Hello everyone,
I hope you will join me on this years’ mission trip as we continue to help both Maria’s Daycare center/orphanage and Grant and Sharon’s orphanage. AAI is honored to be able to help so many children in S. Africa. We always have SO much fun and being able to meet, play and help the children is inspiring. Please join us on this special trip. Everyone is welcome!
April 18-22 Mission Dates
Optional – April 16-17 Excursions on your own (I can help arrange; walking with the lions, Joburg tour,
Apartheid museum and Soweto)
Optional – April 22-23 Safari in Pilanesburg National Park (Highly recommended)
Book your trip now at THIS LINK
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Arrive by April 17 Wednesday
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April 17 Wednesday
Airport transportation provided
Arrive at The Sun Rock guest house (free evening)
April 18 Thursday7 am-9 Breakfast9-9:30 Leave for Maria’s Mpumelelo Daycare center10–12 Introduction from Maria**Getting to know the children (babies and pre-school age)**Tour of the complex, and help feed the children12 – 1 Lite lunch (a bag lunch will be available from our guest house upon request $5-7)1 – 5 Setting up and starting our projects (tour of Slum area)5 Depart for the guest house6-8 DinnerFree time at lodgeApril 19 Friday
7 – 9 Breakfast9-9:30 leave for Maria’s daycare10:00 Tour of slum area if no time on 18th (where many of the children from the Daycare live)10:30-12 Finish Projects12-1 Lite Lunch (upon request $5-7)1 Depart for Maria’s Home (orphanage)1 – 4 Painting or a Project at her home4 – 5 Dinner party KFC their favorite5-7 Games with the kids8:30 Arrive back at Lodge8:30-9 Light snack if neededFree timeApril 20 Saturday7 – 9 Breakfast9-9:30 Depart for Maria’s
Today’s activities haven’t been determined yet (but it will be a great day and will include finishing the project and doing an excursion with the kids.)5-6 Depart for the guest house7-9 Dinner at the guest houseApril 21 Sunday7 – 9 Breakfast9-9:30 Leave for Sinethemba Hope House (Grant and Sharon MsGill orphanage)10:00 Arrive10 – 12 Introduction, tour of their home and start project (if needed). If no project then fun games with the kids.12 – 1 light snack2 -4:30 Finish project or more games and help prepare dinner5-7 Dinner (it’s the beginning of Passover so we are invited to join a special meal with them)7-8 Depart for the guest houseFree time at the guest houseApril 22 Monday
7 -9 Breakfast9-9:30 Leave for Grant and Sharon’s9:30-1 Finish projects if needed1 – 2 light snack2 – 5 Party with the kids/excursion TBD (Ice skating) -Times for this day TBD depending on ice skating5-6 Depart for the guest house6 – 8 Dinner at the guest house8 Free time*******************************************COST of Mission: $825 ppIncludes:Daily transportation including from the airportAll excursions with the children
Dinner parties with everyone
Projects at 3 places (all materials)
Donations for each project (any money not used will be given as a cash donation)
Not included:
Flights, tipping, souvenirs and alcohol
Some lunches and dinners at the guest house
Lodging at the guest house ($48+ per night)
Extra excursions: Walking with the Lions $105-110 pp
Please join us for a unforgettable experience with these children!
*******************************************Make your deposit HERE or pay for the entire trip!
ADD-ON Safari
April 23 -24 Tuesday and Wednesday
$310- double —–$350 single – Elephant experience $42
April 23
We will depart at 6:30-7 AM for Pilanesberg to begin our safari. We will stop at an open air market on the way before venturing into a game run to see African wildlife in their natural habitat.
We will stay overnight at a beautiful lodge.
April 24
Our safari continues the opportunity to view wildlife.
We end the day back in Johannesburg at approximately 6 PM. You could depart that night if desired.
Two day excursion Includes most meals, transportation, stay in a beautiful lodge, stop at an outdoor market, and 3 game drives.
Not included: Tips and snacks
Please remember to be flexible. The above itinerary is a template we will follow as closely as possible. But…it’s Africa…..and it will be a great adventure!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Cheryl Robinson
517-599-4095
Cheryl.robinson@airlineamb.org\
