Today was yet gain another incredible day!  We went to the breeding centre and helped to clean out a black rhino’s boma (enclosure) which was amazing.  This was after we had watched it run around, charging and snorting… the vet gave him the tranquilliser dart…once we climbed inside we were able to stay close to it and actually stroke it. For one of Africa’s most endangered and dangerous animals this was amazing!  Kylie

It feels like a dream being this close to something so dangerous and so rare.  Charlene

What a day! we were up-close and personal with a beast. Sheer muscle, speed, agility – a black rhino.  We had been given the privilege and honour of watching them dart the animal before his examination.  We had the chance to feel and caress the rhino too, totally awesome!

In the afternoon we went to an erosion site.  We learnt how to maintain a balance in a specific biosphere.  Erosion, soil types, rock types and plant types were a just a few factors which we became familiar with.   Riaz

We learnt how Shamwari are dealing with erosion and we actually got hands on, digging and building structures that would prevent landslides.  It was so good to know we were putting something back into the environment that has given us so much! Kylie

It’s silly but I wish this week hadn’t been so amazing because then it would be easier to move onto our next destination.  But to think about the last week and everything I have done is so hard to put into perspective without feeling depressed!  I have learnt an incredible amount this week, more than I have ever learnt in my life!...I have seen my first constellations, been interested in plants for the first time…I’ve spent the week not feeling I have to wear makeup for the first time and my self-esteem has tripled…I have made friends for life and above all I have spent such a long time laughing!  Kylie

We were totally amazed when we arrived at Durban airport, so many different nationalities and cultures, not to forget all those colourful taxis.  KwaZulu Nata – a place with it’s won vibe –real cool.  When we arrived in the village we were greeted by men and women of all ages, with kind eyes and broad smiles…I already feel a sense of warmth, acceptance and joy.    Riaz

We arrived here at KwaZulu Natal! It’s an amazing place that resembles something of a dream world.  Dramatic valleys covered in microcosms of societies living in small huts, faced together to make a family commune.  Jack

We were led to the main hut…we were given Zulu made beer to welcome us…we had such a delicious supper after that, so much to choose from.   In Zulu culture the men do everything first, so that’s a bit of a bummer for me really!! Waseela

I’m enjoying the trademark of this place: ‘Men First’ Ha Ha!  Riaz