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Endangered Wildlife Monitoring and Conservation
Volunteer with us and be part of a team of dedicated conservationists, researchers, and wildlife experts working on five wildlife reserves. Support efforts in monitoring and tracking endangered and priority species, focusing on African wild dogs, cheetahs, rhinos, elephants, leopards, lions, and vultures. Wildlife reserves are rotated every two weeks, depending on how long you volunteer and how many reserves you will be volunteering in. This exciting project—a truly unforgettable experience—doesn't need previous experience, as all volunteers undergo training and receive supervision in their research, monitoring, and tracking duties. However, you must have a real love of the African bush and the fascinating animals inhabiting it, as well as the awareness you're far from the fast pace of the city. Each reserve has a different focus in terms of the work done. While the project plans and follows basic schedules, the nature of the work done dictates that the animals and their environment are our top priority. Therefore, our schedules, may at times, have to be altered due to unforeseen circumstances or incidents within this wild and dynamic environment.
Volunteer with us and be part of a team of dedicated conservationists, researchers, and wildlife experts working on five wildlife reserves. Support efforts in monitoring and tracking endangered and priority species, focusing on African wild dogs, cheetahs, rhinos, elephants, leopards, lions, and vultures. Wildlife reserves are rotated every two weeks, depending on how long you volunteer and how many reserves you will be volunteering in. This exciting project—a truly unforgettable experience—doesn't need previous experience, as all volunteers undergo training and receive supervision in their research, monitoring, and tracking duties. However, you must have a real love of the African bush and the fascinating animals inhabiting it, as well as the awareness you're far from the fast pace of the city. Each reserve has a different focus in terms of the work done. While the project plans and follows basic schedules, the nature of the work done dictates that the animals and their environment are our top priority. Therefore, our schedules, may at times, have to be altered due to unforeseen circumstances or incidents within this wild and dynamic environment.
Program Highlights
Track and locate priority species in the wild daily, seated on an open 4×4 vehicle and using radio telemetry equipment.
Map wildlife sightings using GPS equipment, which you will be taught to use.
Photograph and create identity kits for recently reintroduced relocated animals.
Set up camera traps periodically at watering holes and game trails.
Work on multiple reserves depending on the length of your stay—e.g one reserve for a 2-week stay and rotating reserves for additional 2 weeks.
Quick Details
- KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Wildlife
- Animals
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Wildlife
- Types
- Animals
Availability
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- During College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- After College
Age Requirement
18+
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
- In-Country Transportation To & From Project
- Some Equipment
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
- Training
- Emergency Support
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Other
- Online Application
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