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Endangered Wildlife Monitoring and Conservation

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$600-900Program Costs
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Program Overview

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.

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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.

What's Included

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

Program Details

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Locations

  • KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Other
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • During College
  • Career Break / Mid-Career
  • After College

Starts At

$600-900

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