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PROJECT INFORMATION PACK
Scotland
Safari and Wildlife
Parks Expedition
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INDEX
ABOUT THE PROJECT 3
ITINERARY 6
ACCOMMODATION 8
WHAT’S INCLUDED 10
INFORMATION PACK 2
ABOUT THE PROJECT Content of the project in more detail
ABOUT THE PROJECT Location The Cairngorms National Park, part of the Cairngorms mountain range, is the heart of the Scottish Highlands, it is the UK’s largest National Park and is home to the RZSS (Royal Zoological Society of Scotland) Highland Wildlife Park. This along with an evening in Inverness forms the first part of your three-part expedition. The City of Stirling provides a brilliant base for two nights for your second part. It’s a city with a deep medieval history, the ancient capital of Scotland and a short drive to the Blair Drummond Safari Park. The third and final location of this compact and well-rounded experience is Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital. The city’s organic medieval Old Town and the Georgian (18th/19th century) New Town are designated by UNESCO a World Heritage Site for displaying a contrast of two periods at a level not seen anywhere else in Europe. Edinburgh Zoo, also part of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, is an 80-acre site located on the south facing slopes of Corstorphine Hill, Edinburgh and where you will finish your expedition. ANY QUESTIONS? INFO@GAPAFRICAPROJECTS.COM | +44 (0)207 1937819 INFORMATION PACK 4
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Your Safari and Wildlife Park Programme
• Educational tour and elements with officers of the Royal • Learn and understand certain animal behaviours, through
Zoological Society of Scotland. research, such as monitoring and data recording.
• Studies and knowledge sharing with dedicated experts in • Question and answer sessions with RZSS educational officers.
their field and specific to your chosen animal group.
• Discuss animal husbandry, nutrition, record keeping,
• Understand the importance of animal management for transport, training and enrichment for the captive
endangered animals within a wildlife park. environment.
• An expert overview of the role of modern zoos and wildlife • Time at leisure to enjoy the UNESCO world heritage site of
parks as centres for conservation, education and research. Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns
• Lecture on animal care in zoos.
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ABOUT THE PROJECT
Sample Itinerary
❖ Day 1 – Flight from Bristol Airport to Inverness Airport, where ❖ Day 4 – Check out of accommodation and transfer by
you’ll be greeted by your coach driver for a private transfer coach to Edinburgh, approximately 1.5 hours. Your
to Inverness Youth Hostel. Enjoy dinner (included for group accommodation is centrally placed at the Edinburgh Youth
sizes of 20 or more people), evening at leisure. Hostel; drop your bags and then spend the day exploring
Scotland’s capital and the UNESCO world heritage sites of
❖ Day 2 – Private coach to Highland Wildlife Park,
Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns. Evening dinner at the
approximately 1 hour. Blend of lectures and educational
hostel (included for group sizes of 20 or more people).
experiences during the day. Private coach to the Stirling
Youth Hostel ideally placed in the centre of Stirling, dinner in ❖ Day 5 – Check out of accommodation, a 5 minute walk to
Stirling (not included) and time at leisure. the bus stop to catch public transport (Bus No.26) from
Leopold Place to Edinburgh Zoo, approximately 20 minute
❖ Day 3 – Private coach to the Blair Drummond Safari Park
journey, buses operate every 12 minutes. Academic
where you’ll drive through the park to experience a safari
sessions will be provided with RZSS education officers on
with Lions, Rhino, Elephant and more. A presentation and
your chosen subject (e.g. Zoo Animal Care and Behaviour).
lecture will be given on your chosen subject by the
Leave the zoo and head straight for Edinburgh Airport by
academic staff; you’ll see what is required to care for the
public transport (bus Airlink 100), journey time 20 minutes,
animals and how it impacts the functioning of the park.
for your return flight to Bristol Airport.
Return coach journey to Stirling Youth Hostel, dinner (not
included), evening at leisure in Stirling.
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ABOUT THE PROJECT Itinerary Map INV Airport (A) -> Inverness YH (B) -> Highlands Wildlife Park (C) -> Stirling YH (D) -> Blair Drummond Safari Park (E) -> Edinburgh YH (F) -> Edinburgh Zoo (G) -> Edinburgh Airport (H) ANY QUESTIONS? INFO@GAPAFRICAPROJECTS.COM | +44 (0)207 1937819 INFORMATION PACK 7
USEFUL INFORMATION Details on Accommodation, What’s Included, Kit List
ACCOMMODATION & LIFESTYLE Inverness, Stirling & Edinburgh Accommodation All stays are in hostel accommodation, perfectly situated in their respective city centres, so you can explore and enjoy that deserved leisure time. All rooms are private rooms for your group, based on 4-6 people sharing. Except group leaders who will have individual rooms. Stirling Youth Hostel is of limited availability, booking well in advance is necessary. There is also an option to privately book this entire hostel for your stay. Bathrooms are shared. All rooms are lockable. ANY QUESTIONS? INFO@GAPAFRICAPROJECTS.COM | +44 (0)207 1937819 INFORMATION PACK 9
ACCOMMODATION & LIFESTYLE Food Continental breakfasts are provided as a minimum each day, cooked breakfasts can be provided on request (additional charge). Lunches can be purchased at each of the sites well established eateries or alternatively basic packed lunches can be arranged on request (approx. £6 per day per person). Cooked dinners are provided for group sizes of 20 or more, where stated on the itinerary. It is important that you let us know in advance of any dietary requirements – whether allergies, intolerances or preference. This will allow us to ensure that you are adequately catered for. ANY QUESTIONS? INFO@GAPAFRICAPROJECTS.COM | +44 (0)207 1937819 INFORMATION PACK 10
WHAT’S INCLUDED
What is included Not Included
Accommodation Personal Travel Insurance
Return flights from Bristol Meals on travel days – before arriving &
after departing from Scotland
Breakfasts
Dinner for groups of less than 20 (can be
Dinner for groups of 20 or more, where
arranged on request)
stated on the itinerary
Lunches (can be arranged on request)
Transfers whilst at project and between
locations (except local bus journeys) Two local bus journeys on day five
24/7 support Any activities not specified as part of the
project
ANY QUESTIONS? INFO@GAPAFRICAPROJECTS.COM | +44 (0)207 1937819 INFORMATION PACK 11USEFUL INFORMATION Suggested kit list • Short sleeve shirts • Changes of casual clothes for evenings • Long work trousers and shorts • Sandals / comfy shoes to wear after work hours (Or work trousers with zip-off longs) • Toiletries • T shirts • Tick / insect repellent • Hiking Boots/comfortable walking shoes • Rain jacket Other useful items: • Sweat shirt/Fleece • Binoculars • Padded parka jacket/windbreaker - warm • Good torch • Personal medical goodies • Daypack rucksack • Water bottle • Sunscreen • Socks • Camera • Notebook/diary and pen • Warm Hat (winter only) • Spare batteries • Gloves for warmth (winter only) • Sunglasses ANY QUESTIONS? INFO@GAPAFRICAPROJECTS.COM | +44 (0)207 1937819 INFORMATION PACK 12
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