Legendary ExpeditionsChildren’s Activities at Mwiba Lodge

Soccer MatchTake on the Friedkin Conservation Fund schoolkids in a football match, and visit their school afterward. A representative of FCF can give a brief talk on some of the great work they do, both with communities and wildlife.

Making FireTake on the challenge of making fire out of nothing more than elephant dung and two sticks – the Hadzabe will show you how.

Datoga VisitHead out to a traditional Datoga village, and experience the way they live. Learn their dances, and share some experiences with other children from a completely different culture.

ArcheryGo on a walk with the Hadzabe hunters to gather materials for making bows and arrows, and learn how to make your own. Then have an archery competition!

Soccer MatchTake on the Friedkin Conservation Fund schoolkids in a football match, and visit their school afterward. A representative of FCF can give a brief talk on some of the great work they do, both with communities and wildlife.

Rock ClamberingTest your monkey-skills with a climb up Observation Rocks, and enjoy the view over miles and miles of Mwiba.

Casting SpoorFind some animal tracks, and make a Plaster of Paris cast out of them – a great African souvenir to take home!

Journal PagesWrite up the day’s activities, including pictures of the animals you have seen, and stick in butterfly wings, interesting leaves, seeds and feathers.

Animal Masks and BinocularsMake an animal mask out of paper plates, with paint and feathers and leaves collected around camp, and fashiona pair of binoculars out of toilet rolls.

PaperworkWe will provide animal pictures for colouring in, and bush-related

word-searches to do… As well as tick-lists for birds, plants and wildlife you may have seen, and quizzes on animal tracks and facts.