NATURE & ADVENTURE:
- You will enjoy the tranquillity of nature and wildlife, the thrill of White Water
Rafting, participate in adventure activities, develop leadership skills, sleep on
islands, participate in tours and enjoy team & fun activities.
- Facilitating: Our facilitators will run and organize your tailor-made program on a
professional way throughout your coarse.
- Although most of your experiences will be outdoors, in nature and on the water,
the theoretical lectures will be conducted a fully equip conference hall.
- Our dining hall and catering is of a high standard, and you will be treated on
delicious meals. During some evenings the students will prepare dinner in teams in
our Vintage Boma around a camp-fire.
- During fee time you can enjoy nature, paddle on the river, go hiking, do fishing
and study.
- You are welcome to enjoy the swimming pool and make use of the kiosk on site.
- You will enjoy many camp-fire evenings where you can listen to the sounds of
night and appreciate the stars and galaxies above.
- You will be provided with with good accommodation and ablution facilities.
OUTCOME:
- We make use of theoretical sessions, but you will be participating in practical
training sessions, experience and work in nature and between wildlife.
- You will have enough time to study and you will be evaluated after each module.
- You will be able to develop a positive attitude, leadership and personal skills and
be part of the group dynamics.
Our vision
Our students are our future. They need the best opportunity to develop the skills to become good citizens and great leaders.Our mission
To have a positive impact on our students while visiting us. To provide them with life skills by means of theoretical and practical activities that they participate in. To give them the opportunity to experience and be part of positive group dynamics. To provide them with enough opportunity to develop their own personal leadership skills. To develop a “Kaizin” attitude in our students. [I know i have done well, but how can i improve]
INTRODUCTION:
Our vision
Our students are our future. They need the best opportunity to develop the skills
to become good citizens and great leaders.
Our mission
- To have a positive impact on our students while visiting us. - To provide them with life skills by means of theoretical and practical activities that they participate in. - To give them the opportunity to experience and be part of positive group dynamics. - To provide them with enough opportunity to develop their own personal leadership skills.
NATURE & ADVENTURE:
- You will enjoy the tranquillity of nature and wildlife, the thrill of White
Water Rafting, participate in adventure activities, develop leadership skills,
sleep on islands, participate in tours and enjoy team & fun activities.
- Facilitating: Our facilitators will run and organize your tailor-made
program on a professional way throughout your coarse.
- Although most of your experiences will be outdoors, in nature and on the
water, the theoretical lectures will be conducted a fully equip conference
hall.
- Our dining hall and catering is of a high standard, and you will be treated
on delicious meals. During some evenings the students will prepare dinner
in teams in our Vintage Boma around a camp-fire.
- During fee time you can enjoy nature, paddle on the river, go hiking, do
fishing and study.
- You are welcome to enjoy the swimming pool and make use of the kiosk
on site.
- You will enjoy many camp-fire evenings where you can listen to the
sounds of night and appreciate the stars and galaxies above.
- You will be provided with with good accommodation and ablution
facilities.
OUTCOME:
- We make use of theoretical sessions, but you will be participating in
practical training sessions, experience and work in nature and between
wildlife.
- You will have enough time to study and you will be evaluated after each
module.
- You will be able to develop a positive attitude, leadership and personal
skills and be part of the group dynamics.
INTRODUCTION:
BASE CAMP:
On the banks of the Vaal river in the heart of the Vredefort Dome where you
will find Dimalachite River Lodge that will be your base where you will hosted
during your coarse.
The theoretical aspects as well as some of the nature and wildlife training
will be done on site where you will interact with nature and wildlife on the
farm.
As part of your training you will visit Nature Conservation sites, game farms
and wildlife sanctuaries in the area.
You will participate in a hiking experience in the Vredefort Dome mountains
and take part in a exploration tour of the Dome.
You will experience the thrill of sleeping out under the stars in nature.
TOUR TO KRUGER PARK:
During the coarse you will participate in a tour to the Low-veld where you will
spend a few nights at the base camp at Bushbaby Lodge situated in a
Wildlife Sanctuary alongside the Crocodile river bordering the Kruger
National Park.
During this visit you will get first-hand experience of different types of game
in the park as well as some of the big five, hippos, crocodiles and many bird
species while driving or hiking alongside the fence between the conservancy
and the Kruger Park.
During camp-fire evenings you will experience nigh-life in the African bush
and might hear the lions roar and hippos grumping in the riverbed.
You will participate in a few game-drives into the Kruger Park during your
stay at Bushbaby Lodge where you will came into contact with the Big 5 as
well as all the other animals that makes the Kruger Park world famous.
OPTIONAL:
TOUR TO CAPE VIDAL:
Cape Vidal is situated in the world famous iSimangaliso Wetland Park
bordering the Indian ocean.
You will be camping for a few nights under the big trees in the park, go on
game-drives, do some fishing, swim in the hot Mozambique current while
enjoying nature at it’s best.
You will participate in a boat cruise on the river at St Lucia where you will
have a once in a lifetime experience in one of the world’s most popular
wetlands.
Nature & Wildlife - Module 1
BASE CAMP:
On the banks of the Vaal river in the heart of the
Vredefort Dome where you will find Dimalachite
River Lodge that will be your base where you will
hosted during your coarse.
The theoretical aspects as well as some of the
nature and wildlife training will be done on site
where you will interact with nature and wildlife on
the farm.
As part of your training you will visit Nature
Conservation sites, game farms and wildlife
sanctuaries in the area.
You will participate in a hiking experience in the
Vredefort Dome mountains and take part in a
exploration tour of the Dome.
You will experience the thrill of sleeping out under
the stars in nature.
TOUR TO KRUGER PARK:
During the coarse you will participate in a tour to the
Low-veld where you will spend a few nights at the
base camp at Bushbaby Lodge situated in a Wildlife
Sanctuary alongside the Crocodile river bordering
the Kruger National Park.
During this visit you will get first-hand experience of
different types of game in the park as well as some
of the big five, hippos, crocodiles and many bird
species while driving or hiking alongside the fence
between the conservancy and the Kruger Park.
During camp-fire evenings you will experience nigh-life in the African bush
and might hear the lions roar and hippos grumping in the riverbed.
You will participate in a few game-drives into the Kruger Park during your
stay at Bushbaby Lodge where you will came into contact with the Big 5 as
well as all the other animals that makes the Kruger Park world famous.
OPTIONAL:
TOUR TO CAPE VIDAL:
Cape Vidal is situated in the world famous iSimangaliso Wetland Park
bordering the Indian ocean.
You will be camping for a few nights under the big trees in the park, go on
game-drives, do some fishing, swim in the hot Mozambique current while
enjoying nature at it’s best.
You will participate in a boat cruise on the river at St Lucia where you will
have a once in a lifetime experience in one of the world’s most popular
wetlands.
Nature & Wildlife - Module 1
BASE CAMP:
On the banks of the Vaal river in the heart of the bountiful Vredefort
Dome where you will find Dimalachite River Lodge that will be your
base where you will hosted during your coarse.
You will experience the thrill of sleeping out under the stars in nature.
CRASH COURSE:
During the course you will learn the basics of safe White Water Rafting.
It will be conducted by experienced guides that will accompany you
during all trips.
- Rafting equipment
- Safety equipment
- River safety
- White water characteristics
- Bush cooking for overnight trips
Mild to Wild rafting:
- This trip is a half day trip
- You will experience most of the best rapids on the Vaal.
- Rapids includes Look Sharp, Theatre, Gatsien and Big Knuckle
Crusher.
- No overnight on riverbank.
Parys to Dome:
- This trip is a full day trip
- You will experience most of the best rapids on the Vaal.
- Rapids include Big Daddy, Paradise, Look Sharp, Theatre, Gatsien,
Big Knuckle crusher and Wally’s Rapid
- You will overnight on riverbank.
- Camp-fire evening on the riverbank
- The team prepare a braai on the riverbank.
- Prepare breakfast before trip continues.
Dims to Bridge:
- This trip is a two day trip
- You will experience most of the best rapids on the Vaal.
- You will overnight on riverbank.
- Camp-fire evening on the riverbank
- The team prepare a braai on the riverbank.
- Prepare breakfast before trip continues.
OPTIONAL:
Orange River Tour:
- This trip is a four day trip on the Orange river.
- Detailed planning beforehand
- Day 1: Drive to Orange river and set up camp.
- Day 2 - 5: Paddle on the river,
- You will experience most of the best rapids on the Orange river.
- You will overnight on islands on your way.
- The team prepare breakfast and braai in nature.
- Relax around camp-fire on islands.
- Day 6: Return back home.
Nature & Adventure - Module 2
BASE CAMP:
On the banks of the Vaal river in the heart of the bountiful Vredefort
Dome where you will find Dimalachite River Lodge that will be your
base where you will hosted during your coarse.
You will experience the thrill of sleeping out under the stars in nature.
CRASH COURSE:
During the course you will learn the basics of safe White Water Rafting.
It will be conducted by experienced guides that will accompany you
during all trips.
- Rafting equipment
- Safety equipment
- River safety
- White water characteristics
- Bush cooking for overnight trips
Mild to Wild rafting:
- This trip is a half day trip
- You will experience most of the best rapids on the Vaal.
- Rapids includes Look Sharp, Theatre, Gatsien and Big Knuckle
Crusher.
- No overnight on riverbank.
Parys to Dome:
- This trip is a full day trip
- You will experience most of the best rapids on the Vaal.
- Rapids include Big Daddy, Paradise, Look Sharp, Theatre, Gatsien,
Big Knuckle crusher and Wally’s Rapid
- You will overnight on riverbank.
- Camp-fire evening on the riverbank
- The team prepare a braai on the riverbank.
- Prepare breakfast before trip continues.
Dims to Bridge:
- This trip is a two day trip
- You will experience most of the best rapids on the Vaal.
- You will overnight on riverbank.
- Camp-fire evening on the riverbank
- The team prepare a braai on the riverbank.
- Prepare breakfast before trip continues.
OPTIONAL:
Orange River Tour:
- This trip is a four day trip on the Orange river.
- Detailed planning beforehand
- Day 1: Drive to Orange river and set up camp.
- Day 2 - 5: Paddle on the river,
- You will experience most of the best rapids on the Orange river.
- You will overnight on islands on your way.
- The team prepare breakfast and braai in nature.
- Relax around camp-fire on islands.
- Day 6: Return back home.
Nature & Adventure - Module 2
TOURS:
INCLUDED:
- As part of the camp you will visit a few game farms and wildlife sanctuaries in the Vredefort Dome.
- You will also go on a tour of the Vredefort Dome and learn about the impact of a meteorite a few million years
ago on this area.
- You will enjoy a half day, full day as well as an overnight rafting trip on the Vaal river.
- You will do a few fishing trips on the Vaal river.
- After completion of the basic camp you will visit the world famous Kruger Park.
Our base camp will be Bushbaby Lodge that is situated alongside the Crocodile river and bordering the Kruger
Park. From there we will conduct a few day trips into Kruger Park
OPTIONAL:
1. You may want to join the group on a 6 day (4 days on the water) adventures rafting trip on the Orange river. You
will be sleeping on islands and prepare your meals on the way.
2. You may join the group on a 6 day camping trip to Cape Vidal where you will stay in the iSimangaliso Wetland
Park. There you will do game drives in the Park, do sea fishing, swim in the hot Mozambique current.
TOURS DURING THE CAMP:
TOURS:
INCLUDED:
- As part of the camp you will visit a few game farms and wildlife
sanctuaries in the Vredefort Dome.
- You will also go on a tour of the Vredefort Dome and learn about the
impact of a meteorite a few million years ago on this area.
- You will enjoy a half day, full day as well as an overnight rafting trip
on the Vaal river.
- You will do a few fishing trips on the Vaal river.
- After completion of the basic camp you will visit the world famous
Kruger Park.
Our base camp will be Bushbaby Lodge that is situated alongside the
Crocodile river and bordering the Kruger Park. From there we will
conduct a few day trips into Kruger Park
OPTIONAL:
1. You may want to join the group on a 6 day (4 days on the water)
adventures rafting trip on the Orange river. You will be sleeping on
islands and prepare your meals on the way.
2. You may join the group on a 6 day camping trip to Cape Vidal
where you will stay in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. There you will
do game drives in the Park, do sea fishing, swim in the hot
Mozambique current.
TOURS DURING THE CAMP:
Group Dynamics and Leadership Skills.
Our mission is to have a positive impact on our students while visiting us. To provide them with life skills by means of theoretical, practical and adventure activities that they participate in. To give them the opportunity to experience and be part of a group with positive group dynamics. To provide them with enough opportunity to develop their own personal and leadership skills. To develop a “Kaizin” attitude in our students. [I know i have done well, but how can i improve]
Group Dynamics
Group Dynamics and Leadership Skills.
Our mission is to have a positive impact on our students while visiting us. To provide them with life skills by means of theoretical, practical and adventure activities that they participate in. To give them the opportunity to experience and be part of a group with positive group dynamics. To provide them with enough opportunity to develop their own personal and leadership skills. To develop a “Kaizin” attitude in our students. [I know i have done well, but how can i improve]
Group Dynamics
STUDENTS:
- Age: 16 to 25 year
- Must have metric
- Male or female
- Nature lover
- Adventures
- No criminal record
- Be able to work in a group
- Positive attitude
WHAT IS THE AIM OF THIS CAMPS:
We are presenting this camps to people that:
- Are Nature lovers
- That are adventures
- That want to equip themselves with knowledge about the subjects mentioned in the two modules above.
- Matriculates that want to equip themselves with knowledge and in the same time experience wildlife and adventure before going
to a university or collage.
- Students will receive non official certificates from us after completing the modules and camps.
- Students that want to may attend an official White Water Guide and Swift-water rescue coarse that will equip them with skills to
legally guide clients.
- We can also arrange a official FEDHASA coarse after you attended our camps that will equip you with skills to legally operate as
a tour guide.
THE VENUE PROVIDE:
- Good accommodation and bedding
- Three meals per day
- Theoretical & practical training
- Arrange visits and to game farms and sanctuaries
- Facilitate all adventure activities
- Arrange and lead the camp to Kruger Park
Optional:
- Orange river rafting trip
- Wildlife trip to Cape Vidal
MODULES:
MODULE 1.
WILDLIFE AND NATURE
1.1 “VELDKUNS”
- Trees
- Grass
- Soil
- Mountain range
1.2 NATURE.
- Game
- Predators
- Birds
- Fish
PRACTICAL:
- Game-farm management
- Erecting and keeping game fence
- Water supply
- Managing grass and feeding
- Managing predators
- Handling meat
- Anti poaching
- Course in bank & boat fishing
- Fishing trips
- Hike in the Dome
- Build own “Bivvie”
- Overnight in the bush
- Prepare “Boskos”
- Visit a range of game farms in the Dome
- Visit a cheetah sanctuary
1.3 TOURS
TOUR TO KRUGER PARK:
During the course you will participate in a tour to the Low-veld where
you will spend a few nights at the base camp at Bushbaby Lodge situated in a Wildlife Sanctuary alongside the Crocodile river
bordering the Kruger National Park.
During this visit you will get first-hand experience of different types of game in the park as well as some of the big five, hippos,
crocodiles and many bird species while driving or hiking alongside the fence between the conservancy and the Kruger Park.
During camp-fire evenings you will experience nigh-life in the African bush and might hear the lions roar and hippos grumping in
the riverbed.
You will participate in a few game-drives into the Kruger Park during your stay at Bushbaby Lodge where you will came into
contact with the Big 5 as well as all the other animals that makes the Kruger Park world famous.
OPTIONAL:
TOUR TO CAPE VIDAL:
Cape Vidal is situated in the world famous iSimangaliso Wetland Park
bordering the Indian ocean.
- You will be camping for a few nights under the big trees in the park, go
on game-drives, do some fishing, swim in the hot Mozambique current while enjoying nature at it’s best.
- You will participate in a boat cruise on the river at St Lucia where you will have a once in a lifetime experience in one of the
world’s most popular wetlands.
MODULE 2.
ADVENTURE:
CRASH COARSE:
During the coarse you will learn the basics of safe White Water Rafting.
It will be conducted by experienced guides that will accompany you during all trips.
- Rafting equipment
- Safety equipment
- River safety
- White water characteristics
- Bush cooking for overnight trips
Mild to Wild rafting:
- This trip is a half day trip
- You will experience most of the best rapids on the Vaal.
- Rapids includes Look Sharp, Theatre, Gatsien and Big Knuckle Crusher.
- No overnight on riverbank.
Parys to Dome:
- This trip is a full day trip
- You will experience most of the best rapids on the Vaal.
- Rapids includes Big Daddy, Paradise, Look Sharp, Theatre, Gatsien, Big Knuckle crusher and Wally’s Rapid
- You will overnight on riverbank.
- Camp-fire evening on the riverbank
- The team prepare a braai on the riverbank.
- Prepare breakfast before trip continues.
Dims to Bridge:
- This trip is a two day trip
- You will experience most of the best rapids on the Vaal.
- You will overnight on riverbank.
- Camp-fire evening on the riverbank
- The team prepare a braai on the riverbank.
- Prepare breakfast before trip continues.
OPTIONAL:
6 Day adventure rafting trip on the Orange River:
- This trip is a four day trip on the Orange river.
- Detailed planing beforehand
- Day 1: Drive to Orange river and set up camp.
- Day 2 - 5: Paddle / raft on the Orange river,
- You will experience most of the best rapids on the Orange river.
- You will overnight on islands on your way.
- The team prepare breakfast and braai in nature.
- Relax around camp-fire on islands.
- Day 6: Return back home.
MODULES & MORE INFO:
MODULES & MORE INFO:
STUDENTS:
- Age: 16 to 25 year
- Must have metric
- Male or female
- Nature lover
- Adventures
- No criminal record
- Be able to work in a group
- Positive attitude
WHAT IS THE AIM OF THIS CAMPS:
We are presenting this camps to people that:
- Are Nature lovers
- That are adventures
- That want to equip themselves with knowledge about the subjects mentioned
in the two modules above.
- Matriculates that want to equip themselves with knowledge and in the same
time experience wildlife and adventure before going to a university or collage.
- Students will receive non official certificates from us after completing the
modules and camps.
- Students that want to may attend an official White Water Guide and Swift-water
rescue coarse that will equip them with skills to legally guide clients.
- We can also arrange a official FEDHASA coarse after you attended our camps
that will equip you with skills to legally operate as a tour guide.
THE VENUE PROVIDE:
- Good accommodation and bedding
- Three meals per day
- Theoretical & practical training
- Arrange visits and to game farms and sanctuaries
- Facilitate all adventure activities
- Arrange and lead the camp to Kruger Park
Optional:
- Orange river rafting trip
- Wildlife trip to Cape Vidal
MODULES:
MODULE 1.
WILDLIFE AND NATURE
1.1 “VELDKUNS”
- Trees
- Grass
- Soil
- Mountain range
1.2 NATURE.
- Game
- Predators
- Birds
- Fish
PRACTICAL:
- Game-farm management
- Erecting and keeping game fence
- Water supply
- Managing grass and feeding
- Managing predators
- Handling meat
- Anti poaching
- Coarse in bank & boat fishing
- Fishing trips
- Hike in the Dome
- Build own “Bivvie”
- Overnight in the bush
- Prepare “Boskos”
- Visit a range of game farms in the Dome
- Visit a cheetah sanctuary
1.3 TOURS
TOUR TO KRUGER PARK:
During the course you will participate in a tour to the Low-veld where
you will spend a few nights at the base camp at Bushbaby Lodge situated in a
Wildlife Sanctuary alongside the Crocodile river bordering the Kruger National
Park.
During this visit you will get first-hand experience of different types of game in
the park as well as some of the big five, hippos, crocodiles and many bird
species while driving or hiking alongside the fence between the conservancy
and the Kruger Park.
During camp-fire evenings you will experience nigh-life in the African bush and
might hear the lions roar and hippos grumping in the riverbed.
You will participate in a few game-drives into the Kruger Park during your stay at
Bushbaby Lodge where you will came into contact with the Big 5 as well as all
the other animals that makes the Kruger Park world famous.
OPTIONAL:
TOUR TO CAPE VIDAL:
Cape Vidal is situated in the world famous iSimangaliso Wetland Park
bordering the Indian ocean.
- You will be camping for a few nights under the big trees in the park, go
on game-drives, do some fishing, swim in the hot Mozambique current while
enjoying nature at it’s best.
- You will participate in a boat cruise on the river at St Lucia where you will have
a once in a lifetime experience in one of the world’s most popular wetlands.
MODULE 2.
ADVENTURE:
CRASH COARSE:
During the course you will learn the basics of safe White Water Rafting.
It will be conducted by experienced guides that will accompany you during all
trips.
- Rafting equipment
- Safety equipment
- River safety
- White water characteristics
- Bush cooking for overnight trips
Mild to Wild rafting:
- This trip is a half day trip
- You will experience most of the best rapids on the Vaal.
- Rapids includes Look Sharp, Theatre, Gatsien and Big Knuckle Crusher.
- No overnight on riverbank.
Parys to Dome:
- This trip is a full day trip
- You will experience most of the best rapids on the Vaal.
- Rapids includes Big Daddy, Paradise, Look Sharp, Theatre, Gatsien, Big
Knuckle crusher and Wally’s Rapid
- You will overnight on riverbank.
- Camp-fire evening on the riverbank
- The team prepare a braai on the riverbank.
- Prepare breakfast before trip continues.
Dims to Bridge:
- This trip is a two day trip
- You will experience most of the best rapids on the Vaal.
- You will overnight on riverbank.
- Camp-fire evening on the riverbank
- The team prepare a braai on the riverbank.
- Prepare breakfast before trip continues.
OPTIONAL:
6 Day adventure rafting trip on the Orange River:
- This trip is a four day trip on the Orange River.
- Detailed planning beforehand
- Day 1: Drive to Orange river and set up camp.
- Day 2 - 5: Paddle / raft on the Orange river,
- You will experience most of the best rapids on the Orange river.
- You will overnight on islands on your way.
- The team prepare breakfast and braai in nature.
- Relax around camp-fire on islands.
- Day 6: Return back home.
MALAKIET - NATURE AND ADVENTURE CAMPS
HOST: DIMALACHITE RIVER LODGE
Parys
Free State
South Africa
Degrees: S 25° 54,378 E 27° 21,823
Metric: S26°54’ 22.71” E27°21’ 50.35”
tel: +27 (0) 56 818 1860 / 1 / 2
mobile: +27 (0) 79 982 529
linda@dimalachite.co.za
Hannes@dimalachite.co.za
Contact us:
MALAKIET - NATURE AND ADVENTURE CAMPS
HOST: DIMALACHITE RIVER LODGE
Parys
Free State
South Africa
Degrees: S 25° 54,378 E 27° 21,823
Metric: S26°54’ 22.71” E27°21’ 50.35”
tel: +27 (0) 56 818 1860 / 1 / 2
mobile: +27 (0) 79 982 529
linda@dimalachite.co.za
Hannes@dimalachite.co.za
Contact us:
