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Big 5 Conservation in South Africa
by: Pod Volunteer
Participate in an innovative hybrid of conservation and community volunteering program, allowing you to get behind the scenes of wildlife conservation in South Africa. Make a lasting difference by assisting in and around a stunning 11,000-hectare Big 5 reserve. It is home to a spectacular variety of wildlife including elephants, lions, cheetahs, rhinos, hippos, buffalo, giraffes, lynx, hyenas, war...
Participate in an innovative hybrid of conservation and community volunteering program, allowing you to get behind the scenes of wildlife conservation in South Africa. Make a lasting difference by assisting in and around a stunning 11,000-hectare Big 5 reserve. It is home to a spectacular variety of wildlife including elephants, lions, cheetahs, rhinos, hippos, buffalo, giraffes, lynx, hyenas, warthogs, zebras, aardvarks, honey badgers, porcupines, and much more! Your time is split evenly between wildlife conservation and community work, contributing to many activities. Wildlife Conservation Endangered and priority species tracking and monitoring Predator and prey behavior monitoring Elephant research Bird research and surveys Camera traps Removal of alien invasive plant s...
Program Highlights
Witness African wildlife—you can’t beat sightings of the Big 5 on your commute to work!
Undergo Bush Craft training and learn research and conservation techniques as well as survival skills.
Learn from guides who are extremely knowledgeable about the reserve and its wildlife.
Stay in a location that is ideal for exploring South Africa before or after your placement.
Work with a group of like-minded people that you'll make lifelong friendships with!
Quick Details
- Gauteng Province, South Africa
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Alternative Spring Break
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Environment
- Wildlife
- All Nationalities
Recognitions
Program Details
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Locations
- Gauteng Province, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Conservation
- Eco-Tourism
- Environment
Availability
Years Offered: 2019,2020,Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
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