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Go behind the scenes on a 'Big 5' safari reserve

Pays d’action: Afrique du Sud, Afrique
Type d’activité: Ecovolontariat
A rare opportunity to monitor Africa’s wildlife in one of the largest private Big Five reserves in South Africa. Come face-to-face with elephants, rhinos, lions, and lesser-known species in this vast biodiversity hotspot. You’ll join a team of professional researchers to assist with monitoring and wildlife management, and gain access to areas that tourists can’t see.



Description du projet et du rôle des volontaires

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    Monitor elephants’ behaviour, herd structure, and habitat utilisation
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    Cheetah are darted if they require medical care or a collar fitted for research purposes
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    Learn various research techniques to track the movements of collared wildlife such as elephants and pangolins
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    Enjoy all of the wildlife that this Big Five reserve has to offer
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    Assist veterinarians with a rhino horn trimming procedure as part of anti-poaching measures on the reserve

The project

Most people visit Africa for a traditional safari. This project is a chance to take your wildlife experience to a far deeper level. You will be volunteering in one of South Africa’s most successful conservation areas, playing a vital role in the ongoing protection of a huge variety of wildlife - including some of Africa’s largest populations of rhinos and cheetahs!

What to expect?

Supported by a team of professional conservationists, you will help to collect data on lions, elephants, cheetahs, rhinos, and even rarer species such as the pangolin. As a volunteer, you will join ecological monitors on daily research drives through the bush and assist with species monitoring, tracking, and game counts.

Unlike a typical tourist experience, you’ll gain exclusive access to behind-the-scenes wildlife management. Your volunteering experience will also be full of learning opportunities, from understanding how rhino-horn trimmings support anti-poaching, to seeing how lions and cheetahs compete for food and space. Most importantly, you will learn how your contribution fits into the bigger picture of wildlife conservation in Africa.

Unlike many other wildlife reserves, which run for individual profit, this private reserve is partially owned by the local Zulu tribal community. As a volunteer here, you will be supporting the protection of local livelihoods and traditions, as well as wildlife.

“Travelling like this opens your eyes. It gives you a new perspective on the world and the challenges faced by conservationists every day. We could have stayed in a lodge and done a traditional safari, but this was something entirely different.”

Volunteer with confidence. You’ll receive:

  • Access to 24/7 support from our in-country team
  • All of your in-country transport, accommodation, and food
  • A personal consultation with our conservation team to answer any questions

L’organisation de volontariat se présente

Since 1999, our organisation has empowered gap year travellers to work hands-on with Africa’s wildlife. As experts in conservation, we’ve helped thousands of volunteers gain skills for their university applications or future careers, all while creating gap year experiences that are anything but tame.

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

Pays d’action :
Afrique du Sud, Afrique
Type d'activité :
Ecovolontariat
Durée de la mission :
Minimum: 2 semaines
Maximum: 1 an
Frais de participation à la mission :
(contacter l’organisation pour une liste de prix complète)
2 semaines : 3473 €
4 semaines/1 mois : 5398 €
8 semaines/2 mois : 9248 €
3 mois : 13098 €
Pourquoi payer pour faire du volontariat ?

* Toutes les indications de prix sont fournies par l’organisation de volontariat sans garantie. Si l’organisation ne facture pas en Euros, les prix réels peuvent varier en fonction du cours de change.
Disponibilité de la mission :
Available from mid January - mid December
Age minimum :
18 ans
Age maximum :
pas d'âge maximum
Placement individuelle ou en groupe ?
Individuelle
Maîtrise de langues :
Participants need to be able to communicate in English but do not need to be fluent
Qualifications particulières :
No prior experience or specific skills are required
Hébergement & repas :
You'll have a single bed in either a private or shared room, with a communal bathroom, living and dining areas. Outside is a fire pit and BBQ. There is no TV, limited WiFi, but good mobile coverage. You will cook with the other volunteers in the communal kitchen, with food products provided. Most dietary requirements can be catered for.

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  • Recevez gratuitement notre guide avec une check-list à imprimer
  • Un guide de conversation en cadeau, si vous vous inscrivez plus tard
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