TransCape was partly initiated by the owners of Mdumbi Backpackers. This marriage between a tourism product and developmental organisation soon proved to be beneficial to both establishments in many ways. People visiting Mdumbi became interested in the development work we were doing. Some people would either go home and fundraise or come back later to volunteer for TransCape. Currently we have several groups, international and South African, that visits Mdumbi on a yearly basis and at the same time volunteer for TransCape and usually bring us some very needed funds that they gathered through the year.
Volunteer Accomodations
TransCape has 2 volunteer accomodations in Tshani Village. Vukani Backpackers, owned and operated by Tata Spargs and his family. This accomodation is for shorter term volunteers, with a self catering kitchen and no electricity. About 500m up the road from Mdumbi Backpackers and Transcape's office, this homestead has an amazing view of the Mdumbi river and beach.
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Tata Spargs: Head of the Household at Vukani Backpackers. |
African Pot is TransCape's accomodation for longer term volunteers. This is a house about 800m into the village from Mdumbi Backpackers with a spectacular view of the day to day happenings of the village. Known in the village as "Big Mama", Kholeka, looks after this house and makes all of her guests feel at home with her lovely and welcoming presence. This house is also self catering, with no electricity.
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If you are interested to volunteer with TransCape and you have relevant skills to contribute, you are welcome to contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
