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Masai Kids in Kenya stretching their ear lobes
Dates:  Willem crosses the Senegal border by foot
Crossing the Sahara the EA time had more than enough time to make friends with their guide
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EXPLORE AFRICA - APPLY BELOW
Africa, my Africa! The mysterious continent with lost and hidden treasures, laying in front of us like an adventure waiting to happen.
In this place corruption brews in governments, injustice flows through the rifles of child soldiers and poverty strikes the poorest of poor.
Yet beauty abounds in it’s sprawling jungles, mighty desert dunes and raging rivers; is evident in the eyes of the humble farmer, the joyful singing of the women and the innocent actions of the local.
Come with us on a journey that explores the richness and sadness of a continent. It’s time to Explore Africa!
ROUTE AND DATES
This year the team will start off on the tropical island of Zanzibar! From there they will fly to Egypt to visit the Coptic Church and the jewel next to the Red Sea: Dahab. Next they will travel to Tunisia for their Luke 10 and then shoot across the Atlas mountains to the mysterious country of Morocco. Morocco offers ancient walled cities with labyrinth like streets and a rich culture.
Then they will throw themselves into the the completely unique culture of West Africa. After making a quick stop in Ghana they will travel through Burkina Faso to one of the poorest countries in the world, laying stretched out across the Sahara desert, Niger. Here the team will meet with nomadic tribes like the Fulani, trekking with their camels from well to well across the empty desert.
After Niger the team will travel to Ethiopia. Here they will be the first EA team to discover the cultural riches in the north of the country when they explore the churches hewn from the rock. Thereafter they will head south into the heartland of Ethiopia just a stones throw from the Sudan where they will meet up of unreached tribes.
Next they will head down across the Gobi desert back into East Africa to reach Kenya and this will bring them to the Victoria loop. From Kenya they will travel around lake Victoria through countries like Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda from where they will head to the finish line: Nairobi. Where their plane will be waiting to take them home!
THE VISION
- Through travelling we aim to deposit a life changing element in the leaders on the journey.
- Through learning to lead as Jesus did, by serving, we hope to become more like Him.
- Through gathering people in simple churches we hope to create a wave of transformation across the continent.
- Through seeing the needs of the people we hope to serve them as best as we could.
In partnership with the Leadership Experience and All Nations we believe we could rise to the above challenges.
WHEN
EA 2011 will take place from: 12/01/11 - 21/11/11
COST
We have sought to respond to the economic differences of our potential students through a sliding scale depending on average income levels of the nation you come from. We have found this to be the fairest way to address economic differences.
We base our charges for GCEX Journeys on our budgeted expenses and by taking into consideration the national average Per Capita Income (PCI) of 208 countries.
These countries are assigned to one of three categories based on the PCI. They are:
Category A – Countries or territories with a PCI between US $0 – $4,000.
Category B – Countries or territories with a PCI between US $4,000 - $10,000
Category C – Countries or territories with a PCI of more than US $10,000
For a complete list of countries and the category they are assigned, please contact our office.
The sliding cost scale for Explore Africa is as follows:
Category A country of income– R 49 000.00 (Kenia, Lesotho)
Category B country of income – R 75 400.00 (ZAR, Brazil)
Category C country of income - R 89 900.00 (USA, UK, NZ)
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*PCI categories will be allocated according to your country of income in the year prior to your participation.
NOTE: Costs may change without prior notice due to fluctuations in exchange rates. See terms and conditions.
These costs include all expenses for your entire journey: travel, flight tickets, food, lodging, ministry expenses and all other planned activities. It does not include travel to and from the start and end of the journey, visas, insurance, communications, entry into unplanned sights, spending money, etc.
Global Challenge Expeditions encourages a lifestyle of simplicity and participants will have to be willing to in every situation choose the cheapest way of transport, accommodation, etc.
A more complete budget and financial guide will be available to successful candidates.
WHO CAN APPLY
- Any born again believer.
- A teachable and adventurous spirit is required.
For more info or to apply, please fill out the Quick App below.
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