Expedition Project Rally 2017- INFO PACK

Rally2017
Welcome and thank you for signing up to the best two-weeks of your 2017, and probably your life!
The EXPEDITION Project has been around the block a few times (pardon the pun). Our road has been filled
with potholes (pardon the pun again) since our first test expedition in 2011. We have, however, come out
with more passion and knowledge about South Africa than we could have ever dreamed of. We are super
excited to include you in our newest adventure.
In conjunction with Nourish and Sumbon, your 2-week rally will involve charity days and tourist sites. In order
to become a more sustainable organisation this trip will be a 'pay-to-participate' rally in which we hope to
raise money for projects across South Africa.
The following information pack will outline a) what steps you need to take next and b) provide you will more
information on the rally itself.
Please contact us at any point should you have any questions.
See you on in Cape Town on the 18th March 2017!
Happy planning,
SDBergs
Sarah Dawn Bergs
The EXPEDITION Project Rally Co-ordinator
Founder, Nourish
RWynneDyke
Roger Wynne-Dyke
Founder, The EXPEDITION Project

A. Introduction
14 days. 4300 km (2672 miles). 12 towns. 5 charities. 7 tourist activities. 3
national parks.
Travel with a conscience. immerse yourself in our local cultures, and conservation spaces. know that every
cent spent on your rally is used to the benefit of our local communities of South Africa. Be a green and
responsible traveller. Be epic.
B. Background
What’s in the name?
‘EXPEDITION’ – journey by a team on a mission of purpose.
‘project’ – implying sustainability, an ongoing endeavour rather than a once of feel-good campaign.
You could say we know a thing or two about being on the road.
Since 2011 we have completed 4 expeditions. Travelled 27,082 km (16828 miles) by road across South
Africa. Passed through 301 towns. Stopped for a visit at 230 of those. Connected with 4,012 people.
Identified 142 community projects. Worked with 405 hospitality partners. Planted 61 trees.
The challenge
One of our greatest challenges since the inception of The EXPEDITION Project was its complexity. For
most people, its scope was just too vast to latch on to. And yet, we didn’t want to simply “dumb it
down” or “make it more commercial”. That would have gone against the whole philosophy behind the
organisation. We’ve decided to solve this puzzle through focus and simplification. We will consolidate
topics and repackage them into catchy ideas that will get stuck in people’s heads. Because only sticky
ideas can change the way people think and live. These “earworms” of ours will be The EXPEDITION
Project ’s “offspring” – drawing resources and direction from the parent, but with unique identities and
missions. The next phase of this is The EXPEDITION Project Rally 2017. Enter Sarah Bergs and Nourish…

Nourish
In 2012, we had the privilege of meeting Sarah Bergs, who’s NPO “Nourish”, is based in Hoedspruit,
Limpopo Province. Nourish helps within rural communities to uplift people while promoting social
responsibility and environmental education. We tagged along to a tree planting and environmental
education talk as well as uniform distributions at two primary schools. We also watched as Sarah
handed out donated knitted dolls to thrilled pre-schoolers, (read more about our visit here). Sarah was
only 24 at the time, but it was hard to keep track of all that she was doing and had accomplished. She
struck me as the perfect kind of person for what she does: she has a wonderful attitude, bags of
charisma and heaps of business savvy. She has overcome enormous obstacles in the past four years
since we first met, now her biggest problem is rapid growth!
Making connections is one of Sarah’s greatest talents. It has enabled her to forge the new ties (with
local tribe chiefs, community members and projects) that are expanding Nourish. She kept in touch with
us throughout and it has been so encouraging to follow her progress. Recently, The EXPEDITION Project
had the wonderful privilege of facilitating a partnership with Nourish, hence enabling the
implementation of a series of two-week trips into a rally format. We sampled with the shorter format of
our trips in 2013 and 2014 but without Sarah’s energy The EXPEDITION Project Rally 2017 would not be
possible.
Roger Wynne-Dyke,
Founder, The EXPEDITION Project
C. Ethical Considerations
 Responsible travel
We support venues, activities and lodges that are, where possible, Fair Trade accredited or members of
Pack for a Purpose. We are also off-setting our carbon footprint by either planting trees ourselves through
the Nourish tree planting project or Wildlands Conservation Trust – Trees for Life Programme.

 Carbon conscious
Travelling the +- 4300 km of this Rally means that we have had a serious impact on the planet. But as The
EXPEDITION Project Rally 2016, we aim to be a carbon conscious rally – this means that we have taken the
time and effort to offset our carbon footprint. 4300 km = 1.11 Tons of CO2 (plus to compensate for you
getting to and from the Rally we rounded it to 2 TONS of C02. 2 Tons C02 = 20 trees (based on median life
span). We will be supporting Wildlands Conservation Trust – Trees for Life Programme who will plant trees
back into rural communities to help offset our rally impact.
 Fair Trade Tourism and Fairtrade supply chains
Remember that by staying in Fair Trade establishments (we have two just on this Rally) and going on Fair
Trade Tours, you are assured that your travel benefits local communities and economies, and that the
business is operated ethically and in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.
The Fair Trade Tourism label stands for fair wages and working conditions, fair purchasing and operations,
equitable distribution of benefits and respect for human rights, culture and the environment. It also
ensures that the people who contribute their land, resources, labour and knowledge to tourism are the
ones who reap the benefits.
We also will be telling you more about the impact of your consumer choices, the supply chains that deliver
your food and lifestyle, and what it means to be Fairtrade conscious. Fairtrade have been a support of The
EXPEDITION Project since 2012.
This means you can relax in the knowledge that your holiday is not just giving you a lifetime of great
memories but also having a positive impact on both people and planet.

D. The Route
 Cape Town to Johannesburg
Day 1: 19 Mar 2017 - Cape Town – Somerset West – Stellenbosch (Thembalitsha visit)
Day 2: 20 Mar 2017 - Stellenbosch – Augrabies Falls
Day 3: 21 Mar 2017 - Augrabies - Kimberley
Day 4: 22 Mar 2017 - Kimberley – Golden Gate National Park
Day 5: 23 Mar 2017 - Golden Gate - Dullstroom
Day 6: 24 Mar 2017 - Dullstroom Activity/Rest Day
Day 7: 25 Mar 2017 – Dullstroom - Hoedspruit
Day 8: 26 Mar 2017 - Hoedspruit (Nourish visit)
Day 9: 27 Mar 2017 - Hoedspruit (Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre visit)
Day 10: 28 Mar 2017 - Hoedspruit – Letaba Kruger National Park
Day 11: 29 Mar 2017 - Letaba – Punda Maria Kruger National Park
Day 12: 30 Mar 2017 - Punda Maria - Mapungubwe National Park
Day 13: 31 Mar 2017 - Mapungubwe National Park - Alldays (Mogalakwena visit)
Day 14: 1 Apr 2017 - Alldays – Johannesburg
 Route Map

 Johannesburg to Cape Town
Dates are still being confirmed for this leg however they will include visits to the following charities:
Nourish
Natures Valley Trust
Masithandane
Umkhondo Big 5 Project
Amakhala Foundation & iSipho Multi-Purpose Centre
E. The Experience
 Charities & projects
Thembalitsha (Somerset West)
Thembalitsha is a South African-based non-profit organization (NPO) developing people to a place of self-
reliance by providing services in education, healthcare and training. Thembalitsha is a Xhosa word
meaning "new hope" and hope is what Thembalitsha Foundation aims to restore to the destitute, sick and
vulnerable with seven projects in communities throughout Western Cape province.
Nourish Eco Village & Library (Hoedspruit)
Nourish is a community development project with a holistic approach to the dual issues of poverty and
poaching. It believes that communities and conservation go hand in hand, and that by finding solutions to
break into the poverty cycle, we can begin to address sustainable solutions to better livelihoods and the
poaching crisis. It addresses these needs through a multitude of different projects, which are created in
order to facilitate better lives through nutrition, education, entrepreneurship, and increased
conservation/wildlife appreciation in the area as a result. From food security gardens, through to an
environmental education outreach, library and field trips – right through to an eco-village and community
crafting/tourism businesses; Nourish is about uplifting a village as a whole community and providing

opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and a better tomorrow. Nourish is based in Sigagule village, near
Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga.
Protrack Anti-Poaching Unit (Hoedspruit)
Protrack Anti-Poaching Unit is the largest privately run anti-poaching unit in Africa. With a rhino killed
every day in South Africa, Protrack is a project with a passion to stop the slaughter of South African
Wildlife. They run teams who are fully trained and armed 24 hours a day to prevent rhino poaching and
crime. Every day Protrack are on the ground doing patrols, road blocks, snare sweeps and training. Started
by Vincent and Leigh Barkas on a shoestring budget, Protrack and the Rhino task team is becoming a
leading role player in the protection of the Rhino Species. By protecting our rhino (the umbrella species)
we protect all our wildlife.
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (Hoedspruit)
HESC works closely with various organisations to develop effective and ethically minded programmes
under the broad umbrella term of ‘conservation’. Realising the interdependence of humans and the
natural environment, HESC has undertaken educational and community engagement projects that aim to
raise awareness of environmental issues and environmentally friendly practices. Through responsible
tourism, the centre has also tried to demonstrate to communities that conservation activities can be a
prosperous alternative to practices like agricultural farming, poaching and the selling of indigenous
firewood. On a broader scale, HESC aims to increase awareness of the general public, including local and
international tourists, of the importance of our work by providing a unique and unforgettable African
experience based on a financially sustainable management system.
Mogalakwena Enviro Research & Craft Art Centre (Alldays)
The Research Centre strives to make its work in the fields of conservation and ecology, education and
outreach and anthropology and cultural heritage, useful to the greater scientific community and relevant

to local communities. They are passionate about prioritizing the continued integrity of the ecological and
social systems, values and resources with which we work.
The Craft Art Centre aims to create sustainable, value-adding employment opportunities for
disadvantaged women in South Africa; To promote traditional art and craft inherent in communities which
have become dormant due to lack of infrastructure, lack of funding and lack of market opportunities; To
promote the restoration of craft art skills in communities and to enable more members of disadvantaged
communities to become self-sufficient and less dependent on social grants and pensions.
 Activities (an overview of some of the activities, both included and optional which
you have the chance to experience during your Rally)
Table Mountain National Park (rally included activity)
Towering 1086 meters over Cape Town, around 500 million years in the making, Table Mountain is worth
the trip, and ranked the #1 thing to do on your Cape Town bucket list. Two options; either to hike to the
top, or take the cable car to the top. For the hikers, the trail takes approximately 2-3 hours, and is a simple
well marked trail which requires only a relative level of fitness.
Augrabies Falls & Rafting (not included in rally price)
The Augrabies Rush half -day rafting trip is hosted by Kalahari Adventures, the pioneers of rafting in the
Augrabies Falls National Park. Should you dare, you will experience grade 2/3 rapids as you raft along 9km
of the Garieb (Orange River1) in an inflatable raft. Qualified guides and safety briefing provided for this
adrenalin filled adventure.
Please contact us to book this if interested.
Golden Gate National Park (not included in rally price)
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Longest river in South Africa

Located in the Free State, near the Lesotho Border of South Africa Golden Gate National Park is nestled in
the foothills of the Maluti Mountains. Spend the morning on your own game drive or hike as you explore
the Brandwag2 rock formation & the vulture’s restaurant (bird hide). Two self-drive route available. 4 x
wheel drive not required.
Kimberley Big Hole (rally included activity)
The Big Hole, or Kimberley Mine is an open pit and underground mine claimed to be one of the largest
holes excavated by hand. Visit the visitors’ centre to learn of the search for diamonds, and learn about the
people that searched for them and the tools they used; then head to the Viewing platform for an amazing
view of the Big Hole.
Blyde River Boat Trip (rally included activity)
Enjoy a boat trip through the breath-taking Blyde River Canyon. Board the boat and enjoy a 2-hour trip, as
the Three Rondawels stand guard looking over the canyon and the Kadishi Tufa Waterfall shows you it’s
rare living beauty. Take in the wonder and beauty of the third largest canyon of the world. A guide will
explain interesting facts about the various rocks, vegetation, bird life and even the often-seen hippo.
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre Game-Drive (rally included activity)
HESC houses a number of animals including cheetah, African wild dog, lion, African wild cat, ground
hornbill, and sable antelope just to name a few. Visitors can view the resident animals in close proximity
with an in depth tour of the centre. Your tour will be facilitated by an experienced guide, who will
introduce you to the amazing rehabilitation work and research being done to preserve these vulnerable
species. An open safari vehicle will be your vehicle of choice as you tour the centre.
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Afrikaans word meaning ‘sentinel’

Hazyview Canopy Tour (not included in rally price)
On your day off in Dullstroom, head to Hazyview for the thrill of Mpumalanga’s longest aerial cable trail –
and enjoy the freedom of gliding over one of the last remaining natural forested valleys along the Sabie
River. 10 Linked platforms, and a trail length of 1.2 km gives you incredible views of the forest floor and
natural vegetation.
Kruger National Park (not included in rally price)
Famous for being a National Park the size of Holland, and home to the ‘Big 5’ (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo,
elephant), and magnificent 7 (Big 5 plus cheetah and wild dog) spend two days traversing the length of the
park game viewing from your own vehicle and on your own time. Test your eyesight and see how much
you can find. Night drives available at overnight campsites.
Please contact us to book this if interested
Jessica the Hippo (rally included activity)
Meet Jessica the Hippo. Jessica is a 16-year-old female hippo, whose owners found Jessica washed up on
the banks of the Blyde River after the floods in 2000. She was only a few hours old and would not have
survived the elements. Now years later, Jessica is free to leave, but chooses to stay with her “parents” and
engage with guests on a daily basis, wallowing in the river nearby. Her gentleness and kindness is
incredible for a 1-ton animal. Interact personally with Jessica as you feed her sweet potato or Rooibos tea.
Soweto Bicycle Tour (rally included activity)
Seeing Soweto on a bicycle tour/tuk-tuk (more intimate and less imposing) is the exact opposite of seeing
this intriguing township from the air-conditioned distance of a tour bus. Pick your tour option, and then

enjoy the sights, smells, colours, foods and people of this historically rich and significant township of
Soweto - previous residents of Soweto included Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela.
F. Ten steps to your first mile
 Build your team
Select a group of friends, colleagues or family members to join your team (teams are generally 2-4
members).
Things to consider:
a. You will be spending a lot of time together with your team, so select/invite people whose company
you enjoy, passions you share, and ethics you believe in. There’s nothing like fire-side
conversations and long hours of driving to show you someone’s true colours. Pick someone you’d
like to share a drink with at the end of a long day of driving, hiking, volunteering and planting trees.
Make sure you have enough confident drivers.
b. What skills do you or your team have that could be useful to projects or on the road?
If you want to join The EXPEDITION Project Rally 2017, but don’t have a team, don’t fret- we have the
following options:
1) Make my own team of 2-4 awesome people
2) Join a team
3) Join our group vehicle
 Share your adventure planning adventure on our social media pages
We will be giving away sponsored prizes for those that actively spread the details of your adventure
before you leave and while you are on the rally. Rest assured these prizes are worth fighting for. These
include: sponsored accommodation, meals and activities both during and after your trip.

Insert our website badge onto your website
facebook.com/theexpeditionproject
twitter.com/expedition365
 Research where you are going
For more details on South Africa and our projects visit the hyperlink destinations (all words in blue) in this
information pack and also the below recommended websites:
www.theexpeditionproject.com
http://www.southafrica.info/
http://www.golimpopo.com/
http://www.experiencenortherncape.com/
http://www.capewestcoast.org/
linkedin.com/groups/4043496

http://www.openafrica.org/
 Book your flights
Try using the following links to give you a good overview of the best flight options:
http://skyscanner.net/
http://flightsite.co.za/
Contact us to put you in touch with a friendly local travel consultant who will help plan the rest of your
trip, and give you advice on how to get to the starting line.
 Source your vehicle
If you would like to sign-up with your own team, then here are some places to source your own vehicle:
http://sacarrental.co.za/
http://justcarhire.co.za/
http://budget.co.za/
http://avis.co.za/
http://thrifty.co.za/
http://rentacheapie.co.za/
Or hire your own camper van fully kitted out with beds, tables, and literally the kitchen sink (limited
campers available):
http://wickedafrica.com/

Things to consider:
a. Car hire can be anything from R120 (ZAR) per day.
b. Remember to add any additional drivers to your booking.
 Start your own fundraising campaign
We have set up a specific fundraising page for you on our partner donation site: Sumbon. We ask that all
participants raise a minimum of R500 (ZAR) for your chosen charity from our list of NPO partner. You can
find more details of our projects here.
 Pay your deposit
50% deposit deadline is 31st December 2016
Final payment deadline is required 30 days before the start of the Rally - 18th February 2017
Payments can be made using the Nourish PayPal account: nourish.org.za@gmail.com
 Complete your registration
You can complete your more detailed registration details here. Do not worry, should you need to change
any of your details once this is submitted you can do so online.
 Sign your crew agreement
Your crew agreement is available here or via www.theexpedition.co.za
 Plan your arrival
What to pack

Other than passports & important documents, clothes and toiletries, Items include - camping gear,
food/cooler-box, cutlery/crockery, first aid kit – these items can be purchased on arrival in Cape Town if
you prefer which may be less expensive and less cumbersome for your travel
See appendix for full list.
Arrival time Meet us by 1500
Arrival plan Registration day will allow you to get your Rally Stickers, rally information pack, t-shirts
and meet the other crews. Then join us for a fun evening as we explain the route and the days ahead, and
have a great meal and a few drinks.
First night accommodation Overnight that evening in a comfy dorm/twin room at the Backpack, a
Fair Trade certified backpackers. So relax and kick off your first night knowing you have started your trip to
an EPIC and ethical start.
Arrival activities Registration & Party.
G. The Rally
 Day 1
Outline 19 Mar 2017 - Cape Town – Somerset West – Stellenbosch (Thembalitsha visit)
Time Super early
The plan All teams leaving the starting line to Table Mountain at 0530. Starting off as we intend to go
on with an awesome hike or cable car up Table Mountain, one of the World Heritage Sights in SA. Walking
up is free – enjoying the wide variety of Fynbos which occurs only on Table Mountain. The cable car costs
R125 (ZAR) one way and R240 (ZAR) return. We recommend walking up and taking the cable car down
after enjoying a coffee or brekkie on top. But alternatively cable car up and down is just as awesome. A
contribution of your Expedition Rally funds go to Pride of Table Mountain who take groups of 45-50 youth
from townships up Table Mountain.

By 1000 we depart to Somerset West for the Charity afternoon starting at 1200. The afternoon will be
spent with a charity in Somerset West called Thembalitsha working with vulnerable children.
Accommodation Overnight that evening in Stellenbosch - Stumble Inn Backpackers Camping Site.
Activities Table Mountain hiking & charity afternoon with Thembalitsha.
Optional extraStellenbosch Ghost Tour.
 Day 2
Outline 20 Mar 2017 - Stellenbosch – Augrabies Falls
Time Super early
The plan Depart Stellenbosch bright and early for a long day of driving through SA’s beautiful Western
Cape and Northern Cape. Enjoy the scenery and little ‘pad stalletjies’ 3 on the way. A place not to miss is
Pella, with the biggest date farm in the Southern Hemisphere and the sweetest most delicious dates to
add to your padkos4. End your day (over 800 km of driving) with a sundowner overlooking Augrabies Falls.
The original Khoikhoi5 residents named the waterfall "Ankoerebis" — "place of big noises".
Accommodation Overnight that evening in Augrabies Falls National Park (SANParks6) Campsite.
Activities The majestic open road and road tripping is what it’s all about today. Plus, munching on some
famous Pella-dates.
 Day 3
Outline 21 Mar 2017 - Augrabies - Kimberley
Time Early
The plan For the brave of heart – start the morning with a White-water rafting adventure with Kalahari
Adventures on the Orange River7. RAFT: the exciting and pristine 9 km stretch of the Garieb (Orange
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Road stall or shop/market on the side of the road
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Road food
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Original inhabitants of South Africa
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South African National Parks

River), finishing only 300 meters above the main falls. TACKLE: grade 2 and 3 rapids such as Rhino,
Rollercoaster, Klipspringer, Blind Faith and the Cascades while viewing the excellent bird and wildlife in the
National Park. Thereafter, hit the road making your way towards the Free State8. Starting your morning
on the Orange River – you end your day with sundowners on the magnificent Vaal River. And in between
see how many Windmills you can spot along the way.
Accommodation Broadwater River Estate Campsite.
Activities White-water rafting; Vaal River sundowners.
Optional extraDouglas Bee Farm, Douglas Wine Cellars
 Day 4
Outline 22 Mar 2017 - Kimberley – Golden Gate National Park
Time Early
The plan Start the day off early and hit the road making your way to the famous for its Big Hole, also
referred to as the world’s biggest manmade hole - its history synonymous with the search for diamonds.
For those that arrive early with a flask of coffee, head to Kamfers dam and watch the sunrise over the
flocks of lesser flamingos while dipping your rusks9. Then off to the Big Hole in Kimberley for a history
lesson and to learn of SA’s search for Diamonds. (Costs R 90 per person for the tour).
Thereafter the road leads you on to Golden Gate National Park, with its imposing Brandwag10 rock
formation. As you make your fire in the evening, enjoy the silence of being in 11000 hectares of preserved
wilderness.
Accommodation Golden Gate National Park camping
Activities Birdwatching, sightseeing.
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The longest river in South Africa
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Central province of South Africa
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Traditional South African snack
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Sentinel

 Day 5
Outline 23 Mar 2017 - Golden Gate - Dullstroom
Time Early
The plan Enjoy the morning in Golden Gate National Park and take advantage of a few hours of
unguided hiking/walking trails, or game drive routes in the National Park searching for the illusive bearded
vulture.
At 9:30 hit the road towards Mpumalanga – stopping for a bite to eat, or just a leg stretch in Dullstroom
where they have the famous Harry’s Pancakes, a micro-brewery, a whisky and chocolate pairing and a
chocolatiers…. There's something indulgent for everyone. Plus of course the largest Clock Shop in the
Southern Hemisphere… tick tock (take a second to pop in!)
Then do the last couple km to Elandskloof Trout Farm here you spend the night tucked between trout
dams and rolling green hills.
Accommodation Elandskloof Trout Farm.
Activities Hiking, game drive, pancakes.
Day 6
Outline 24 Mar 2017 - Dullstroom Activity/Rest Day
Time Lie in
The plan Today the world is your oyster and you have a wild variety of options. Either enjoy relaxing at
the Trout Farm, try your hand at Fly Fishing, or take a horse ride through the rolling hills of Dullstroom.
Alternatively head to White River/Nelspruit for the day, have a picnic in the Nelspruit Botanical Gardens
and visit the Jane Goodall Chimp Sanctuary – knowing all proceeds go towards rescuing circus/pet/zoo
animals. That night relax back at the Elandskloof Trout Farm – and enjoy recharging your batteries.
Accommodation Elandskloof Trout Farm.
Activities Activity/Rest Day.

Optional extraFor the more adventurous of spirit, book a full day of adrenalin filled activities in
Sabie - geckoing11, abseiling, caving by candle-light. Be prepared to get muddy, wet, dirty and wild.
 Day 7
Outline 25 Mar 2017 – Dullstroom - Hoedspruit
Time Early
The plan Rise with the sun as you head down towards the Lowveld today via the beautiful Panorama
Route. Take time to go to the various waterfalls and viewpoints along the way; Bridal Veil Falls, Mac Mac
Falls, the Pinnacle, Three Rondawels12, God’s Window and Bourkes Lucks Potholes – each stop is well
worth the time, and entrance fee, and shows you a different magnificent angle of the Blyde River Canyon;
the largest GREEN Canyon in the world!
Try to get your timing right so that you can enjoy an afternoon boat cruise on the Blyde Dam seeing the
hippos, the rare living Kadishi Tufa waterfall, baobab trees and birdlife of the area. The trip is most famous
for the Kadishi Tufa Waterfall at 200 m (around 660 feet) in height it is the second tallest tufa waterfall on
earth. Boat Trips Leave at 15:00 so make sure you are there by 14:30. That afternoon you drive right into
the Canyon to Swadini - a Forever Resort – which is nestled amongst the Drakensberg peaks right on the
banks of the Blyde River.
Accommodation Blyde River Canyon Forever Resort.
Activities Sightseeing, boat cruise.
 Day 8
Outline 26 Mar 2017 - Hoedspruit (Nourish visit)
Time Early
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Extreme activity – white-water tubing
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The rondawel is usually round or oval in shape and is traditionally made with materials that can be locally found in raw form. Its
walls are often constructed from stones. The mortar may consist of sand, soil, or combinations of these, mixed with cow dung.

The plan Get back into the spirit of the rally – giving back to the earth, and people around you by
spending the day with a local charity: Nourish – assisting in the garden in the morning, helping build, and
do projects and then in the afternoon sitting with the local children doing reading, games, homework and
crafts. Remember how privileged you are!
That evening you will get home tired and dusty, but with a feeling that you left your mark and that you
made a difference! Its seriously rewarding. That night you stay in a local community campsite - enjoy an
African sunset, and a drink around a camp-fire. if you’re lucky you might hear the call of lions in the
distance.
Accommodation Local community campsite.
Activities Charity day with Nourish.
 Day 9
Outline 27 Mar 2017 - Hoedspruit (Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre visit)
Time Fresh start
The plan Wake up to another busy day as you head off early to spend the morning with Protrack Anti-
Poaching unit, learning about their work fighting the battle to save SA’s Rhinos and wildlife. After a
morning helping snare sweep and doing their obstacle course we head to the Baobab for Lunch of
delicious pancakes at 1200.
Then it’s off to meet Jessica the world famous Hippo, and feed her handfuls of sweet potato and Rooibos
tea. Jessica was washed up in the floods and has become a well-loved hippo in the area. Tour starts 14:30.
As the sun sets either head back to Klaserie Dam Campsite or enjoy the nightlife in Hoedspruit Town and a
delicious burger/pizza from Sleepers (a restaurant/heritage site that was once the Railway Station to
Hoedspruit)
Accommodation Klaserie Dam campsite
Activities Charity morning with Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, sightseeing.
 Day 10

Outline 28 Mar 2017 - Hoedspruit – Letaba Kruger National Park
Time Lie in
The plan Head to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) for a morning game drive which
stars at 0900 (so get there at 8 and enjoy a morning cappuccino while watching the meerkats play. HESC
houses a number of animal species including cheetah, African wild dog, lion, African wild cat, Ground
hornbill, Sable antelope, to name just a few. Take the opportunity on your 2-hour game drive to learn as
much as you can about Africa's special and rare species! At 1130 get your khakis on, and head to Orpen
Gate – to the Kruger National Park. A protected area larger than the country of Holland! Kruger is one of
the largest game reserves in Africa. It covers an area of 19,485 square kilometres.
Take your time, obey the speed limits and get spotting! The road from Orpen to Satara has brilliant
elephant, leopard and even lion sightings so good luck. Just make sure you get to your camp by 1800 when
camp gates close. If you wish book yourself a night-drive at reception, you might get lucky and see some
incredible nocturnal game. Or pop into the Elephant Museum open till 2000.
Accommodation Letaba campsite, Kruger National Park.
Activities Sightseeing.
 Day 11
Outline 29 Mar 2017 - Letaba – Punda Maria Kruger National Park
Time Early
The plan Today is a full day of game viewing but make a point of popping in to visit the Elephant
Museum where the big-tuskers are kept at Letaba camp. Its impressive to see the immense tusks and
learn of their stories! Well worth a quick visit! (if you didn’t visit last night)
Beware it’s a long day’s drive (a solid 7 hours)- so get up nice and early and keep track of time throughout
the day. Make your way all the way up North into the sandveld13 of Punda Maria. Punda Maria is the
Northern Most camp in the Kruger National Park.
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Type of wide open rural landscape in Southern Africa

Where better to end off a day of great sightings, gorgeous views and the full impact of Kruger in one go
than Crooks Corner, where Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa converge on the Limpopo River at
the northern tip of the national park.
Accommodation Punda Maria campsite, Kruger National Park.
 Day 12
Outline 30 Mar 2017 - Punda Maria - Mapungubwe National Park
Time Super early
The plan Leave camp as the sunrises and the gate opens at 0530 and head towards Pafuri, enjoying the
Luvuvhu River greenery and the amazing birdlife that comes with it. The Fever Tree Forests and of course
the famous Crooks Corner, where South Africa Mozambique and Zimbabwe meet. Crooks corner is a world
famous birdwatcher’s paradise, and got its name because poachers, smugglers and blackbirders 14took
advantage of the spot where the borders of 3 countries meet. After a great morning exploring you bid
farewell to the Kruger National park – and head into the far north of Limpopo. The afternoon will be an
interesting one for history buffs as we pop into Mapungubwe National Park and learn about the historical
importance of the Lost City and Mapungubwe Hills.
Accommodation Mapungubwe National Park - Mazhou campsite.
 Day 13
Outline 31 Mar 2017 - Mapungubwe National Park - Alldays (Mogalakwena visit)
Time Super early
The plan The camp gate open early at 0600 and an early departure from Mapungubwe today as you
head towards Alldays, and a project called Mogalakwena Enviro Research Centre. Be there by 0900. It’s an
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People who smuggled illegal labourers

hour and a half drive- so make sure you get there in time, and ready to give a part of your heart and soul
back to the country that has hosted you and shown you its gems for the last 2 weeks.
At 0930 you will start your day of volunteering with Mogalakwena and getting involved in their arts and
crafts centre and research projects.
Accommodation Mogalakwena bush campsite.
Activities Charity day with Mogalakwena.
 Day 14
Outline 1 Apr 2017 - Alldays – Johannesburg
Time Early
The plan Your last day with The EXPEDITION Project Rally – so let’s make it an epic one. Wake up nice
and early at Mogalakwena bush camp and have a highly recommended coffee on the Viewing Deck at
River lodge before hitting the road, travelling into Gauteng and the heart of Jozie; Soweto.
Get to experience a real taste of the history of Soweto and its apartheid legacy with either a tuk tuk or
bicycle tour… including important historical places such as the Hector Pieterson Memorial, Vilikaze Street,
past the homes of Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela; and of course ending with a traditional meal.
Then chillax at Lebos Soweto Backpackers – only the best place to sip a cold beer, listen to some tunes and
let the end of rally party come find you.
Accommodation Lebos Soweto Backpackers.
Activities Sightseeing, end of Rally party.
 Charities
Day 1: Pride of Table Mountain
Day 1: Thembalitsha visit
Day 8: Nourish visit
Day 9: Protrack anti-poaching visit
Day 10: Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre visit

Day 13: Mogalakwena visit
Day 14: Wildlands Conservation Trust - Trees for Life
 Accommodation
Day 0: The Backpack (Cape Town)
Day 1: Stumble Inn Backpackers campsite (Stellenbosch)
Day 2: Augrabies Falls National Park campsite (Augrabies)
Day 3: Broadwater River Estate campsite (near Kimberley)
Day 4: Golden Gate National Park campsite (Golden Gate)
Day 5: Elandskloof Trout Farm (Dullstroom)
Day 6: Elandskloof Trout Farm (Dullstroom)
Day 7: Swadini: A Forever Resort (near Hoedspruit)
Day 8: Shik Shack Eco campsite (Hoedspruit)
Day 9: Klaserie Dam campsite (Hoedspruit)
Day 10: Letaba Camp (Kruger National Park)
Day 11: Punda Maria Camp (Kruger National Park)
Day 12: Mazhou campsite (Mapungubwe National Park)
Day 13: Mogalakwena Bush Camp (near Alldays)
Day 14: Lebos Soweto Backpackers (Johannesburg)
* Accommodation may be changed due to group size/logistics, but we endeavour to let you know as soon
as possible and pick the best spot for each night.
* There may be accommodation upgrades available at an additional cost with certain providers.
 What else to know
All prices include accommodation in a campsite (or dormitory where camping was not available). In most
cases, single and double rooms are available on an upgrade basis - please enquire about costs when
making your booking.

Many of the rural destinations you will be staying will not have reliable internet access and some areas will
have limited cell phone service.
Food is not included but can be purchased affordably at all accommodations. Cooking areas are also
provided at all locations, however please note that you will need to buy provisions in some areas located
some distance from the lodges.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. We have tailored these itineraries to
create a unique opportunity and get tourists off the beaten path. We are extraordinarily proud of what
our nation has to offer and we want the world to see South Africa in a way that builds positive, memorable
relationships for both the traveller and the local communities!
By travelling in the Fair Trade way you become more than just a “tourist”, by interacting with our
communities you become a “traveller.”
This is not a trip for the weary. Pack your hiking boots, sense of adventure, willingness to learn, a hungry
tummy and a big friendly smile. You are about to have one serious and maybe even life changing
adventure!
 After the rally
Your journey does not end after your rally. You will become a project champion and we hope you will
continue to promote and fund-raise for all our amazing partner projects and charities via our fundraising
site: Sumbon.
H. Breakdown of Costs
 Included
Rally cost is R 9 350 per person which is inclusive of

Camping accommodation Day 1 – Day 14 - contact us if you wish for an upgrade or to book
accommodation on Registration Day at the Backpack, our Fair Trade Certified accommodation option in
Cape Town
A starting and finishing party including meal and a free drink!
All charity day activities, including tools needed to participate!
Contributions to all charities mentioned
20 Trees planted on your behalf to make your journey Carbon Neutral
Select mentioned activities - contact us to add more optional extra activities to your booking such as
game drives, Jessica the Hippo, Table Mountain Cable Car
Rally stickers for your vehicle
Your TEP T-shirt and goodie bag!
As well as great travel/route advice and ideas from our TEP Rally team and an awesome life changing trip
throughout SA making memories!
Activities included
Starting Party Cape Town
One Way Cable Car Ticket Table Mountain
Kimberley Big Hole Museum
Blyde Boat Trip
Jessica the Hippo
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre game drive
Tuk Tuk/Bike Tour Soweto
Finishing Party Johannesburg

 Excluded (support is provided for all of these items)
First night accommodation
Fuel/vehicle costs & vehicle support
Food (except for start/finish party)
All activities not specified
Travel insurance & medical support
Entry fees to reserves

I. Appendix
 The Expedition lingo
What time we need up ready in the morning
Super early – 0500/0530
Early – 0600/0630
Fresh – 0700/0730
Lie in – 0800/0830
Instructions
Don’t forget your ‘Padkos’ – Don’t forget your ‘road-food’
Stop at the next ‘Padstal’ – Stop at the next ‘road-stall/shop’
 What to pack and what not to pack
You will need…
For camping
1. Tent
2. Blow Up/Foldable Mattress
3. Sleeping Bag
4. Pillow
5. Dustpan & Broom
6. Mallet
7. Hammock (optional)
8. Camping Chairs
9. Camping Table

10. Braai15 Grid & Tongs
11. Cutlery
12. Crockery (plastic plates/cups etc)
13. Plastic Bucket for washing up
14. Clothes pegs/Washing Line
15. Black Bin bags
16. Gas braai (optional)
17. Cooler box
18. Firelighters/Wood/Charcoal
Recommended clothes
1. Pjs
2. Socks
3. Boots
4. Sneakers/Trainers
5. Flop flops (thongs)
6. Shorts/T-shirts
7. Long pants/Long shirts
8. Fleece jacket
9. Waterproof jacket
10. Swim suit
11. A hat
Toiletries
1. First aid kit
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South African word for cooking fire/barbque

2. Sun cream
3. Mosquito repellent
4. Towel
5. Insect repellent/Citronella candles
Tech and gadgets
6. Binoculars/Camera/Phone
7. All car chargers/phone chargers
8. Books/Travel games
9. Flashlight
10. Penknife
11. Sunglasses
12. Water bottle
Other
13. Passport
14. Driver’s License
15. Appropriate currency/Credit card
16. Travel Journal/Pen (optional)
You will not need…:
1. Fancy Makeup
2. Hairdryer/Hair straightener
3. Any costly/valuable jewellery or sentimental possessions
4. High Heels
5. Kitted out 4 x 4 vehicle

6. Stress, worry, prejudice or preconceptions!
** Remember you can contact us to upgrade your accommodation if you are not kitted out for camping,
or want a bit more luxury.
 Safety advice
South African safety precautions are not unlike those recommended when travelling to other countries.
Often the rule of common-sense applies instead of hard and fast measures however here are a few tips to
help you be vigilant and prepare for your travels:
a)In large cities; avoid the central business districts at night.
b)Never walk around any city at night, even if you are part of a group. If you need to
go anywhere after dark, as your hotel or guesthouse to help get you there, or call a
taxi for you/direct you.
c)When out walking anywhere, avoid wearing flashy expensive watches and jewellery
and carrying large amounts of cash. Carry your camera unobtrusively in a bag rather
than slung over your shoulder. Hold your bag close, and beware of pickpockets in
crowded areas. Beware of ATM theft and lever be distracted by a stranger asking for
assistance at an ATM.
d)If driving in a city; keep doors locked at all times, and do not drive with windows
down.
e)When parking your vehicle anywhere, do not leave valuables in sight, but rather
lock everything away in the trunk.
f)You will often find “car guards” on duty in many city streets; and while they cannot
guarantee the safety of your car, he is at least a buffer of some kind against car theft
or robbery. You will be expected to tip the guard upon return to your car.

g)Travel with a good, detailed map, and fill your gas tank whenever possible (also ask
them to check oil, water & tyre pressure) to ensure you know where you are going,
and your car is in good mechanical condition to get you there.
h)Do not offer lifts to strangers or pick up hitch-hikers.
i) Keep copies of your passports, and credit card details in a separate place. Keep
essential numbers of your travel and health insurance and keep a copy of your
details.
j) Always travel with a cellphone that is charged, and have relevant important contact
numbers to call in case of an emergency.
k)Do not walk by yourself on lonely stretches of beach, river bank, forest or
countryside. Rather go as a group, or try to keep other people in sight at all times.
l) Wildlife is plentiful in South Africa, confined to numerous game parks and reserves.
Within these spaces it is not recommended to alight from your vehicle except in
designated camps, hiking trails, or rest/picnic spots. Remember these are wild
animals and you are in their territory! Do not attempt to approach any animal too
closely- if one crosses your car, stop your car immediately and remain silent. Avoid
loud noises, plying the radio or other music, shouting, hanging out of the windows,
points etc. and simply observe nature at its best. (especially relevant in Kruger
National Park)
m) Park in a well-lit area at night, and watch out for potholes, and wild or farm
animals when driving at night. Often road signs will tell you when to take care.
FACTS vs FICTION:
Let us allay some common mis-conceptions you may have about travelling to/in South Africa.
FictionSouth Africa is unsafe to visit

Fact With news of wars, pirates, child soldiers and protesting flashing regularly across your TV screen
you’d be excused if you believe that Africa, and South Africa was a violent place and a danger to all who
venture within. Of course, the fact is that bad news is news that sells, which is why people rarely hear
anything good about the continent and its peoples. As a potential tourist to South Africa, there are
certainly places and scenarios which you will want to avoid; however, most places can be visited in a
perfectly peaceful manner. Don’t let the negative new stories turn you off from what could arguably
become one of the most amazing travel experiences you’ll ever experience.
FictionSouth Africa is disease ridden
FactSouth Africa has not been affected by the Ebola virus, and while during your travels you will be
exposed to much of the nation’s poverty, and certain diseases that come along with a poverty stricken
lifestyle (often in rural areas caused by lack of proper sanitation, or lack of child immunisation), so you do
not have to worry about catching these diseases as a tourist. Malaria can be prevented by going to your
doctor for a prophylactic before you travel and using insect repellent during the trip. HIV/AIDS is not
airborne nor passed by skin to skin contact (except through semen or blood) so you don’t have to worry
about it being contagious. South Africa is actually a pretty safe healthy place to travel if you have your
shots and inoculations up to date and are aware of Malaria areas and take precautions.
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