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Endangered Wildlife Monitoring and Conservation

by: Volunteer International Adventures

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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

Locations:
  • KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Starts At: $600-900
Availability
Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Wildlife
Types:
  • Animals
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Oct 16, 2025

Program Details

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Locations

  • KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Wildlife
  • Types
  • Animals

Availability

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Gap Year Timing:
  • 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

$600-900

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

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Other
    • Online Application

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