Description

Hands-on work with African elephants, really?

Yes! That's right this is a once in a lifetime chance to get involved in the inner workings of this elephant park in South Africa. You'll get to grips with all aspects of the park by helping the elephant handlers with daily tours, feeding any baby elephants that need hand feeding, food preparation for the adults, general maintenance, research and environmental education. The list goes on and you will certainly be kept busy!

Highlights

Trip Highlights:

* Helping to look after lion, tiger and other 'big cat' cubs
* Tumbling around with the lion cubs
* Learning about all the different big cats
* Being surrounded by the beautiful wilderness of South Africa

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 2599.00 for 2 weeks

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• Food
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

* Accommodation: Shared room in lodge at project
* Food: Food is not included; you will need to purchase your own food (budget approximately USD 50 per week)
* Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
* Training: In-country orientation and briefing on arrival at the project
* Support: Pre-departure help desk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Veterinary
• Volunteering
• Wildlife Surveying

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Guest House

i-to-i Volunteering's Mission Statement

i-to-i Volunteering provides unique opportunities for you to travel, work and volunteer abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 16 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations. With over 130 projects on 4 continents, across 22 countries you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching English, community development, conservation, home building, and working with animals.

Year Founded

1994