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Program Overview

Askari provides volunteers with the opportunity to live and work on a pristine 17 500 hectare wilderness reserve. Askari is located on Pidwa Wilderness Reserve in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Wildlife monitoring, data collection and reserve maintenance are all an integral part of the Askari programme. If you are interested in the conservation of endangered species and the day to day manag...

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Program Highlights

Askari is found on a large big 5 wilderness reserve, which provides volunteers with the opportunity to view and monitor some of Africa's iconic animals including: wild dog, cheetah, elephant and lion.
The Askari house provides comfortable accommodation for volunteers comprising of single beds with an electricity port, an en suite bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, curio shop and office area.
The Askari programme is comprised of many different activities during your stay, activities include: faecal assessments, bush sleep out, vulture nest monitoring, road maintenance, 4x4 driving etc.
Included in your rate at Askari is a day trip with Askari staff to the Kruger National Park and elephant museum, as well as a trip to the magnificent 3500 year old Giant Baobab Tree.
Volunteers leave Askari with a sense of accomplishment having contributed to conservation, the goals of the reserve and witnessing animal sightings that will last a life time.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
Required Equipment
Guide / Chaperone
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
In-Country Orientation
Laundry
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Course Materials
Emergency Support

Program Details

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Locations

  • Hoedspruit, South Africa

Types & Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Biological Research
  • Conservation
  • Environment

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Couples

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Multiple Year

Starts At

  • 2 weeks: $1,730
  • 4 weeks: $2,920
  • 12 weeks: $7,290

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Your Laundry will be done twice a week while at Askari. Please bring clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty, or potentially damaged while working.

Clothing Essentials:

  • Comfortable t-shirtt
  • Shorts & long trousers
  • Fleece/jumper
  • Casual wear for weekends and town trips
  • Sun hat, gloves, scarves (for winter months May-July)
  • Waterproof jackets & trousers
  • Comfortable walking boots 
  • Sock protectors/ankle gaiters

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