Why did the hippo Cross the Road? Because he was in Africa?

Not funny? You just had to be there!
The World Camp team has just experienced three enthralling nights on safari in Zambia. On arrival volunteers pitched their tents and headed off to explore what the next three days had in store for them.

Literally 50m from camp we encountered lazy hippos and cunning crocodiles sunning themselves and basking in the sheer delight of a glorious sunset that we all enjoyed as we excitedly snapped photos. Little did we know our cameras would be our closest friend over the next three days because there was just too much to see and too many memories we all wanted to take home.

The following day volunteers relaxed beside the pool and took in the sun that the crocs and hippos seemed to relish. Setting off on a night drive in Luangwa National Park was surely the most exciting part of the trip. Not only did we learn so much about nature and the animal food chain; we encountered lions, leopards, water buffalos, elephants, porcupines, hyenas, wild dogs, pukus, impala’s and so much more. An early morning safari also enticed many volunteers who found themselves addicted to the wonders of the wild African ways.

The sheer beauty of mother-nature itself and the understanding that all wildlife has its place in the eco system was truly inspiring. Not only did we have time to enjoy each other out of work mode but we had time to find ourselves and how survival in the wild is truly magnificent; everything and everyone has its place in the world.

A truly memorable moment would have to be the late night arrival of a baby elephant and its mother, along with the noise of a hippo munching on leaves and grass outside of volunteers' tents. We were all so scared, but also excited that we were living in their world and would have to fit in and become accustomed very quickly to the ways of the wild. Well some of us did, others just slept straight through.