Botswana Tour September 2006
During the recent September mid-term university break, 2 Way Travel
took a group of 66 foreign students to Botswana and Zambia for 11 days.
Here's some feedback from some of the Adventurers themselves:
"I just want to say that the trip was absolutely
amazing in every way. Every morning when I woke up, even
though it was early, I was excited to be alive. That is
the best feeling anyone can have in my opinion. The cost
was way cheaper than it should have been for all we did.
The trip really did change my life!" Ben Smith,
Sept 2006
"All the travel staff were amazing, especially the
2 Way leaders. My highlight was the early morning game
walks in the Okavango delta. As a student I find everything
too expensive but looking back, I realize this trip was
way worth the price." John Croft, Sept 2006
"As a vegetarian, I found the meals to be very accommodating.
My highlight was the Okavango Delta, which I loved!" Joanna
Cling, Sept 2006
"I had actually never been camping before but I loved
the trip and loved experiencing so many new things." Charlotte
Drew, Sept 2006
"Wow, where to start… what an amazing trip and unforgettable
expedition! A buffet of awesome sunsets, awesome people,
awesome food, awesome wildlife, awesome fun! Early mornings;
elephants and hippos and buffalo and baboons and illusive
lions and other wild animals and birds and plants; breathtaking
sunsets; peanut butter and apple; "buddy check";
cold showers; delta guides with stories that will astound
you; the elephant truck war cry:
"How do you feel? I feel good! Oh I feel so good,
Oh!"; campfire fun; stars; more stars; Graham's 'good
morning' wake-up calls (occasionally including a guitar
solo); delta mudpacks; card games and truck charades; more
great sunsets; friendly (sometimes too friendly!) African
people; voluntary near-death experiences (flinging oneself
off a bridge counts as one of these, white river rafting
as another); bartering with t-shirts and toothpaste in
Zimbabwe; diverse 'safari' transport including overland
trucks (complete with CD player, and occasionally in need
of a group-bonding push start); mokoros on the Okavango
Delta (some people didn't pass their drivers' test, but
what a peaceful way of commuting…aah, the gentle swish
of reeds…); sunset cruises (great way to get a close, but
safe, distance to some amazing African wildlife); Landrover
game drives; white river rafts on the Zambezi…
All these (and more) contributed to an extraordinary trip,
but I think the highlight was the people! I haven't laughed
so much and so hard in a long time. It was really rad to
get away from city life and all the issues that bog one
down. I really loved being able to take a step back and
get 'back to basics' as it were, giving me an opportunity
to reflect on what is really important in life, and it
was also a great way to build relationships on a deeper
level than under normal everyday circumstances… I felt
the whole tour was incredibly well organized especially
for such a big group. It was certainly an adventure that
I'll treasure for the rest of my life!" Tanya
Clemence, Sept 2006
"I really enjoyed all the chats and fun times with
whole group. I will never forget our trucks games of assassins
and mafia! Your guys rock - viva Voortrekkers:! This trip
is definitely the most economical and fun way to travel
Africa - Mike is an organized and responsible leader whose
first priority is that everyone has a good time!" Jacqui
Boden, Sept 2006
Mike's USA road trip
Mike had a whirlwind trip to the United States from June 26th to July
15th 2006. He spent time in Washington DC, New York City, Indianapolis,
Seattle, Reno & San Francisco, where he met with a number of different
people. Exciting contacts have been made and 2 Way Travel will be working
on developing service tours for a couple of these groups. If you are
interested in knowing more about this trip, please contact
.
Botswana/Zambia trip April 2006
During the April midterm break, we took two groups of American students
totalling 48 people to Botswana and Zambia. We got to experience amazing
wildlife, magical sunsets, lots of laughs and plenty of memories that
will last a lifetime.
Here is some feedback from students who have done these
past trips:
"While in South Africa on study abroad I traveled to many
different places and was fortunate to see many things. One
of my favorite trips, however, was my spring break trip to
Botswana & Zambia. Although this was my first ever camping
experience, and I was a little hesitant at first, I had an
absolutely amazing time. From singing around the camp fire,
seeing loads of elephants, sky diving, taking a mohkoro ride
in the Okavango Delta to seeing Victoria Falls, it was an unforgettable
trip. One of my favorite memories is seeing a lunar rainbow
at Victoria Falls when we first arrived in Zambia. The booze
cruise on our second to last night was also a blast. All in
all it was an amazing trip, definitely a time I will never
forget, with people who will stay in my heart forever.
Lauren
B - April 2006
"The trip to Botswana and Zambia is one I will never
forget. There was never a dull moment which says a lot when
you're travelling far distances to get everything in. Not
only did our group have a great time with each other but
the physical environment that surrounded us each day was
unique and incredible. After spending three days in the Okavango
Delta in Botswana I did not want to leave. In addition, seeing
Victoria Falls in both Zambia and Zimbabwe was even more
impressive than I had anticipated. This quality trip provides
an economical and convenient way to travel through Southern
Africa." Jess H - April 2006
The Peeler Family's community service holiday
The Peeler Family spent 8 days in Cape Town where they got to build a house with Habitat
for Humanity, while taking in the beauty of Cape Town. On day one of the house build, all
that could be seen was a barren concrete slab. However after 5 days of building, a brand
new house with roof and tiles, internal walls and windows and a solid front door took
shape. Mama Mdoyi was the proud new owner of this house and she was over joyed to move in
with her extended family of orphans that she looks after. Thank you to the Peeler family
for all they did while in SA, the legacy they left behind will touch many other lives in
years to come.
