Grade Camps and Wilderness Programs

Over the past 15 years we have conducted a number of overland tours and have hosted travelers and visitors from across the globe. Our decision to specialize in responsible travel and sustainable tourism has helped us to become one of the leading operators in small group travel, which has given us the personal touch and unique experiences that we enjoy sharing with our travelers and guests today.

Xama works with certified crew for all safari operations, on both land and river, who are passionate and knowledgeable about their industry. We take pride in presentation and providing an outstanding service from booking enquiry to conclusion of tour. We aim to provide services with the highest standard of ethics, appropriate tour conduct and good value. We take time to explore our extensive natural surroundings venturing off the beaten track.

Our Journey and Experience

At Xama Adventures, we specialize in creating school tours that combine education with outdoor adventure. Our tours offer students the opportunity to sleep under the stars or at our base camp on the scenic Breede River, fostering a deep connection with nature. Whether it’s through camping or adventure-based activities, learners are immersed in an authentic environment that encourages exploration, teamwork, and self-reliance. With over 20 years of experience, we ensure that each tour is tailored to meet the school’s educational objectives, delivering a unique and unforgettable learning experience.

School Tours

Week Without Walls

This tour offers observational learning outside of the conventional classroom environment and places emphasis on learning through nature. It has elements of water (river trail on the breede), wildlife (walk with the elephants), nature (zipline) and survival. Suitable for Grade 7 and higher.

Orange River Tour

We have put together an adventure itinerary designed to suit the school market with exciting days on river.

We offer a 4 or 5 night package suitable for Grade 8 and higher

Breede Trail

This tour is set at our base camp on the banks of the Breede River, a short drive from Swellendam. We offer a full-day rafting excursion including transfers to put in point, safety chats, along with activities + team-building experiences over a 2-day period. Suitable for all ages from 10 and up.

Ecotour ~ Marine Walk

This tour is set at the World Heritage Site of De Hoop Nature Reserve and offers a light-hearted marine walk + snorkelling in the tidal pools with a moderate hike / walking trail to spot an array of wildlife including the Cape Vulture.

Leadership Tours

Southern Namibia Experience / Wildlife Encounters / KZN Marine Dive + Bush Experience

Grade Camps

This tour is set at our private camp on the Breede River, not far from the historic town Swellendam. We embark on 2 days of leadership led games and activities.

Over and above our featured tours we do offer an array of tailored packages designed around the schools directives, principles and budget.  We have assisted with Earth Science tours set on measuring and studying the flow of rivers, outreach programs + west coast meanders.  Our main areas are the Richtersveld, Namibia, Overberg – Swellendam and surrounds but not limited to.

South Africa is an incredible land of beauty and diversity and offers so much in line with educational opportunities.  We have a variety of fun, educational school packages with some groups as big as 100 scholars, our grade camps are grouped with age-appropriate activities and catering in mind.