Yomps, Adventure Travel Experiences

Amazon Rainforest Conservation & Community Development - Volunteering Trip (5 or 10 weeks)

Volunteer in the Amazon rainforest on this wildlife conservation expedition based deep in the heart of the Ecuadorian rainforest. For either five or ten weeks, volunteers will live in a remote area to experience the rainforest’s rich biodiversity, support rainforest conservation, work towards community development and become a valued member of our wildlife research team!

Next trip running : 16 May 2008

Mexico Marine Research Conservation - Volunteering Trip (5 or 10 weeks)

Volunteer in Mexico on this marine conservation expedition and help to protect the world’s second largest barrier reef – the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. As you live in a remote tropical paradise you will learn to scuba dive from a beginner's level (earning PADI Open Water and Advanced Open Water Diver certificates), help on community development initiatives and experience the beautiful world that exists beneath the waves!

Next trip running : 16 May 2008

Horse Safari Work Experience, South Africa - Volunteering Trip (12 weeks)

Obtain equine work experience on a fantastic South African horse safari, help to train and look after over 30 horses, ride as backup rider in a ‘Big Four’ game reserve seeing a variety of game that includes rhinos, elephants, buffalos, hippos, leopards, giraffe, zebras and antelope, and have the time of your life on this sensational horse safari holiday adventure!

Next trip running : 18 May 2008

Marine Research and Community Volunteering - Volunteering Trip (2, 4, 8 or 12 weeks)

Volunteer for either 2, 4, 8 or 12 weeks at a world renowned marine research organisation in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. Tag fish, collect data and take photos of dolphins and a variety of whales. Gain a Local Marine Guiding Programme qualification and participate in commercial eco-tourism activities. Volunteer at a community project for disadvantaged children, help to organise local marine awareness campaigns, monitor and help clean local beaches – do all this and much much more!

Next trip running : 19 May 2008

Conservation & Game Reserve Management Volunteering - Volunteering Trip (4, 8, or 12 weeks)

Volunteer on a South African game reserve for 4, 8 or 12 weeks; help to monitor animals such as lions, leopards, elephants and rhino, drive 4x4’s, learn about conservation in South Africa, obtain the skills required to maintain a game reserve, obtain a first aid certification; learn some of the Afrikaans language and contribute towards the future sustainability of a unique and beautiful area.

Next trip running : 26 May 2008

Wildlife Research Volunteering - Volunteering Trip (2, 4, 8 or 12 weeks)

Volunteer in South Africa for 2, 4, 8 or 12 weeks. Track lions, elephants and rhinos, observe and record their behaviour, look for and collar new leopards, learn about conservation research techniques, assist with data processing, learn the skills required of a safari guide and qualify with the Field Guide Association of South Africa.

Next trip running : 27 May 2008

South African Community Volunteer Project - Volunteering Trip (4, 8 or 12 weeks)

Volunteer on this award winning South African community project for 4, 8 or 12 weeks helping with the sustainable development of a small rural South African village, to become a valued member of the community and experience South African culture firsthand.

Next trip running : 29 May 2008

Elephant Conservation in Namibia - Volunteering Trip (2, 4, 8 or 12 weeks)

This pioneering elephant conservation project will take you to volunteer in an area regarded as one of the last true wildernesses left on earth, the Namib Desert. In this unique environment volunteers will track desert elephants, work with local communities towards elephant conservation, sleep under the African stars and live close to the earth, elephants and people. By volunteering in Namibia on this worthwhile programme, you will ensure the survival of these amazing animals into the future, whilst experiencing all that the spectacular Namib Desert has to offer!

Next trip running : 02 Jun 2008

Malaria Prevention in Malawi - Volunteering Trip (2, 4, 8 or 12 weeks)

Volunteer in Malawi as part of a gap year, career break or responsible tourism travel adventure to focus on malaria prevention in underprivileged villages along the southern shores of Lake Malawi. Working from the volunteer base on the beach, volunteers will become a member of a team that works on malaria prevention projects and helps the fight against malaria through malaria prevention initiatives and increasing malaria awareness in Malawi.

Next trip running : 02 Jun 2008

Lake Malawi Hippo Expedition - Volunteering Trip (4 or 8 weeks)

Volunteer in Malawi for four or eight weeks to help with wildlife research and hippo conservation projects that aim to prevent the extinction of the hippopotamus population along the southern shores of Lake Malawi; camping in friendly local villages, seeing spectacular landscapes and exploring the awesome national parks of Malawi, the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’.

Next trip running : 02 Jun 2008

Teaching English in Thailand TEFL - Volunteering Trip (5 or 10 weeks)

Volunteer on this programme to earn a reputable TEFL qualification and teach English in Thailand for five or ten weeks. Teaching in Thailand gives you the chance to experience the customs, traditions and culturally rich areas of a unique and distinctive country, whilst contributing towards the community development and education of its people.

Next trip running : 11 Jul 2008