Climate
Whatever time of the year you have chosen to visit Guludo, you will be happy to know that Guludo is in the tropics with sunny days and fresher evenings all year round.
What to Pack
Pack for a tropical beach holiday... sun cream, sunglasses, a hat, mosquito repellent, long trousers for the evenings, camera and swim gear. We provide towels and a complimentary laundry service.
SNORKELLING AND DIVING: Our PADI dive centre is fully equipped with any equipment needed for snorkelling and diving. If you have your own, you are welcome to bring these along but it isn't necessary.
TRAVEL INSURANCE: Remember to organise your travel insurance before leaving.
WHAT NOT TO PACK: We would be very grateful if you could leave any waste packaging at home to keep our waste to a minimum.
Any Space in your Bag?
We support many community projects through our charity, here are some ideas for things you can bring to help.
ORPHANED & VULNERABLE CHILDREN: This project supports 102 children with an emphasis on education, health, financial security, nutrition, psychosocial support and legal status. For this project, please bring: school bags, spare clothes you may have for children 1-18 years and school equipment*.
SCHOLARSHIPS: We have managed to give scholarships to 127 children this year. Portuguese/English dictionaries and calculators would help a great deal.
PRIMARY SCHOOLS: We have been busy building primary schools for a while now, but whether it's a new school or made from mud, nothing is more valued than teaching aids and books (either Portuguese or English).
YOUTH HIV/AIDS FOOTBALL: This project uses football to educate 10 to 18 year olds about HIV/AIDS. We now have enough football kits but footballs and pumps are absolute gold dust! In addition, if you have access to any condoms, please do bring them out so we can distribute them at HIV workshops.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are thinking of going out to buy items like basic pens, pencils, notepads and clothes we would recommend you wait and buy them from one of the local villages, to support a local budding entrepreneur, rather than a faceless supermarket. If you have any of these items hanging around at home then please do bring them and we will find VERY worthy homes for them. Thank you so much.
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