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Volunteer with Children & Animals at DAKTARI

by: DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage

9.32 (234)Verified

100% of your payment goes to this charity! This exceptional experience provides volunteers with the unique opportunity of teaching children to protect the environment and to care for rescued wild animals. You will inspire a generation of local children to become passionate about wildlife conservation. Please note that the animals are unfortunately kept in captivity only because they are not abl...

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Program Highlights

Get involved with animal care at a wildlife orphanage, where you’ll learn about trees, birds, animal tracks, mammals, and insects.

Teach children about taking care of their environment and protecting the animals.

Participate in our outreach campaigns by leading after-school programs known as Eco Club.

Visit villages and participate in our wildlife crime campaigns for young students from local schools.

Look for wildlife animals during the Kruger National Park excursion, and bask in the wonders of the Blyde River Canyon – the third largest canyon in the world!

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Hoedspruit, South Africa
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Cost Per Week$600-900, $5000+
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Causes:
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

Top Rated Organization 2021 - Volunteer Abroad

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.32

Total Reviews

234

social impact

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.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Hoedspruit, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Culture

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

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

Cost per week

$600-900, $5000+

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Online Application

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