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uHambo is a compulsory three-week journey for Grade 9 students at St John’s D.S.G., an independent girls' school in Pietermaritzburg, KZN. The trip, meaning 'journey' in isiZulu, involves hiking, cycling, and horse-riding over approximately 200 km through the Drakensberg, aiming to develop tolerance, gratitude, perseverance, endurance, and environmental awareness. It is described as a transformative physical, spiritual, and emotional experience that fosters self-discovery and resilience. The program is part of the school's curriculum and is highly valued by participants.

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uHambo Journey for Grade 9 Students

A compulsory three-week journey through the Drakensberg mountains for Grade 9 students at St John’s D.S.G., involving hiking, cycling, and horse-riding over approximately 200 km. The trip aims to develop tolerance, gratitude, perseverance, endurance, environmental awareness, and self-discovery.

Who it is for: Grade 9 students at St John’s D.S.G.
How to act on it: Enrolment is automatic as part of the Grade 9 curriculum; no separate application is required.

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It is a compulsory part of the Grade 9 curriculum.

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Places

KwaZulu-Natal, Msunduzi Local Municipality

Reference

https://www.stjohnsdsg.com/uhambo/

Key Takeaways

Grade 9
three-week journey
Drakensberg
200 km
compulsory curriculum
isiZulu
St John’s D.S.G.
Pietermaritzburg
KZN
2024
2026
St John’s D.S.G.
uHambo
Drakensberg
Pietermaritzburg
KZN
Grade 9