Buffelsdrift Game Lodge

Ein wirklich grosses Abenteuer. Jeden Tag hat man etwas neues erlebt. Sei es den Kindern an der Schule zu helfen, sei es den Tieren zu helfen oder zu schauen, dass es dem Reserve gut geht. Tiaan und die anderen sind einfach richtige Herzensmenschen, sie halfen Tag und Nacht, sodass es mir und den anderen an nichts fehlte. Eins sollte aber im vorhinein klar sein, die Arbeit die man macht ist koerperlich nicht zu unterschaetzen. Man muss richtig mit anpacken.Wenn man damit kein Problem hat, kann man hier sehr wertvolle Erfahrungen sammeln. Mein Highlight war es all die Tiere zu sehen und diesen zu helfen.Man erlebt alles viel naeher als wenn nur zu Gast bei der Buffelsdrift Lodge ist. All in All ich wuerde es immer wieder und wuensche dem Team, den Tieren und der gesamten Lodge nur das Beste. :)

Coming to Buffesldrift Game Lodge, I wasn't sure what to expect as I had never done a volunteering program before. However, my expectations were soon surpassed as I had the best month of my life. From Siena's delicious meals and hospitality (she became like a second mum to us), to Tiaan's guidance and friendliness who made every activity fun and engaging for us, I truly felt part of the Buffelsdrift family. Getting to know more about all the guides and staff (including Tiaan, Juan, Kyla, Claudia, Mossie, Henry, Sonya, and Katherine) and joining them on the weekends for festivals, bowls tournaments, movie nights and other fun activities was truly a highlight for me as I have now expanded my friend group to incude an amazing group of people who have an unparalled passion for wildlife and conservation. Feeding the animals (rhinos, buffalos, zebra, hippos, elephants, lions etc.), preparing their meals, helping out in all the different projects Tiaan allowed us to take part in, visiting the local schools and meeting the sweetest kids; I truly cannot pick a favourite moment but if I had to choose, interacting with the elephants and watching them play every afternoon after work takes the crown. Thankyou Buffelsdrift for the best month of my life and I look forward to coming back soon. PRECISELY!

i loved the experience, having daily contact with the animals as a veterinary doctor was incredible! Making firends from different nations, all united for the comon good - humanity, animals, and nature - is something i will carry with me forever. The support was fantastic, and the volunteer cordinator is truly a remarkable person with a kind heart! I will definitely take only good memorien from here.