projects or do more than one.

PROJECTS WITH CHILDREN & BABIESHome of Hope• A non-profit organization for abused, aban- doned, neglected and HIV Babies. Volunteers care, feed and look after the children. A mini-mum of 8 weeks is required for this program with set shifts of up to 5 days a week.

Thandanani• A non-profit organisation that runs a safe house for abused and neglected children and a partial care centre for children with absent parents or parents that cannot take care of them. Children are looked after in a stable environment during the week and go home over weekends. Volunteers assist in schools and the crèche, safe house and care center. You can drive children to activities or help with homework, organizing events, fundraising and feeding.

TLC• A non-profit organization feeds and clothes homeless children in the townships.

Transport• Airport transfers• Accommodation in a dorm• Orientation and BBQ• A choice of a Cape Point, Township or • Wine Route tourBBQ in local township• Welcome pack:• · Moola Magic loyalty card · Key ring · Info pack, etc.Donation to the organization• 24hr support•

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6 WEEKS 8 WEEKS

LONGER THAN 8 WEEKS

PACKAGE INCLUDES

Caring for, feeding and stimulating • orphaned, abused and HIV babiesOffering companionship and socializing • with disabled children and adultsTeaching sports and swimming to children• Helping children in orphanages with • homework and playing with themTeaching computer literacy to children• Helping with fundraising• Administration work in schools and NPO’s • Feeding and clothing street children•

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Entertaining the kids

Volunteers will help with feeding, educating and playing with the children and are welcome to run their own education programs in the township. People with skills are welcome to teach those less privileged.

This program is very flexible. Volunteers will have to stipulate how many days a week they would like to work and what their skills are before they arrive so a program can be custom designed.

PROJECTS WITH THE DISABLEDCheshire Homes• A home and learning centre for unprivileged and disabled adults and children. Volunteers help with feeding, shopping, outings, com-panionship, stimuling or teaching residents any skills, like dancing or a sport. This program is flexible. Volunteers can work as much as they want.

KITESURFING OUTREACHKitesurfing is a fast growing sport and Kite Beach in Table View is one of the “Mecca’s” for both beginners and pro kitesurfers.

There are several townships close to Table View in which poverty is a reality. Township children, many with great promise, spend their weekends surrounded by bad elements and the negative influences of peer pressure.

You can teach an underprivileged child how to swim and kitesurf and to enjoy the sea! Volunteers become a mentor for a child - teaching the child how to swim, the basics of kitesurfing and how to use the equipment. If you have no idea how to kitesurf, you will learn how to at Kite Beach.

and playing with the children and are welcome

have to stipulate how many days a week they

before they arrive so a program can be custom

There are several townships close to Table View

Teaching Bradley kitesurfing

After finishing training, the child will receive a card allowing him or her to help other tourists and kitesurfers with setting up their equipment and watching over their belongings. This will create a weekend job for the child and a chance to for them to get involved in kitesurfing. Who knows, the kid you teach may become the next world champ?

No experience is necessary. Qualified kitesurfers will receive a discount off their package.

EXTRA INFO:Accommodation can be upgraded to a private • room at an extra cost. The length of stay can also be altered according • to the volunteer’s needs. Visas and insurances are the responsibility of • the volunteer. A police clearance certificate is essential.•

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ACCOMMODATION

Communal Kitchen• Complementary tea and coffee is always avail-able in the fully equipped kitchen.

Zen Garden• Grab a book and relax under the palm trees next to the pond.

Bonfire Area• Sit around the large bonfire area, swop travel tales and cook your food the traditional South African way: on the braai.

Always clean and ready to use

We offer 4 star accommodation in a safe and easily accessible area. We have a variety of different rooms that cater to the budget traveler. We have all the facilities any trav-eler would need from an internet café to a Jacuzzi to relax those traveling muscles.

WHERE ARE WESaltyCrax Backpackers is in Table View and only a five-minute walk from the beach, shopping cen-tres, restaurants, transport terminals and rolling distance from bars and pubs.

ROOMSDouble en suite• Large spacious rooms with wooden floors, built in cupboards with lots of luggage space and a private bath, shower and toilet. Clean linen and towels are provided. The room also includes a safe, heater, fan, fridge and TV.

Private Doubles/Triples & Family Rooms• Rooms have either only a double bed or a double bed and a bunk. All rooms are private and include clean linen, towels, cupboards, a heater, a fan and a fridge.

Dormitories• All bunks have new ortho-care mattresses and clean linen. The dorm is mixed and has 2 en suite bathrooms and personal lockers.

FACILITIESWhether you want a lazy day or a busy one, it’s all here. Ask our friendly staff to book a quiet or extreme adventure tour. You can be picked up and dropped off at SaltyCrax at no extra cost.

ACCOMMODATION

Communal Kitchen•

Your first friend at Saltycrax in our garden

Relaxing afternoon with a good book

Updating your Facebook status

ROOMS

Perfect for a good night’s rest

Internet Facilities• Fast and reliable ADSL internet is permanently available in our Café. Contact home and catch up on your blog. The cost is R8 for half an hour.

Jacuzzi• This 9 women, 1 man Jacuzzi is ideal to relax those muscles after an adventurous day. It is heated at night on request and reaches tem-peratures of up to 40°C.

Lounge & TV Room• A flat screen TV with satellite access and a video machine - what more do you need for those stay-in days?

Laundry• A washing machine and tumble drier is available to use for a nominal fee. Or we will do it for you .A washing machine and tumble drier is available to use for a nominal fee. Or we will do it for you .

Making friends at the bar

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