Outdoor Environmental Education Africa

09/06/2025

We are adventure. And also... slightly bruised. 🏹😅

This year’s annual site visit to ATKV ATKV-Drakensville was next level! Our boss, Ronel Harris, usually does these checks solo to ensure everything’s in tip-top shape for our school tours — but this time, Dani and I tagged along… for quality control purposes, of course. 😏

We abseiled, ziplined across the dam, tackled the high ropes (and by tackled, I mean clung for dear life), and released our inner Katniss during archery — where I hit a bullseye by what can only be described as divine intervention. 🎯

We played paintball (I got slayed), tested our aim with air rifles, and I absolutely did not conquer the climbing wall. But we were the first to test the brand-new adventure blob, which was basically like being yeeted into orbit with graceless style (is that a thing?).

Dani nailed the trapeze like a circus pro, and I screamed my way through the King Swing at All Out Adventures. We capped it all off with a cultural stop at the Basotho Village and a long, reflective soak in the hot pool. 🛁

At Outdoor Environmental Education Africa, we believe in fun, learning, and safety — and we’d never expect our learners to do something we wouldn’t try ourselves (even if it involves gravity, mild panic, and a very large swing).

🌟 Huge shout-out to the ATKV-Drakensville team for their gracious hospitality and unflappable patience — even when we were hanging upside down, flailing, or requesting “just one more photo.” You made an epic experience even better!

08/06/2025

🌍 Until the next adventure… 🚌✨

That’s a wrap on another unforgettable leadership journey with our Selcourt Primary School Prefects — and what a ride it’s been! From obstacle courses and archery to cub cuddles, bushveld trivia, and late-night marshmallow laughs… we’ve seen courage grow, confidence blossom, and friendships flourish. 💚🔥

To the parents: thank you for entrusting us with your remarkable young leaders.

To the teachers: your support makes all the difference.

And to the kids: you brought the spirit, the smiles, and the stories — we’ll carry them with us until next time.

From all of us at OEEA: stay wild, stay curious, and stay kind. 🌿🐾
We’ll see you on the next tour — adventure awaits!

08/06/2025

🚌 And just like that… they’re back! 🎉

Our Selcourt Primary School Prefects have arrived safely back at school — a little sun-kissed, a little bush-dusted, and a whole lot legendary! 🌞🌿

It’s been a weekend of courage, connection, cub cuddles 🐾, obstacle conquering, and belly laughs around the braai. They return not just with stories, but with confidence, friendships, and memories that will outlast even the marshmallow stickiness. 💚🔥

🧠 Final Bushveld Trivia Drop!

Did you know giraffes only need 5 to 30 minutes of sleep per day? 😴😲 After this tour, some of our kids might be trying to beat that record!

Welcome home, adventurers — and thank you, Selcourt Primary School families, for trusting us with your incredible kids. 💫

08/06/2025

🧠 Bushveld Trivia Drop! 🐾🦁

Did you know… a lion's roar can be heard up to 8 kilometres away? That’s louder than a rock concert and probably just as impressive as your child’s retelling of this trip! 😄🎤

And those adorable cubs they met? They start practicing their roars at just a few months old — more squeaky than scary, but still heart-melting! 🦁💛

Just a little wild wisdom to keep you going while you wait for the bus to roll in. 😉

08/06/2025

🚌 Homeward Bound! 💚✨

The Selcourt Primary School Prefects rolled out of Ukutula Lodge at 9:48am this morning — hearts full, backpacks bursting (with more than just laundry 😅), and wild stories ready for retelling!

Estimated time of arrival back at school: around 12:20pm, allowing for a quick bathroom break or two along the way. 🚻🚗

Parents, get those welcome-back hugs ready — your young adventurers are nearly home, a little dustier, a little bolder, and a whole lot more awesome! 💪🌍🦁

08/06/2025

07/06/2025

🌅 That’s a wrap on Day 2! 🏹🦁

What a roaring good time it’s been! From obstacle course heroics yesterday 💪 to bow-and-arrow brilliance 🏹 today, the Selcourt Primary School Prefects made every moment count — and we’ve got the action shots to prove it! 📸🔥

They hopped onto game drives, posed for legendary group pics, and even shared a few unforgettable snuggles during their cub interaction experience — talk about wild heartbeats and wide eyes! 🐾🧡

Tomorrow we trade bushveld for backseats as we make our way home — and we know there are some excited parents waiting on the other side. 👀💚

Thank you for sharing your stars with us — they’ve grown, they’ve laughed, they’ve led. And tomorrow, they return with full hearts and stories to last a lifetime. 🌍✨

07/06/2025

🧠 Bushveld Trivia Drop! 🌿💡

Did you know… impala droppings are almost perfectly round and have been traditionally used in friendly spitting competitions at bushcamps across Southern Africa? 😄💨 It’s all fun and games—plus a cheeky way to test lung power and direction skills! 🦌🎯

Who needs a trophy when you’ve got bragging rights as the Buck Dropping Champion of Ukutula? 😂💚

07/06/2025

📣 Tour Update Incoming! 🚌🌿

From smiles and sweat on the obstacle course 💪😅 to a starlit bushcamp extravaganza with toasted marshmallows and laughter by the fire 🔥🌌—our Selcourt Primary School Prefects have been living their best adventure life at Ukutula Lodge!

Yesterday was all about teamwork, tenacity, and tackling challenges head-on—and judging by those grins, they nailed it! 🙌

This morning kicked off with jackets zipped tight 🧥 (brrr!), bushveld air in their lungs, and… wait for it… a buck dropping spitting competition! 🦌💨 Yes, you read that right. Pure bushcamp gold and leadership character-building at its finest. 😂👏

Every moment is packed with memories, muddy shoes, and the kind of belly laughs you never forget.

06/06/2025

📸 First glimpse alert! 👀✨

Our Selcourt Primary School Prefects have hit the ground running at Ukutula Lodge and the adventure vibes are strong! 💪🌿

While we’re not exactly sure what they’re up to in every clip (top-secret leadership training, perhaps? 😎), one thing’s crystal clear — the wonder is REAL, especially when they caught their first look at the lions! 🦁🔥

Stay tuned, there’s plenty more wild wisdom, teamwork, and bushveld magic on the way!

06/06/2025

Thrills, nature, & stunning views! Unforgettable adventures at Graskop Gorge - Big Swing, Zipline, Forest & Gorge exploration! Family & Wheelchair Friendly!

06/06/2025

📍We’ve arrived!🎉

The Selcourt Primary School Grade 7 Prefects have officially landed at Ukutula Lodge and are ready to kick off an epic leadership journey! 🦁🧭

Bags are off the bus, spirits are high, and the bushveld is calling! 🌿 Let the learning, leading, and memory-making begin.