With the CPL Multi IR MCC still fresh in my pocket and 375 hours in the log book, the recent downturn in the aviation industry has left that elusive airline job feeling as far away as ever

It's been 4 months since the CV's have been doing the rounds and unfortunately there's not much joy as of yet. I did get a call to interview for a rather well known low cost airline but the idea of paying for a type rating only to be employed as a contractor at the end of it all was very off putting as in the current airline market the contractor will be the first to go if things go further downhill. So, I turned it down and decided to bide my time in the hope that the market opens up again, in the meantime building whatever time I can doing any flying that comes my way to fatten the log book and make myself more employable. I'm lucky as I have been doing 20-30 hours a month.
However, a new twist in the situation has arisen. An opportunity has presented itself to go to Africa and fly safaris for 6 months-1 year, to possibly return with a log book of up to 1000 hours including a good portion of Multi engine time. The tourist season begins next month so tis decision time. I'm a single guy of 28. My motivation is not money, but becoming more employable to European operators.
So my question is what would you do? Stay at home doing my 20 hours a month and waiting for something to happen or just go for it!
Thanks in advance!