| Costs | £675 / $1350 (US) / €878 |
| Group Size | up to 10 |
| Countries Visited | South Africa |
| Dates | 22 Mar to 05 Apr 2010 12 Apr to 10 May 2010 26 Apr to 10 May 2010 10 May to 07 Jun 2010 24 May to 07 Jun 2010 |
- 07 Jun to 05 Jul 2010
- 21 Jun to 05 Jul 2010
- 12 Jul to 09 Aug 2010
- 26 Jul to 09 Aug 2010
- 09 Aug to 06 Sep 2010
- 23 Aug to 06 Sep 2010
- 06 Sep to 04 Oct 2010
- 20 Sep to 04 Oct 2010
- 11 Oct to 08 Nov 2010
- 25 Oct to 08 Nov 2010
- 22 Nov to 06 Dec 2010
- 08 Nov to 06 Dec 2010
"I had the most amazing time and I honestly don't think I will spend a better 12 weeks in my lifetime. The project is everything that a volunteer project should be! Africa is now ingrained in my soul. The people, the animals, the culture - all of it beckons me to return!"
Heather, Volunteer 2009
Volunteer on a South African game reserve for 2, 4, 8 or 12 weeks; assist with the wild cheetah re-introduction project, learn about game reserve management in Africa, track animals such as lions, leopards, elephants and rhino and contribute towards the future sustainability of a unique and beautiful wilderness area.
This volunteering project gives volunteers the unique opportunity to live in the heart of the South African bush, learning about conservation and taking an active role in the management and maintenance of a game reserve. Volunteers are based in the province of Limpopo in South Africa on a 24,000 hectare reserve, which is home to many animals including rhinos, elephants, lions, leopards, cheetah, giraffe, zebra and wildebeest (to name but a few). As well as seeing spectacular scenery and breathtaking flora and fauna, on this South African volunteering adventure, volunteers will learn all the skills required to manage a game reserve; gaining fascinating knowledge about conservation and a once in a lifetime experience, while most importantly, aid the future sustainability of a remarkably unique and beautiful area. Whether you are looking for an amazing way to spend a gap year, an awe-inspiring way to spend an ethical holiday or just the chance to volunteer and help one of the most remarkable parts of the world; this wilderness conservation volunteering adventure certainly provides the experience of a lifetime!
The first week focuses on learning about wilderness conservation, flora and fauna, as well as equipping volunteers with the skills they’ll need over the coming weeks. This will include assisting with the wild cheetah re-introduction project and learning how to monitor large predators and herbivores. We will also be taught the skills and techniques needed to help with bush clearing, erosion control, fence patrols, alien plant control, and much more. After our training we’ll become an active staff member on the reserve, with each day bringing new exciting challenges and developments, from the day to day research and monitoring of the animals and environment, to ad hoc activities such as broken fences, problem animals, and if we’re lucky perhaps some animal darting and game capture / releases! Volunteers on this wilderness conservation project are truly in a unique position of having a strong and significant involvement in the running of the reserve and in turn, helping with the conservation of a precious place that is home to awe inspiring flora and fauna!
Get 10% off the 'Wildlife Training in South Africa' course if you book it with this volunteering trip!
