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| Viewing: The Rastafarian Eco-Project |
Package ID: 1628 |
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| The Rastafarian Eco-Project |
Help Maxie and his colourful rasta community rehabilitate a river ecosystem on the boarder of Kayalethu township. An outstanding Rasta initiative which uplifts the local community and environment!
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What You'll Experience
Visiting the Kayalethu Township is always an eye opening experience. The houses are brightly painted, cows wander across the road and many of parts of it have incredible lagoon and forest views. The Rastafarian Community is situated on a north facing hill looking onto a project that they can truly be proud of: The Kayalethu River Trail.
You will be working side by side with various members of the Rastafarian community, including Maxie, the head of the community, Leo and Paul- the extremely entertaining and knowledgeable trail guides.
Through the growth of the township and development in the area as well as the massive introduction to non-indigenous pine and gum trees in the area, the natural fynbos and forest habitat has been under threat! The Rasta community is active in conservation and awareness issues in the townships and thought their eco project, they are creating a sense of pride in the community. The rehabilitated area is drawing back indigenous animal species including sunbirds and small duiker.
Duties include:
Removal of alien invasive species
Planting indigenous species
Mending paths and walkways
Clearing river debris
Helping the Guides facilitate groups of tourists from abroad and surrounding communities
You will be hosted by the volunteer organisation which has various other projects in the area. We will provide you will all the training and support necessary for the Rasta project. Maxie and Paul or another member of the Rasta Community will work with you during the day on several aspects of the eco-reserve.
We work a full day from Monday to Friday. That means that you will have two days off a week to explore the area and catch up on your sun-bathing.
OPTIONAL TRIPS TO ADDO NATIONAL PARK, STORMS RIVER AND BLOUKRANS BUNGEE
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