Volunteer at a rhino sanctuary in South Africa
Type d’activité: Missions avec animaux et vétérinaires, Ecovolontariat
Description du projet et du rôle des volontaires
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View LargeSupport efforts to establish a new wild rhino population -
View LargeSupport essential animal care in the region -
View LargeWork with world-class rhino specialists -
View LargeMonitor rhinos and other wildlife in a UNESCO World Heritage Site -
View LargeExperience the rhino rehabilitation journey
The project
Africa’s rhinos are facing a poaching crisis. The calves left behind experience high levels of stress, are too young to fend for themselves, and are left vulnerable to attacks from predators.
By joining this project, you will help provide essential care to orphaned and injured rhinos, making a real difference to their health and well-being, and preparing them for adult life. Golola has an excellent track record at releasing their rehabilitated rhinos, giving orphans a miraculous second chance at life.
What to expect?
Supported by passionate and highly qualified rhino specialists, you’ll become fully immersed in the world of rhino care in a calm and intimate small-team setting. Start your day packing feedbags and delivering food to the older rhinos who no longer drink milk, before helping to freshen up their living areas. If there are babies at the centre during your stay, you could also assist with preparing a specially-made milk formula and bottle feeding!
As a volunteer, you’ll also accompany staff to monitor older, successfully released rhinos. In a stunning, protected reserve which is also home to zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and more, you’ll observe how rehabilitated orphans are adapting to their new environment.
If you are searching for the chance to help orphaned rhinos and make a real difference to long-term rhino conservation, this is the project for you.
“We learned so much during our stay. Working alongside such dedicated staff and being so close to the rhinos really reinforced my connection to nature. It was one of the most magical experiences of my life.”
As a volunteer, you’ll receive:
- Access to 24/7 support from our in-country team
- All of your in-country transport and accommodation
- A personal consultation with our conservation team to answer any questions
L’organisation de volontariat se présente
We’ve also supported those that are simply searching for a meaningful wildlife experience instead of the usual safari holiday. We do this by offering a variety of opportunities including being able to volunteer at wildlife care and rehabilitation centres to aid orphaned and injured animals; assist with wildlife conservation management in order to monitor priority species and contribute to vital research; and being able to live the life of an African wildlife vet while meeting the requirements for Extra Mural Studies (EMS) and Animal Husbandry Extra Mural Studies (AHEMS).
Together, we can create a brighter future for Africa’s wildlife.
What makes us different to other companies? - We are southern Africa’s original conservation travel company, made up of qualified zoologists and conservationists. - Every traveller of ours receives personal guidance before they book to ensure we find the right experience for their goals and passions. - We work with a range of real partner projects, offering hands-on experience and meaningful work, so you know your efforts are truly making a difference. - We bring people together from all around the world, so you can make friendships for life. - We offer 24/7 in-country support. We will meet you when you arrive, see you safely onto your flight home, and throughout your trip we are always available if you need assistance or just want a chat. - All money paid to us is financially protected through ABTA or ATOL, giving you full peace of mind when booking with us that your money is safe. - We are full members of the Year Out Group, specialists in gap year travel programmes.
Most of the fantastic wildlife conservation work that happens in southern Africa today simply wouldn’t be possible without travellers like you.
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Fiche technique de la mission
Maximum: 1 an
2 semaines : 2676 €
4 semaines/1 mois : 4239 €
8 semaines/2 mois : 7366 €
3 mois : 10492 €
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