Same Freedom. Different Wild
Skip the Chaos... Run Wild
8 days and 7 nights in the African bush on a private game farm in Hoedspruit.
Rage week without the chaos!
The Rage Alternative
The Freedom of Rage - Minus the Chaos
Matrics have earned the right to celebrate. Run Wild gives you a week that still feels like freedom – new place, new people, no parents, epic environment, big nights, real fun – but leaves you with something Rage can’t: clarity on who you are and what’s next, a small tribe of real friends, and a week you’ll actually remember.
Can't Afford Rage?
From R14,500 all-in — accommodation, food, activities, and transport option.
Parents Won't Allow It?
Full supervision, structured, and still the best week of their life.
Not into the party scene?
Adrenaline, connection and self-discovery in the bush instead.
Your Week...
Adventure. Adrenaline. Amazing!
Think quad bikes tearing through the bush, a boat cruise on the Blyde, arrows flying at the archery range, and nights that end around a bonfire under actual stars. Every day looks a little different… that’s the fun of it all!
What your week may look like...
Here’s a taste of what your Run Wild week could look like. Activities may shift around the weather and availability of events and venues, but it gives you a real feel for the rhythm of a Run Wild week. Big adventures in the cool of the morning, downtime in the heat of the day, and fun-filled evenings around the fire.
A typical day...
06:30 Wake up
07:00 Breakfast
08:15 Morning huddle: plan for the day, plus a sunscreen and water check
08:30 to 12:30 The day’s big adventure
12:30 Lunch
13:30 to 15:30 Downtime at the pool, naps and card games (the hottest part of the day)
16:00 to 18:00 Afternoon games or free time
18:30 Dinner
19:30 to 21:30 Evening activity
22:00 Quiet time in the tents
Day One: Arrivals & Settling in
Arrivals from midday, with a light lunch for early birds. Then it’s time to find your tent, unpack and collect your welcome pack. After a site orientation and safety briefing, we’ll have a snake awareness talk with a local expert. The evening kicks off with a welcome braai and a welcome circle to meet everyone and set our group agreements.
Day Two: Games Day
The morning starts with the Amazing Race, as teams race around the farm on a real adventure, while it’s still cool. After lunch and some down time, it’s Boere Games in the afternoon, followed by a night under the stars.
Day Three: Saddle Up!
A full day with the horses on our equestrian experience – Western Games Day . Then we wind down with a relaxed afternoon, followed by a campfire and fun in the evening.
Day Four: Quad Biking!
Quad biking with our specialist operator, then back on site for lunch and a lazy afternoon at the pool. Later there’s a sunset walk on the farm, and the day ends with evening activities.
Day Five: Into the Bush
An early start for a guided hike with a nature guide, heading out before the heat, followed by a well-earned brunch. After an afternoon of volleyball and soccer, we’ll finish with stargazing and listening to the sounds of the bush at night.
Day Six: Rhinos, Cheetahs & Endangered Species
A day out at the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) to learn about rhinos, cheetahs and the work being done to protect them. Back on site, there’s a photo challenge and a games night of the group’s choosing.
Day Seven: Create & Celebrate!
A well-deserved lie-in, then a morning of creativity, where everyone creates a keepsake to take home. In the afternoon, it’s time to dress up and get ready for THE BIG NIGHT: a potjie, a bonfire, music and our Run Wild memories recap & festivities.
Day Eight: Home Time...
Pack-up, a group photo and a closing circle to reflect on the week. Departures from 10:00.
Please note: This is a sample programme and may change due to weather, activity partners or group needs. Some activities are run by specialist external operators.
Pricing...
ONE WEEK - ONE INCLUSIVE PRICE
50% Deposit secures your spot, with the balance due by 15 November.
7 Dec to 14 Dec
RUN WILD - FULL WEEK: All inclusive R14,500
- 7 Nights’ Accommodation
- All inclusive meals (3) and snacks
- All programme events & activities
- All adventure activities
- Big Night Festival Event
- 24/7 Supervision & Security
- First Aid Support
- Does note include transport to and from Hoedspruit.
- Bus transport be arranged for an additional R1200pp return from Jhb
* * SPOTS ARE LIMITED! * *
Your Matric Week, Uncaged!
30 SPOTS. ONE TRIBE. ZERO REGRETS. A WEEK YOU WILL ACTUALLY REMEMBER!
This isn’t a trip for every matric, it’s for the ones who want their freedom week to actually mean something. Real bush, real adrenaline, real people who’ll still be your friends in ten years.
Run Wild is an initiative of Future Leaders Gap Year Programme · Franklyn Park, Hoedspruit, Limpopo
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"Adventure is worthwhile in itself."
Amelia Earhart
LOCATION
Hoedspruit
Limpopo
South Africa