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Endangered Species Conservation in South Africa
Volunteer in South Africa and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Unlike other programs, your experience is based on actual conservation work. You are expected to participate in activities ranging from perimeter patrols and reserve maintenance to game counts, wildlife relocations, and more. Along with other participants, you stay in luxury shared accommodation with all the amenities you might ...
Volunteer in South Africa and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Unlike other programs, your experience is based on actual conservation work. You are expected to participate in activities ranging from perimeter patrols and reserve maintenance to game counts, wildlife relocations, and more. Along with other participants, you stay in luxury shared accommodation with all the amenities you might need. The program takes place on a proclaimed private nature reserve close to the bushveld town of Thabazimbi. Various plains game, including giraffe and zebra, call the reserve home. Though dangerous game isn’t present, you can spot a healthy predator population, including leopards and spotted and brown hyenas. Spend at least two weeks on the reserve, with the option of extending for up to si...
Program Highlights
Make an impact by participating in broad-based conservation activities, focusing on protecting an entire area and not just some species!
Have the opportunity to assist a wildlife veterinarian when working with dangerous game.
Get the assurance that you receive the attention you deserve, thanks to a small groups of up to 8 volunteers accepted at a time.
Take a minimum of 2 certified short courses (wildlife and conservation subjects), which are included in all our projects and free of charge.
Join one free activity per week (terms and conditions apply).
Quick Details
- Limpopo, South Africa
- 2-4 Weeks
- Agriculture
- Animal Welfare
- Biological Research
- Conservation
- Environment
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A once in a lifetime experience
by: Huda Maarouf - GermanyProgram: Endangered Species Conservation in South AfricaHi, my name is Huda. I'm 18 years old and at the moment I'm taking a gap year between school and university. Africa has always been one of my dream destinations and I am very grateful to Ngala Wilderness for making this trip a perfect experience. For me volunteering was absolutely the right decision, because as a volunteer you are a part of the every day life and can experience life as a local. Every day was very different, teached us something new and of course Fabio and Christian did their be...
Once in a lifetime experience!
by: Paul Halishc - GermanyProgram: Endangered Species Conservation in South AfricaIt's not easy to sum up what I experienced here, but it was the most rewarding and awesome experience ever! Before coming to South Africa I could only dream of experience Africa's notorious Big 5. We where really well taken care of and the food was just fantastic.
Breathing nature, breathing adventure
by: Sarah Elzenary - GermanyProgram: Endangered Species Conservation in South AfricaWhen looking back at our wonderful time in South Africa with Fabios and Christians volunteer program, I feel a very special kind of happiness that I have never felt before. Not only did we learn a lot about flora and fauna, while staying in beautiful nature lodges, we were also very fortunate to experience a very different daily life in comparison to our ordinary life’s back in Germany. Everyday was a surprise of itself, full of captivating nature and a brisk atmosphere. Our day always star...
Program Details
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Locations
- Limpopo, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Agriculture
- Animal Welfare
- Biological Research
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
- Disciplinary Clearance Form
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