
If you are an adventurer looking for time-out which will benefit you in the long-term, then this course with training as Field Guide Level 1, is the right choice for you. In 55 days you will learn the essentials about the interplay of reserve, flora and fauna from experienced and highly qualified instructors. The programme focuses on delivering training and further education directly in the wild.
Lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, hornbills, rhinos, wild dogs and hyenas - so diverse are the species in the focus of our conservation project in a 25,000-hectare nature reserve! Become part of the research and monitoring team and support data collection for long-term scientific studies on Africa's iconic wildlife species on game drives and walks.
Do you want to get a whiff of South African sea air and do something good at the same time? Then the Penguin and Seabird Project is perfect for you. Various species of seabirds live in South Africa's lagoon areas and are threatened at the same time. A sanctuary is taking care of the preservation of the affected species. As a volunteer, you will be committed to animal protection. Off to Cape Town!
Work with nature’s gentle giants on this inspiring conservation and research project. Working closely with the abused and displaced elephants, you gain a rich insight into one of the world’s most intelligent creatures. As a volunteer you get to know the elephants intimately whilst caring for them, feeding them and contributing to advancing research.
Experience wildlife veterinary medicine in South Africa, providing hands-on assistance to wildlife vets out in the field. One moment, you could be drawing blood from a sedated rhino, the next performing a reversal on an antelope. You’ll gain exposure to new aspects of veterinary medicine and contribute to animal welfare and conservation.
Get involved in the world's largest rescue center for vervet monkeys in South Africa! These small monkeys were hunted and considered a plague in the past. By treating and rehabilitating injured animals and educating the population about environmental protection, the sanctuary aims to enable the monkeys to live a species-appropriate life.