In The Beginning...

A truly life changing experience working on wildlife and community volunteering projects in Africa convinced Gemma Whitehouse to give up her job as a Marketing Manager for an international company and use her skills and expertise to set up a company offering others the same amazing opportunities with a service second to none - thus Amanzi Travel was born

Amanzi (May 2006)

Amanzi (January 2007)

Amanzi - the Shona word for water, is also the name of the lion cub that Gemma helped to rear whilst volunteering in Africa.

Gemma strongly believes that everyone, at some point in their life, needs to take a break, take stock and do something that can make a real difference to others - and through this, to themselves also.

Amanzi Travel offers unique, worthwhile volunteer projects and incredible adventure travel experiences throughout Africa giving its customers the opportunity to explore and discover this beautiful continent, its people and its wildlife for themselves.

Amanzi Travel was created so that everyone, at some point in their life, could "do something amazing" and is committed to providing an unrivalled standard of service so that each volunteer can have their own experience of a lifetime.

Amanzi Travel now has a small dedicated team of staff who have travelled extensively throughout Africa and have a real passion for what they do. We won't rest until we have done all we can to make your experience as worthwhile, rewarding and special as possible.

A volunteer placement in Africa will probably be one of the most worthwhile and rewarding things you ever do!

Amanzi Travel aims to...

• work with and provide a pool of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers for worthy projects throughout Africa.
  
  
• offer people of all ages and walks of life the opportunity to take a break from their 'normal life', visit Africa and do something worthwhile and meaningful for its people and its wildlife
  
  
• offer people incredible African adventure opportunities that are focused on self development and achievement
  
  
• offer people luxury safari experiences that form part of the ongoing investment into sustainable conservation development and community empowerment.
  
  
• provide uncompromising, personalised service with a tailor made approach, ensuring that volunteers and customers return to us again and again.
  
  
  By embarking on a volunteer placement with Amanzi Travel you will play an important role in our company's ambitions to:
  
  
• Empower local communities and projects to continue their growth and development.
  
  
• Leave a lasting contribution to the long term welfare of Africa and the prosperity of its people.
  
  
• Increase awareness and support of some of the most worthwhile community/ and wildlife volunteer projects in Africa.
  
  
• Establish and expand responsible tourism within Africa.
  
  
• Contribute to the protection and preservation of Africa's amazing wildlife