Animal Welfare Volunteering in Kruger Park, South Africa

Go off the beaten track and make an impact with this one-of-a-kind Wildlife Conservation project in South Africa. This fully-hosted volunteer program is provided by International Volunteer HQ - the world's leading volunteer travel organization, trusted by more than 124,000 volunteer travelers. Based on one of Africa’s largest game reserves, Kruger National Park, volunteers on the Wildlife Conservation program get to live amongst the African ‘Big 5’ animals and help protect their natural habitat for periods ranging from 2 to 12 weeks. Your fully hosted includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 in-country support. You’ll be accommodated in a volunteer Your fully hosted program starts from only $975 for 2 weeks, which includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. You’ll be accommodated in a beachside bungalow or a forest camp with like-minded volunteers while being immersed in the local culture and community. Thanks to IVHQ's affordable fees, flexible booking and free changes, you can register for your volunteer program in South Africa with confidence.

Travel to South Africa and make a positive impact in the country with the top volunteer organization, African Impact. Participate in a life-changing journey in a country consistently rated as one of the best travel destinations in the world. We specialize in award-winning volunteer programs that collaborate with a broad range of charitable projects throughout the country. You could be researching Africa's Big 5 in the Greater Kruger, improving skills in wildlife photography, or doing a veterinary internship. Through African Impact's programs in South Africa, balance volunteer work with various experiences such as safaris in the world-famous Kruger National Park, shark cage dives, or a drive through the world-renowned Garden Route.

Embark on a VolunTour with like-minded individuals and experience the excitement, and comfort, of Africa. Observe and collect data on Africa's Big 5- the African lion, rhinoceros, leopard, Cape buffalo and African elephant. Kick off your two weeks with a tour of historical Johannesburg before the transfer to the game reserve. Volunteer for wildlife conservation and enjoy trips and tours, including a visit to Blyde River Canyon. There is free time for VolunTourists to go on their own excursions such as horseback riding, cultural tours and more!

Take part in this volunteering program abroad, and work on an amazing research and conservation project in a private game reserve in the Greater Kruger area. Home to more than just the Big 5, the reserve also has more than 400 species of birds. The project aims to share data with conservation groups and authorities to protect species and natural habitats as well as to educate communities about human impact on wildlife. As a volunteer on the Big 5 Game Reserve, you’ll actively participate in research on wildlife populations and habitat maintenance. To join this project, you need: - Genuine love and concern for animals and the environment - Reasonable level of fitness due to the physical nature of the work - Enthusiasm, openness, flexibility, and cooperation - Awareness of research skills, knowledge, and experience in African wildlife (helpful, but not necessary) If you’re a student and wish to earn credit, speak to a Kaya Placement Advisor. Please bring a laptop to help with data and project activities.

Explore the dream destinations of South Africa, France, and Thailand on a comprehensive 6-month journey. Experience an exceptional blend of cultural immersion, wildlife conservation, and community involvement. You'll start your journey by contributing to wildlife conservation in South Africa amidst the Big 5 conservation area. Next, you'll hop on to France where you will immerse yourself in French culture and language during an unforgettable summer in Loire Valley, studying at one of the country's oldest universities. Finally, venture to your third country - Thailand - where you will volunteer as an English teacher in the scenic Hua Hin island. The entire experience offers invaluable cultural insights, skill development, and lifelong memories; igniting passions for social and environmental causes as you embark on a journey toward becoming a dedicated global citizen effecting positive change.

A Raleigh South Africa Expedition is your chance for Adventure. In the stunning Kruger region, you have the chance to take action on some of the world's most pertinent issues through immersive Community projects, and impactful Environmental work. Through our life-changing Adventure Leadership Trek you will develop skills and experiences that will last a lifetime. What are you waiting for? The Greater Kruger area is located between Mozambique, Eswatini, and the world-famous Kruger National Park itself. In comparison to Cape Town, this area encapsulates Africa at its heart, not to mention boasting year-round sunshine. It is a wildlife haven with natural beauty unlike anywhere else in the world. You'll most likely spot plenty of wildlife while you're on our environmental project and trek. You'll be with experienced guides if you're in areas with any of the big 5. Whether you are taking a gap year or want to do something meaningful in your summer, join young volunteers from across the world and a community of thousands of Raleigh Alumni.

Volunteer at one of the most exciting destinations in Africa! The Greater Kruger National Park is a protected landscape that hosts a mega population of over 2000 lions and the largest and most important population of rhinos in Africa. Conserving Africa’s carnivores and mega-herbivores requires a lot of space, and the Kruger has joined with national parks in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and several private reserves to form the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area—the third largest protected area in Africa, managed by the Peace Parks Foundation. You will directly help support large and diverse ecosystem conservation. There’s also a lot of diversity in your activities! In the morning, you may assist an expert team in ecological monitoring and tracking animals on foot. And, when the sun goes down, you could journey on a night drive to spot lions. You will record animal behavior, passing on information to the anti-poaching unit, and go behind the scenes at an animal rehabilitation center. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain knowledge from conservation specialists while exploring a beautiful and vast African wilderness.

Volunteer as a Wildlife Caretaker at a sanctuary that provides lifelong refuge to rescued indigenous and exotic wild cats, as well as a variety of other animals. This hands-on program offers a unique opportunity to care for animals that can’t return to the wild due to past trauma or captivity. Get to know the animals' unique personalities and stories while working alongside a passionate team dedicated to their wellbeing. As a volunteer, you’ll gain access to restricted areas where some animals—typically off-limits to the public—live in peace and safety. You’ll help care for: ● Big cats like lions, leopards, tigers, cheetahs, and pumas ● Smaller wild cats including servals, caracals, bobcats, ocelots, and more ● Birds such as owls, hawks, vultures, cranes, and emus ● Other species like baboons, wolves, ferrets, honey badgers, crocodiles, meerkats, and monkeys This experience is both rewarding and impactful, offering a deeper understanding of animal care and wildlife conservation. Visit our website and get involved!