Description

Spend time at one of South Africa's top rated 4-Star game lodges and gain valuable experience working behind the scenes with elephants, horses and safaris.

This stunning working holiday will give you access to a wide range of optional activities including the famous Cango Caves and Cango Wildlife Ranch, along with ostrich and wine farms in the Klein Karoo region, an adventure you will remember for all the right reasons!

Depending on your preferences, you can help with any or all of the following:

Elephants

* Assist with early morning training
* Preparation of elephant food for visitors to do elephant excursions
* Preparation for weddings with the elephants
* Cleaning and preparation of elephant boma in mornings and evenings

Horses

* Cleaning and preparation of horse boma
* Preparation of horses for horseback safaris

Safaris

* Preparation of vehicles and other necessities for game drives
* Daily grazing habits of the animals (plotting on maps)
* Bird identification around our 3 natural waterholes.

Travel Types

• BackPacking Abroad
• Birdwatching
• Eco Tours
• Horseback Riding
• Photography
• Safari
• Volunteering

Qualifications

No previous experience is required as all training and supervision is provided on site.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

From USD580 per week

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

* Airport transfers from Cape Town Airport to AVIVA House
* Overnight accommodation at AVIVA House when you arrive plus onsite accommodation throughout your project.
* All meals are cooked for you at the game lodge. Breakfasts are provided while at AVIVA House.
* Transfers between Cape Town and the Game Lodge near Oudsthoorn.
* Comprehensive welcome brief and project training.
* A PC with limited free internet access is available at the game lodge.
* Full in-country support from the AVIVA team.
* Order your Free AVIVA Fundraising Pack!
* MyTrip" - Access to your personal online trip planner.
* You will receive a Certificate of Appreciation at the end of your stay.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18 years or older on arrival

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 2-5

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 working day

AVIVA - Volunteering in South Africa's Mission Statement

AVIVA offers international volunteers the chance to make a vital contribution to underprivileged children and endangered wildlife while having a hands-on, life changing experience in South Africa.

Year Founded

2002