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View LargeDue to its growing cheetah population, this reserve plays a pivotal role in cheetah conservation
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View LargeProtect one of Africa's largest rhino populations, working in conjunction with WWF
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View LargeUse satellite technology to track the movements of collared wildlife such as pangolins
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View LargeAs a conservation volunteer, you'll get closer to wildlife than regular visitors
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Climate change, the poaching crisis, and growing human populations mean South Africa’s wildlife is under threat like never before.
As a wildlife researcher on this project, you’ll join the team in creating a new kind of safari reserve where people and animals can live together in harmony.
Unlike other wildlife reserves, which are run for individual profit, the land here is owned by the local community, many of whom are from the Zulu nation. So its success is good for Africa’s people and good for Africa’s animals too.
Right now, this project is working alongside the WWF to expand the range of the endangered black rhino. As a volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in this amazing story and support the reserve’s research team in managing a huge variety of wildlife – including some of Africa’s largest populations of rhino and cheetahs.
Living on a safari reserve, you’ll have the chance to get closer to the animals than regular tourists. You’ll also learn about Africa's wildlife – including elephant, rhino, lion, cheetah and pangolin – from the people who work with them every day.
“The team have provided me with memories that will last a lifetime and an endless amount of stories that I will treasure forever.”
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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