Outlook Expedition Trips to Mwabvi Wildlife Reserve

During July and August 2009, three UK school groups visited Mwabvi Wildlife Reserve through Outlook Expeditions .  While they were volunteering at Mwabvi, they helped with the bricklaying and construction of the fence around Chipemebere camp, planning the layout of the lodge site at Mwabvi gorge and surveying a new road from Migudu to Mwabvi.

The groups also had some time to visit the villages and play football with locals.

Mackie Academy 14th - 23rd July 2009 Project Undertaken Construction of a perimeter fence around Chipembere Camp   Highlights Local people/children Netball and football match with local teams at Tiza Primary School Paul’s goat stew Learning new skills Completing the task (350m of fencing) The last night – campfire under the stars, and Adam’s food

Bromsgrove School 24th-30th July 2009 Project Undertaken Fencing Chipemebere camp and surveying a new road from Migudu to Mwabvi.   Highlights Well – organised project work on fencing and surveying Adam used his day off to take us on a great walk in the reserve, and was generally enthusiastic. Very helpful staff Excellent football/netball matches against locals!

Bromsgrove School 5th - 10th August 2009 Project Undertaken Bricklaying on the fence around Chipemebere camp, planning the layout of the lodge site at Mwabvi gorge and surveying route across the Dande river for a road to the West of the reserve.   Highlights Chalet planning Lorenzo (Paul’s dog) The football match The dormitory

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