GRADE 12 ORANGE RIVER TRIP
2025
DETAILS
Campsite: Bundi Adventures (Noordoewer, Namibia)
Departure: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 @16:30
Return: Sunday, 23 February 2025 @ 08:00
Staff Camp Leader: Christel Weigeldt- Harvey (cweigeltharvey@parklands.co.za)
Cost: All camp and transport costs covered by the College. Learners need to bring money for snack/supper stops on bus rides to and from Namibia
The Grade 12 Orange River Trip will take place from 19th to 23rd February 2025.
DOCUMENTS TO ENTER NAMIBIA
The documents you require to enter Namibia are the following:
Valid Passport:
Each learner going on the trip needs a valid passport which has to be valid for 6 MONTHS following our departure date from Namibia (22nd February 2025). It is also required that there is at least one unused page in the passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure.
Children under 18 travelling across the border:
If a learner is under the age of EIGHTEEN on 19th February 2025 when we leave South Africa, parents will need to supply the school with an unabridged birth certificate in order for your child to leave the country. Mrs Steyn is able to certify copies at the College if a copy is supplied with the original document.
You can apply at your preferred Department of Home Affairs branch or a South African embassy, mission or consulate. We have linked the "application for birth certificate form" that you need to complete to this site.
In addition to the certified copy of the Unabridged birth certificate we also require:
Letter of Proof of consent from both of the child’s parents or legal guardians - Parent Consent Affidavit (can be stamped by the school)
Copies of the Identity Documents or passports of the parents or legal guardians;
Links to assist you with application for Unabridged Birth Certificate:
Visas (for non South African citizens)
Visas are not required for South African Nationals travelling on South African Passports. If your child is travelling using a non-South African passport please check with the Consulate of Namibia in Cape Town or the Namibia High Commission in Pretoria (Contact details below) to find out whether a visa is required.
If your child does require a visa, the application form is attached. Bundi Adventures (our service provider) provided us with a letter that can be used with the visa application if required. This document is also linked to the site. Note that in the case of foreign nationals, a valid Study Visa is also required when re-entering South Africa.
Links and contact details to assist you with the Visa application:
Consulate of Namibia in Cape Town: email: info@namibiaconsulate.co.za or tel: (021) 4192810
Namibia High Commission (012) 481 9100
INDEMNITY FORMS (to be completed by parent)
The following indemnity forms need to be completed by Friday, 22 November 2024.
Bundi Adventures Indemnity Form: Please download a copy, print, complete and return the hard copy to the camp leader (Mrs Weigeldt- Harvey cweigeltharvey@parklands.co.za).
Parklands College Indemnity Form: Online form to be completed by parent. To complete, open the link below
DOCUMENTATION TO BE HANDED IN BY FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2024:
The following documentation need to be completed and handed in by Friday, 22 November 2024.
Hard copy of the Bundi Adventures Indemnity Form. Return the hard copy to the camp leader (Mrs Weigeldt- Harvey).
Parklands College Indemnity Form: Online form.
Copy of the picture page of learner's passport.
Copy of study visa if not travelling on South African passport.
If under 18 certified copy of unabridged birth certificate
GENERAL CAMP INFORMATION
Please read through the following relevant information carefully.
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