Volunteering: Reptile and Amphibian Research, South Africa
Program Overview
ABRE conducts a biennial herpetofaunal assessment on Verloren Valei Nature Reserve in collaboration with the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency. Verloren Valei spans 5,000 ha of high-altitude grassland and wetlands along the Steenkampsberge range near Dullstroom.
Surveys involve active searches and inspections for pitfalls and funnel traps. The 2022 baseline survey was published in 2023. Specie...
ABRE conducts a biennial herpetofaunal assessment on Verloren Valei Nature Reserve in collaboration with the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency. Verloren Valei spans 5,000 ha of high-altitude grassland and wetlands along the Steenkampsberge range near Dullstroom.
Surveys involve active searches and inspections for pitfalls and funnel traps. The 2022 baseline survey was published in 2023. Species previously recorded include rinkhals, spotted harlequin snake, cross-marked grass snake, coppery grass lizard, and escarpment karoo toad.
The reserve also supports a diverse array of flora, birdlife, and plains game, including Blesbok, Black Wildebeest, Oribi, and Rhebok. Volunteers are transported in an open-backed vehicle and housed in a guesthouse near the reserve entrance.
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- 2-4 Weeks
Updated Nov 5, 2025
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Locations
- South Africa
Types & Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Birdwatching
- Eco Tours
- Ecology
- Nature Tours
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Online Application
Age Requirement
All Ages
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
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