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Volunteer with Children & Animals at DAKTARI

by: DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage

9.32 (224)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...

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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, $1500-2000
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Culture
  • Education
  • Environment
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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

224

Very good experience

April 18, 2025by: Armand Fleurence - FranceProgram: Volunteer with Children & Animals at DAKTARI
9

My two months in Daktari were incredible ! The animals, the kids, the staff members, all was good. I learned a lot about myself and about others, especially when I was with the kids. The excursions were very good, I have a lot of memories, especially with Thabo in the Kruger Park. I would like to thank the kitchen staff too because they always do delicious meal. This experience permitted me to go beyond my limits and to discover this beautiful country. I think theses two months get an impact on the kids because I learned them about the environment and animals.

Great expierence

March 14, 2025by: Renata Krebs - BrazilProgram: Volunteer with Children & Animals at DAKTARI
9

The experience abroad is always something good, something that adds a lot to your life in all aspects. It was amazing to have the opportunity to work with children and animals at same project. An important point is the possibility of being in the project and being able to visit the villages and know about their culture and their routine.

NICE EXPERIENCE

March 14, 2025by: Tatiane Bortolozzo - BrazilProgram: Volunteer with Children & Animals at DAKTARI
10

The experience at Daktari was totally new and rewarding. I couldn't have chosen a better place to experience all of this. I met people who I will carry in my heart forever. I learned much more about myself than I did about others. It really is a parallel world in which I live, but now I have much more to tell.

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, $1500-2000

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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