Pack For A Purpose On Your Next Holiday With Africa Odyssey

Aug. 12, 2011 - PRLog -- Want to do a bit more for local communities when travelling abroad? For those heading off on an unforgettable safari holiday or a dream Africa honeymoon, Pack For A Purpose is an easy way for holidaymakers visiting Africa to make a big impact on the deprived local schools.  All it takes is some luggage space to bring over much needed pens, educational books, posters, medicines and sports equipment which will be provided to local schools – making a huge impact on the lives of hundreds of African children.

http://www.africaodyssey.com are huge supporters of this cause and due to their involvement many more camps have now signed up to the scheme.  Camps which participate include:

Tanzania: Gibbs Farm, Jongomero, Kigelia, Onsea House, Ras Kutani, Selous Safari Camp, Tent With A View and The Tides
Botswana: Kanana Camp, Meno a Kwena, Muchenje, Selinda and Zarafa
Zambia: Chikoko Tree Camp, Kakuli, Luwi Bush Camp, Mwaleshi, Nkwali, Nsefu, Nsolo, Tafika, Tena Tena and Tok Leya
Kenya: Borana, Kicheche Mara Camp and Mara Plains Camp
Zimbabwe: Davisons Camp and Makalolo Plains
Namibia: Skeleton Coast Camp
Mozambique: Guludo

Getting involved is easy! Before travelling, follow these four small simple steps to make a BIG difference:

STEP 1 - Visit http://www.packforapurpose.org and select your destination ie Tanzania

STEP 2 - Find your lodging which lists the sponsored community project and the needed supplies ie Selous Safari Camp

STEP 3 - Choose which supplies you wish to bring. 5 lbs (2.27kg) is recommended

STEP 4 - Pack the supplies in your luggage and deliver them to the camp manager  

For information on safari holidays and honeymoons in Africa, tour operator Africa Odyssey offers holidays to Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Mozambique as well as extensions to the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius and the Seychelles. Visit www.africaodyssey.com or call 020 7471 8780.

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