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Wildlife Reserve Assistant in South Africa
Work at a wildlife reserve in South Africa and contribute towards the protection and conservation of the 'Big 5'. Although a safari is a dream for many people, it becomes a reality for our volunteers who go on daily game drives to analyze and monitor the movement patterns of various animals, including lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffalos, and much more. We live in an age when the destruc...
Work at a wildlife reserve in South Africa and contribute towards the protection and conservation of the 'Big 5'. Although a safari is a dream for many people, it becomes a reality for our volunteers who go on daily game drives to analyze and monitor the movement patterns of various animals, including lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffalos, and much more. We live in an age when the destruction of natural environments is happening at an alarming rate, thus making protected areas crucial in ensuring the preservation of these majestic animals. Their population is being decimated worldwide, so every pair of hands available helps greatly toward doing our part in ensuring their survival.
Program Highlights
Play a crucial role in assisting the important work of protected wildlife reserves.
Gain relevant experience in the wildlife sector and at the home of the safari.
Raise awareness of current environmental issues surrounding natural wildlife.
Build your professional and personal network.
Explore the rest of the safari superpower, South Africa.
Quick Details
- Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Wildlife
- All Nationalities
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Bonding with the Wild - Wildlife Project Namibia
by: SallyProgram: Wildlife Reserve Assistant in South AfricaTravel preparation I have always been interested in Namibia, the country, the people and the animals. That was the reason why I started looking for a project after my A-levels where these aspects could be combined and I found the Gobabis Wildlife Project. I was thrilled by the staff who helped one through the trip preparation and who were there to help with any question or ambiguity. Time passed quickly and before I realized it, I was ready to go! Transfer to the Volunteer Village An employee of my project picked me and 9 other volunteers up from our respective accommodation in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia and brought us to Gobabis in minibuses. There we were welcomed by the Village Mum and taken to our respective accommodations. Accommodation and food We slept in wooden huts, each consisting of one room with four beds. The sliding doors on the two sides of the hut serve as air conditioners, which provide a pleasant draught especially in the evening, after a long hot day (don't worry, mosquitoes stay outside because of the firmly attached nets). The food is generally varied and good, but there were always problems with the amount, because the number of volunteers varies weekly and so the amount always had to be adjusted. Team & Volunteers on site The new volunteers are welcomed every Friday after dinner with singing and a round of introductions of all volunteers and coordinators. It takes a few days to get to know the others better, but if you are open and interested, you will soon belong to a big family. After the work is done, it is very nice to have people with whom you can sit around the campfire in the evening and tell each other about the experiences of the day. I would never have thought how close you get after only 4 weeks and I am glad to have made new friends with many volunteers. There are Lapa Nights every Wednesday, with good food and lots of music to say goodbye to those who are leaving the next day. The animals in the project Working and being with the people is not the only highlight, because so are the animals. No matter if it is walking or cuddling with baby baboons, vervets, chitaahs, caracals, or feeding the adult lions, leopards, cheetahs and wild dogs, everyone who gets involved gets his money's worth. With some of these animals one has also the possibility to stay overnight with a sleeping bag, which can be a super experience. It should be noted that handling meat is part of everyday life, as these wild animals are mostly carnivores. I was thrilled to see how much care is taken of the animals and what a great concern it is to make their lives as comfortable as possible. Of course, the whole thing is connected with physical work, because you have to clean the enclosures every day and also farm work is on the agenda in the heat. Conclusion about my volunteer work in Namibia In the end, it is important to get involved in the project and to face challenges, because then the whole thing becomes a unique experience that you will never forget.
Program Details
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Locations
- Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Wildlife
Availability
Years Offered: 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
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Disciplinary Clearance Form
- Resume
- Other
- Online Application
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