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Volunteer with Elephants in South Africa
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These big, gentle giants are loved worldwide for their magnificent stature and playful personalities. This programme allows volunteers to really get to know elephants and contribute to their welfare. Volunteers are critical for this programme, becoming part of a team who dedicate their time to understanding these animals better and to researching and monitoring their well being. As the first el...
These big, gentle giants are loved worldwide for their magnificent stature and playful personalities. This programme allows volunteers to really get to know elephants and contribute to their welfare. Volunteers are critical for this programme, becoming part of a team who dedicate their time to understanding these animals better and to researching and monitoring their well being. As the first elephant research center in the world to focus solely on the welfare of these gentle giants, this truly is an exciting place to volunteer. Each day, you will be out and about in the park monitoring the elephant's behavior, as well as helping with data inputting, growing elephant food, and creating enrichments. Volunteers live right in the heart of the park, in a shared accommodation. There is a l...
Program Highlights
Take part in sunrise walks, watching the elephants roam freely.
Be part of an exciting conservation programme.
Stay one month or more and spend your final night sleeping with the elephants in a five-star lodge.
Get to know the elephant guides and their families who'll welcome you into local life in South Africa.
Enjoy fantastic opportunities in your free time - visiting famous beaches, surfing, whale watching, and enjoying great beer and food.
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Quick Details
- Rural Areas, South Africa
- 2-4 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 1-2 Weeks
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Environment
- Veterinary Science
- Wildlife
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- South African
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Total Reviews
The most wonderful people in the world
by: Jeanette AnslowProgram: Volunteer with Elephants in South AfricaHi I had the most amazing time what a beautiful place and the elephants Wow was so taken back with the unit, the most wonderful people in the world so helpful and made me feel so welcome learning so much about what they do for elephants and all the information they help other sites who save elephants. I will definitely be returning there in the future.
The most wonderful people in the world
by: Jeanette AnslowProgram: Volunteer with Elephants in South AfricaThis is a big thank you for introducing me to this project, I had the best time in my life what a beautiful place it is and the girls was so amazing and helpful to me and the elephants wow stunning they are. So again thank you so much! Was so taken back most wonderful people in the world so helpful and made me feel so welcome learning so much about what they do for elephants. I will definitely be returning there in the future.
I would definitely come back for a longer period.
by: Arjan PietProgram: Volunteer with Elephants in South AfricaI took my son, who needed support for his epilepsy and learning difficulties to the Private Game reserve near Port Elizabeth, South Africa as part of his residential for his DOE Gold. We had a fantastic time with many great activities in the reserve and the local school. We met many young volunteers from around the world. Kate was very helpful and arranged some separate accommodation for us and the staff and management were very welcoming. I would definitely come back for a longer period
Program Details
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Locations
- Rural Areas, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Ecology
- Causes
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
Cost per week
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Online Application
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