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African Big 5 Wildlife Conservation Project in South Africa

by: African Impact

9.23 (520)Verified

Join our Wildlife and Research Conservation Project and immerse yourself in the captivating wilderness of South Africa’s Greater Kruger area. Whether you’re a seasoned wildlife enthusiast or an aspiring conservationist, this enriching volunteer experience will unveil the many wonders of the African bush. No matter your skill set or expertise, this wildlife conservation program in South Africa will...

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Program Highlights

Spend your time in the wild, researching Africa’s ‘Big 5’ – lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo.

Collect information that will influence wildlife conservation by protecting wildlife from threats, such as poaching and habitat loss.

Assist with capturing data and processing camera trap images.

Offer much-needed assistance with removing invasive plant species and going on anti-poaching snare sweeps.

Head out on daily game drives in search of wildlife.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Limpopo, South Africa
Availability
Year(s) Offered2026, 2027, 2028Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
  • Alternative Spring Break
Cost Per Week$1250-1500
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Wildlife
Types:
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Argentinian
  • Asian
  • Australian
  • Austrian
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Awards

Top Rated Program Volunteer Abroad in South Africa 2025
GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2024 - Volunteer AbroadTop Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.23

Total Reviews

520

The Thanda Wildlife Diaries

May 06, 2014by: Dhayvat Udeshi - Vadodara

Program: African Big 5 Wildlife Conservation Project in South Africa

10

I spent a month at the Thanda Game reserve on a Photography course along with wildlife conservation and community service. I simply got addicted by Africa and African Impact became my family. The comfort and the warmth that I received at every single moment when I was there led me to depression in regular life when I returned back home. Waking up every single morning to the sun rising over astounding landscapes which may include the occasional giraffe and a pride of lions. Every breath we took there was pure and serene. The subtle nuances of nature amaze and excite as we saw the 'Pride' and Prejudice of Lions and the brotherly love amongst the cheetahs. And just as a topping amongst the already amazing things mentioned was seeing the milky way every single night amongst sounds of hyena's cackling and the cat's roaring. African Impact seems to have built on a foundation of strong values that personify warmth and spell out Fun. 4 weeks of my life I don't mind looping till the end of life.

Great experience

January 29, 2016by: Lcrow - United States

Program: African Big 5 Wildlife Conservation Project in South Africa

10

Amazing experience. Great people. Great food. Learned so much about the animals,environment, and the community here. Everyone I met here was amazing and the living situation exceeded expectations. I would definitely come back.

AfricaImpact is great

January 29, 2016by: nafio - United States

Program: African Big 5 Wildlife Conservation Project in South Africa

9

This was an amazing experience, I learned an immense amount and met wonderful people along the way! I wish we could have seen more of where the research is going and be a stronger part of the research. Also I would love to have been a larger part of the community aspect. Otherwise the accommodations, the people and the experience was one of a kind and wonderful.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Limpopo, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Wildlife

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Argentinian
  • Asian
  • Australian

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Cost per week

$1250-1500

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Written Application
  • Other

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Sarah Cox

Sarah Cox

Participated in 2014

Alumni

I had always wanted to visit Africa! I wanted to see rhino in the wild.

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