Rhino, Elephant and Big Cat Research and Conservation

Kaya has helped thousands of participants volunteer in Africa and has had nothing but great reviews! If you follow the guidelines and instructions set by your project leader, there is no need to worry about your safety when you’re out and about on this project. For any general safety concerns, consult Kaya’s safety blog for peace of mind!

You will be volunteering alongside professionals and likeminded volunteers to help protect endangered species such as elephants, rhinos, big cats, and buffalo in the Kruger area. Your conservation efforts can go a long way, just by lending a helping hand and researching, inspiring education, and contributing to habitat maintenance.

To volunteer on this project, you must, above all, have a genuine love and concern for the animals and environment they live in. The project requires some physical strength, so volunteers should be reasonably fit and, of course, motivated! Knowledge of African wildlife is advantageous, but not required, and any research skills would be highly valued.

Absolutely! The game reserves that Kaya works with are fully committed to protecting and conserving the species within the park! Tagging of the animals is done with the sole purpose of monitoring and recording data that is critical for their survival.

During the day, you can relax by the pool or take an excursion to nearby towns or on an adventure tour. At night, enjoy the abundance of stars in the night sky and listen to the wildlife around you. There is nothing quite like sitting around a fire with friends talking about your day or listening to music.