Volunteer & Mozambique

Tofo Beach, Mozambique

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All Out Africa
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Duration: 28 days
Group size: 1 - 30
Volunteer & Mozambique
Tofo Beach, Mozambique

All Out Africa
  • Email address verified

Duration: 28 days
Group size: 1 - 30

About this trip

Combine travel with giving back to others with our volunteer packages; help alleviate poverty, make new friends and experience the wonders and life in another country, all whilst supported by our experienced staff and staying in comfy accommodation. 


The Mozambique & Volunteering Volunteer Tour will take you through some of the best that southern Africa has to offer in terms of culture, sand and surf. Begin in Eswatini where you will get involved in grassroots community projects and make an active contribution to improve the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children. After participating in important community development projects, you will have a week to explore, relax and enjoy tropical Mozambique!

 

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Accommodation & Food

 During your stay, you will be accommodated in a variety of lodges as you tour Southern Africa, but your home base will be the award-winning Lidwala Lodge in Ezulwini Valley and then Tilak Lodge in Tofo, Mozambique. We offer dorm-style accommodation with wifi and lockers, located on the beach front, with a restaurant/bar on site. Three meals a day will also be provided, some on a self-serve basis and other cooked for you. Enquire for private rooms (In Eswatini, ZAR 724/Night; in Mozambique, ~20 USD/Night, paid directly to partners).

Volunteer Role

There are two distinct parts to this travel experience each with its own interesting flavour. When you arrive in the beautiful mountainous Kingdom of Eswatini your role will be as a volunteer as you get involved in projects that aim to uplift the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children.

Volunteers have the option of choosing one of the following projects:


Childcare which involves assisting the teachers at our Neighbourhood Care Points (NCP’s), which act as preschools for orphaned and vulnerable children.

Building which involves projects such as laying bricks for new classrooms or maintaining the gardens at our NCP’s.

Sports which includes assisting with running sporting activities with our NCP children including swimming lessons (depending on the season).

NEW! Savannah & Wildlife Conservation this project involves conducting multiple types of research with different species. Some of the conservation activities are conducted at specific times of the year whilst others are conducted all year round. Our coordinating project scientist will teach you how to assist with data collection throughout your project duration. 

*As the children become very excited about new arrivals, the frequent change-over of volunteers disrupts their studies and may exacerbate existing attachment issues. As such, only 5+ weeks Mozambique & Volunteering volunteers will have the chance to participate in assisting with the teaching and care of the children.


Afterward three weeks in Eswatini, you'll take a trip to the beautiful golden sand beaches of sunny Mozambique. After three weeks of hard work in Eswatini, it’ll be time to relax in this tropical climate and swim the blue waters of the warm and inviting Indian Ocean. You'll spend a week in Tofo, Mozambique, where you can jump into one of the following optional activities:

  • Dives w/ Tofo Scuba (for already certified divers)
  • PADI Dive Certification (see availability of course upon arrival)
  • Surfing
  • Yoga
  • Freediving
  • 3-day dive tours of Zavora/Vilankulos 
  • Quad bike tours
  • Island dhow boat tours
  • Inhambane museum tour
  • Horse-riding on the beach


What’s included

  • 24/7 Support
    Ongoing support from All Out Africa & In-field supervision by the AOA Marine Research Centre staff.
  • Research Projects
    Projects specifically designed to enable you to make an active contribution during your stay.
  • Country Orientation
    Comprehensive orientation to country, culture, and your role upon arrival.
  • Food & Accommodation
    Food & accommodation through our partners at Tilak Lodge. Single rooms may be available upon arrival.

What’s not included

  • PADI Dive Certification
    Internationally recognized PADI certification through our dive center partners, Tofo Scuba.
  • Local transport fares
    Local transport fares to your projects (almost all work in walking distance).
  • Medical Insurance
  • Travel Insurance
  • Flights & Visas

Available Packages

4 Weeks
Available until 5 days before departure
$2,398
Deposit: $238
5 Weeks
Available until 5 days before departure
$2,671
Deposit: $265
6 Weeks
Available until 5 days before departure
$2,945
Deposit: $292
7 Weeks
Available until 5 days before departure
$3,219
Deposit: $319
8 Weeks
Available until 5 days before departure

~3 Weeks in Eswatini

~1 Week in Mozambique

~4 Weeks in Eswatini

$3,327
Deposit: $329
9 Weeks
Available until 5 days before departure

 ~3 Weeks in Eswatini

~1 Week in Mozambique

~5 Weeks in Eswatini

$3,578
Deposit: $353
10 Weeks
Available until 5 days before departure

 ~3 Weeks in Eswatini

~1 Week in Mozambique

~6 Weeks in Eswatini

$3,829
Deposit: $378
11 Weeks
Available until 5 days before departure

~3 Weeks in Eswatini

~1 Week in Mozambique

~7 Weeks in Eswatini

$4,081
Deposit: $402
12 Weeks
Available until 5 days before departure
$4,332
Deposit: $427


Itinerary

Week 1
First week in Eswatini!

 Day 1: Fly into OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg where you will be met by All Out Africa staff members who will transfer you by road to your accommodation.


Day 2: The second day begins with an informative presentation that will brief you on all you need to know about the culture and country, and how to effectively contribute during your volunteer experience. In the afternoon you will embark on a Cultural Tour where you will visit the museum to learn about Swazi history and culture and then will walk around a real Swazi village to experience day-to-day life in Eswatini. The day finishes with a local culinary delight – a traditional Swazi braai!


Day 3-5: You will spend these days volunteering on your project. During this time you will also be supported to obtain your visa to enter Mozambique (the cost of a visa is not included in the program cost).

Your Organizer


AO
All Out Africa
All Out Africa provides volunteer experiences across southern Africa to inbound travelers since 2004, including educational group tours since 2006. We develop & run our own conservation & humanitarian projects under our charity the All Out Africa Foundation which focuses it's work in Eswatini, Mozambique & South Africa. We run our own service projects, trekking activities, research centres, leadership & adventure activities & have a range of facilities, vehicles & guides.