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Connection Blog - Knysna Tourism

Today I met a man who had not seen his family in 61 Years. Yesterday I could not wait to see my family after 4 weeks...read more

May 2010

During May 2010 Knysna was buzzing with the presence of 16 internship students from Chester University in the UK...read more

August 2010

One of EDGE of AFRICAs latest ventures is initiating Knysnas first ever Recycling Swop Shop.This exciting project serves two purposes - to clean up Knysna and to provide for the basic needs of local children...read more

Big 5 Wildlife Project

June 2010

Living on the Edge, Lessons of Life, What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains, Miracles are waiting everywhere. Do not Audit life, just show up and make the most of it. Life in Africa, by Terri Dekker...read more

June 2010

This week has been one of the most interesting and fun weeks of my life - this is no exaggeration...read more

July 2010

Overwhelming, that is how we would describe the first week. We met Hein, Kim and Piet over a BBQ the first night and this way got introduced to the South Africa life style. We retired to our beautiful Safari Style tents and fell asleep to the sound of roaring lions...read more

September 2010 Part 1

We arrived at the weekend of 4rd September 2010 on the project, and rather than spending it relaxing we decided to go get straight into the action by going shark cage diving followed by a game drive to warm us up to what lay ahead at our first week on the Big 5 project...read more

September 2010 Part 2

Monday morning was spent working with the elephants as usual, and then we went to where the crocodiles are and started to dig up an extension for their pool, which was done in the beautiful African heat! After lunch we headed out with the riffles to do some shooting, which was so much fun and really addictive....read more

November 2010

Ever since the first day on our project we have been feeding the elephants, Kidibone and Selati. It was a little bit scary at first, but it only took that first day and it had grown on us. Now we love it when they chase the vehicle to get their trunks on the pellets one before the other...read more

December 2010

Last but not least I want to thank everyone again for making this experience the best of my life! From day one you have gone out of your way to ensure a good stay and a great project so thank you all very much!...read more

Everything Elephant Project

June 2010

Heute war ein ganz besonderer Tag: Zu dritt ging es ins Township von Knysna. Unglaublich, aber wahr, die meisten Kinder dort wissen nicht, was ein Elefant ist. Das wollen wir ändern...read more

July 2010

One day during my time in the elephant project we went with Dayne and Jo hiking in the Knysna Forest. The most exciting part of this is that nobody knows how many wild elephants are living in the forest and that for a long time people have thought that the Knysna elephants were completely disappeared....read more

July 2010

As I get out of the car, the first object I notice is the sculpture of an elephant head, beautiful. We (me and Astrid), were then lead to the stables where we both got straight to work!...read more

September 2010

The official word is that there are currently between one and three elephants living in the Knysna forest...read more

September 2010

The four hour trip flew by with the prospects of seeing the Big Five especially elephants...read more

Predator Sanctuary Project

May 2010

After a week volunteering at the Predator Sanctuary project I was offered the opportunity to go and volunteer at the local penguin rehabilitation centre as I had expressed an interest in the rehabilitation of wild animals which was quite a privilege...read more

September 2010

Hi everybody, this is the first of our monthly news letters telling you more about what is happening at our Predator Sanctuary project and what the animals have been up to...read more

Wild EDGE Conservation Combination Project

September 2009

Will the Belgian Badgers be able to adapt in their new habitat, and get along with all the magical animals? The journey starts tomorrow morning at 7am in the Brussels airport!..read more

October 2009

The sound of the young rhino suckling milk from its mother, and a giraffe poping its head about a bush in the distance. The bright red colour from the red biship flying around and its sound as it happily flies about in the sun. The wonders of the reserve we saw this morning!...read more

October 2009

As she was only 17, my main concern was for her safety and support, as well as for the chance to achieve her dreams and live and work amongst the people and animals of South Africa....read more

HIV / AIDS and TB Awareness Medical Project

July 2010

Today I met a man who had not seen his family in 61 Years. Yesterday I could not wait to see my family after 4 weeks...read more

August 2010

Its 07h00 and our EDGE of AFRICA volunteer wakes to another day at the EDGE of AFRICA volunteer house and sits down to a light breakfast of cereal, toast, tea and fruit...read more

February 2011

It really was an amazing experience working with EDGE of AFRICA and I would happily recommend them to anybody wishing to open their heart and broaden their mind. Thank you to EDGE of AFRICA for giving me the opportunity to work with you...read more

Sports Development Project

July 2010

Local boys Rushaad and Cheslin are pursuing a life long ambition of running their own soccer clinics for people in the Knysna area...read more

Sinethemba Street Kids Project

May 2010

I started to look at the fact that at 22 years of age it would be a lifetime adventure that she would always remember and that I would probably never forget!...read more

Absolute EDGE Combination Project

December 2010 - February 2011

My volunteer work with EDGE of AFRICA is a wonderful experience and I am looking forward to my month on the Game Reserve following my two weeks doing the Eco-Community Work...read more

January 2011

Tomorrow I have a free day from volunteering, and the day begins at 09.00 with 4 hours of mountain biking on the neighboring mountains!...read more

Volunteer Feedback

You guys are amazing. You took amazing care of us, always available for any sort of inquiry, personal or placement related. I had an amazing time here in Knysna, at work as well as in my free time goi... read moreng out and socializing with locals. Not having to worry about anything project wise really helped.

~ Yves W. - Luxemburg, Hotel & Hospitality Internship

Thank you for your excellent organisation!

~ Annick H. - Belgium, Everything Elephant

Thank you so much for taking so good care of me. This was one of the best experiences by far. I will love to come back! Thank you!

~ Magali C. - Luxemburg, Tourism & Events Internship

Thank you so much for everything, 2 weeks is definitely too short! I have had an amazing experience that i will never forget and can repeat at some stage. I never thought i would be able to tell eleph... read moreants apart or be that close to them.

~ Fiona R. - England, Everything Elephant Project

I volunteered with Edge of Africa for three weeks in June 2010. The project managers on all projects were professional and outstanding people. I had the greatest time of my life and I have travelled t... read moreo many countries and have extensive experience as an Olympic Project Manager myself. This organisation is exceptional and I will return soon for another great adventure. The accommodations, service, experience, everything was 110%.

~ Melissa H. - Canada, Wild EDGE Conservation Combination

I have learnt so much from all the different projects and enjoyed my time very much.

~ Ali M. - The Netherlands, HIV AIDS & TB Awareness Medical Project

Take care of our boys and our house! Cant wait to see you all again soon! Miss you already!

~ Melissa J. - Canada, Sinethemba Street Kids Project

Project doctors allow us to get involved as much as possible! So not only are we learning how to work as doctors, how to diagnose and treat patients, but we also get to help out the sisters and porter... read mores as well. I really did learn a lot about how the ARV clinic works. Terrific experience. Awesome job! Thanks so much!

~ Shawna W. - Canada, HIV AIDS and TB Awareness Medical Project

My daughter Lynn and I quickly realised that EDGE of AFRICA offered all of what she was looking for in her African experience. As she was only 17, my main concern was for her safety and support, as we... read morell as for the chance to achieve her dreams and live and work amongst the people and animals of South Africa. From the initial contact with Dayne and Roger, all our questions and worries were dealt with in a professional and friendly manner .Lynn’s projects were carefully selected to meet her needs, and her itinary planned. As a parent I felt it was good that she could do several different projects all under the care of the one organisation. From day one, emails flew back and fore between lynn and Dayne developing their friendship and giving Lynn and insight in to what was ahead. From the day she arrived, until now, a year on, EDGE of AFRICA has been a part of her life.It has totally changed her outlook on life, inspired her to study for her future and completely widened her horizons.Their continuing support will not only always maintain her link with South Africa but I have no doubt will also hasten her return and am sure EDGE of AFRICA will play a large part in many more adventures for Lynn. Glenys M.

~ Glenys M. (Parent of Lynn M.) - Scotland, Wild EDGE Conservation Combination

OMG what a wonderful time we had with EDGE of AFRICA! The goodbyes are killing me, but i guess when the farewell is painful, the time you spent is more than memorable!! Trying to look forward to the c... read moreool trip we are going to make (with thanks to dayne!)

~ Sanne L. - Netherlands, HIV/ AIDS & TB Awareness Medical Project

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