AFS Safaris
Millions of visitors come to Australia each year to explore its unique nature, beauty, wildlife and much more. Join an AFS Safari and discover one of the world’s most magnificent countries!To give AFS students and their host siblings the opportunity to explore Australia and make friends from all over the world. AFS offers a number of fun and adventurous safaris each year!
In addition to Safari Staff, two Group Leaders will also join and monitor each Safari trip. As always, AFS provides 24-hour support and medical cover for all participants, as our participants’ safety is our number one priority.
See below for details on the upcoming tours!
Bushtrek: 13th April - 21st April 2012
The Broken Hill Group extends a warm welcome to all AFS Students to Australia and invites all of you to the Broken Hill Bushtrek 2012.
For the last twenty one years Bushtrek has been organised to show our students from overseas a little more of our unique country and to give them a taste for what it is like to have to live and survive in the remote Outback regions of Australia. The Broken Hill Bushtrek has grown in popularity every year and continues to amaze those who decide to join us on this unique adventure.
Students from all states in Australia are invited.
In the beginning only South Australian students attended but word has got around and there is now interest from all states in the country. This may be your only opportunity to experience life in the Aussie Outback.Tour includes:
- Camel Rides
- See some unique Australia wildlife
- Sleep under the stars
- Fossick for Opals
- Swim in rock pools
Tour cost : $670 (excluding domestic travel)
- Click here to download the itinerary and other information on this Safari
- Click here to download the 2012 Bushtrek application form
- Click here to download the AFS High Risk Activity Waiver form (School Aged Participants) - This needs to be sent to the AFS National Office
- Click here to download the AFS High Risk Activity Waiver form (Volunteer Abroad Participants) - This needs to be sent to the AFS National Office
AFS BUSHTREK 2012
C/- MRS K KEMP
521 Blende Street
Broken Hill NSW 2880
Please note, if you are a Community Service participant, you do not need to obtain your parent's signature and may sign the form yourself. Kindly fax permission forms to Amelia Drane at AFS on 02 9215 0072.
WA North West Safari: Dates to be confirmed!
Explore the spectacular ranges, waterfalls & gorges of Western Australia! Join fellow AFS students on this amazing 16.5 day tour of the North West. Travelling north through historic New Norcia, the outback, station & mining country to The Pilbara & Karijini National Park; you will have the opportunity to:
- Hike and swim in gorgeous settings
- Snorkel on Ningaloo Reef at Coral Bay
- Visiting Monkey Mia, home of the friendly dolphins!
- Learn more about Indigenous Australian culture
We will soon be releasing details of this trip, please check back here soon for all relevant forms.
Please note, if you are a Community Service participant, you do not need to obtain your parent's signature and may sign the form yourself. Kindly fax permission forms to Amelia Drane at AFS on 02 9215 0072.
For registration, payment and any inquiries about the tour please contact Shannon.
