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DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage

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Why choose DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage?

DAKTARI is a registered nonprofit company based in South Africa, close to the Kruger National Park. DAKTARI is also a bush school that operates a wildlife orphanage, where the objective is to inspire and educate local underprivileged children to care for their environment through wildlife conservation. Every Monday we welcome a new group of eight underprivileged South African children for a week a...

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DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage Reviews

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February 06, 2026by: Juliana Caltabiano Eichler - Brazil

Program: Volunteer with Children & Animals at DAKTARI

9

Taking part in the Daktari Bush School project was a very special experience for me. Spending time with the children, learning from them, and feeling that I was able to make even a small difference in their lives was truly meaningful. This experience made me reflect even more on the importance of education, health, and respect for the environment and animals. I return from this journey with a full heart and an even stronger desire to contribute to a more fair, conscious, and humane world

An incredible experience

January 30, 2026by: Patrícia Amaro - Brazil

Program: Volunteer with Children & Animals at DAKTARI

10

An incredible place where you can interact with wild animals, learn about essential care and the importance of each one in the ecosystem, and also help with the classes for children who come to spend the week learning more about the importance of preserving the environment.

A girl with a cute animal on her shoulder

Um importante projeto

January 30, 2026by: Bruno Somacal - Brazil

Program: Volunteer with Children & Animals at DAKTARI

10

A very complete project with special people, a very polite, attentive and incredible staff, a clean place that is always very well cared for by the employees, however, there are few work materials for employees, which leads to problems such as cleaning sponges, brooms and simple equipment, and because of this they have to cut grass with machetes and only one brushcutter, which is easily inoperable. The project needs more equipment for the quality of work of the employees and volunteers. The project is already well organized and with a few adjustments it will be perfect, the staff team is incredible.

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Interviews

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Silke Gadeyne

Interviewed in 2019

Staff

What inspired you to travel abroad?

Ever since I was a little girl I've always wanted to work with animals. I could barely speak yet when I told my parents I'd have a dog hotel when I grew up. But then life happened and marketing seemed like a better option. When I finally finished school, I booked four (which turned into six) weeks at DAKTARI as a little present for myself. I quickly lost my heart here and applied for a long-term position with Michèle. Luckily she was crazy enough to say yes!

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Marie Bauvin

Interviewed in 2019

Staff

What inspired you to travel abroad?

I had long dreamt about living in Africa and working towards a meaningful project, surrounded by wildlife. The commitment and passion from Michele and Ian, the co-founders of DAKTARI, is so inspiring that I immediately knew I wanted to be part of the family. They have dedicated their lives to this project and it is an honour to be able to do my bit.

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Pretty Mogofe

Interviewed in 2018

Staff

What inspired you to travel abroad?

What inspired you to join the team at DAKTARI?

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Top Rated Program Volunteer Abroad in South Africa 2026
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