Description

Help care for cheetah cubs and adults, as you work and play with them under the warm South African sun on this unforgettable project. Soak up South Africa's fascinating melting pot of cultures and make friends with locals around a traditional braai. A trip to the bars, cafés and clubs of nearby Cape Town will add excitement to your trip, and you could even try your hand at horse riding or hiking along the Drakensberg Mountains (extra cost). Nicknamed "The Rainbow Nation", South Africa has something to offer everyone; an exuberant and enjoyable country full of history and culture that will make you want to stay for ever!

* What Will I Be Doing?

Your 10:00- 6:00 work day includes helping to show visitors around the centre, preparing food and feeding the animals, cleaning and helping to repair the cheetah enclosures. As you become more experienced with the operations of the centre and more confident in dealing with the animals, you may be able to enter the enclosures and work hands on with the cats, forming a deep and unforgettable bond with these magical creatures.

Highlights

* Aid in the protection of the magnificent cheetah.
* Discover the Rainbow Nation.
* Make lifelong friends.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

3,000

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Equipment advice
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt

In-country:
* Food
* Accommodation
* Local orientation
* Project training
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ back-up

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

Minimum age of 18 years

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989