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Program Overview

Due to an increase in deforestation and the struggles between man and wildlife, many of Malawi's wild animals are losing their natural habitats and are often found injured or in severe distress. The project offers a safe haven for these animals, assisting in their recovery and rehabilitation and, wherever possible, releasing them back into the wild. Those that cannot be released find a permanent home in large natural enclosures where they can roam freely. The reserve currently has about 200 animals, including birds, reptiles, lions, monkeys, and antelope. Volunteers will help with a host of different tasks and projects while volunteering at the wildlife center. Alongside animal care professionals, volunteers may be able to help with various aspects of rehabilitation, including the possibility of assisting in clinical procedures or the release of animals back into the wild. Animal releases at the center are often more successful than not, and this is due to the high level of effort and expertise that goes into every aspect of the rehabilitation and release process.

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What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation

Quick Details

Location
Lilongwe, Malawi
Availability
Year(s) Offered:Year Round
Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement18+
Types & Subjects
Adventure Types:
  • Tours
Focus Areas:
  • Community Service & Volunteering
Fields:
  • Animal Sciences
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Causes:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Wildlife
Types:
  • Adventure Travel
  • Animals
  • Volunteering
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Updated Jun 16, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Lilongwe, Malawi

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered: Year Round
  • Duration: 2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 9-12 Weeks
  • Intern Duration: Summer, Winter, Short Term, Spring, 1-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 1 Year
  • Gap Year Timing: After College, Career Break / Mid-Career, During College, Post High School

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Education Levels & Language

  • Language: English
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 9-12 Weeks

Program Reviews

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Program Administration
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Living Situation
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Health & Safety
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Day to Day Life
2.5
Community Engagement
2.0

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Sarah SmithFebruary 2025

The positivity and curiosity of a people who have very little materially, but are really very rich in their souls and unselfishness.

1. Feeling that I was contributing to saving beautiful orphaned animals that would hopefully be released back into their own environment was incredibly uplifting, moving and meaningful. 2. Being able to experience the above and marvel at the effort and dedication everyone puts in with very limited financial resource. 3. Interacting with and Seeing, experiencing the endless joy, laughter, smiling faces of the children at the education centre, the positivity and curiosity of a people who have very little materially, but are really very rich in their souls and unselfishness.

FreyaDecember 2023

I had the chance to participate multiple times in lion capture and collaring and release

While undertaking biodiversity monitoring research volunteering, I had the chance to participate multiple times in lion capture and collaring and release. I was involved with the team where we darted particular lions, performed brief health checks, documented important lion identification information and put on collars. I was mostly there to help and take notes but on one of the days, I got to do the eye drops by myself which was really cool.

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Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

Top Rated Provider Volunteer Abroad 2025
Innovative Volunteer Abroad Program
GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Intern Abroad Program
Top Rated Provider 2023 - Notable Mention
Innovation in Sustainability Finalist 2022
Innovation in Sustainability 2021 Finalist
Innovative New Program Volunteer Abroad 2020 Finalist
2019 Notable Mentions
GoAbroad Innovative New Program - Volunteer Abroad
GoAbroad Top Rated Organization 2017 (Notable Mention)
Global Youth Travel Awards 2018
GoAbroad Top Volunteer Abroad Organization 2018
World Youth Student & Educational Travel Confederation

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