Volunteering in South Africa: Protecting Endangered Wildlife
by Natucate
Program Overview
This volunteer project involves wilderness conservation and the protection of endangered wildlife such as wild dogs, lions, cheetahs, rhinos, elephants, and leopards.
Accompanied by your international volunteer team and an experienced supervisor, you will set off before sunrise on the back of an open off-road vehicle to search for wild animals using gadgets like tracking collars. You will learn h...
This volunteer project involves wilderness conservation and the protection of endangered wildlife such as wild dogs, lions, cheetahs, rhinos, elephants, and leopards.
Accompanied by your international volunteer team and an experienced supervisor, you will set off before sunrise on the back of an open off-road vehicle to search for wild animals using gadgets like tracking collars. You will learn how to monitor these gadgets, allowing you to work more independently. Once the animals have been located, the sighting itself, the behavior, and the food patterns will be recorded and documented for research purposes.
After lunchtime and a short break, you’ll return for a second trip into the bush. One day per week is reserved exclusively for data entry and analysis in the camp. You may also be ...
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- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Conservation
- Wildlife
Updated May 22, 2026
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Locations
- KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Written Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
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