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Askari Wilderness Conservation Programme

by: Askari Wilderness Conservation Programme

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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.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Hoedspruit, South Africa
Starts At: $1,730 for 2 weeks
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Multiple Year
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Biological Research
  • Conservation
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Jun 11, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Hoedspruit, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Biological Research
  • Conservation

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

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

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples

Starts At

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

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Medical / Accident Insurance

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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