African Conservation Experience: Project List - Gap Year or Career Break in Africa - Work with the Wildlife - Volunteer in Africa

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Conservation Placements In Southern Africa

  • Tuli Conservation ProjectIn the Tuli Block of Botswana volunteers work alongside experienced rangers to establish a baseline ecology study of the wildlife in this vast and unfenced trans frontier region.
  • Zingela Predator Conservation ProjectAt Zingela, you can study some of Africa's most elusive and persecuted predators, focussing on cheetah conservation, leopard and brown hyena studies.
  • Phinda Wildlife Research ProjectAs a 'Big 5' safari reserve, Phinda offers superb wildlife viewing while you conduct field research on the populations of lions, leopards and elephants, amongst other species.
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation CentreVolunteering at the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in South Africa gives you hands on experience in animal care, rehabilitation and hand rearing of wildlife. Join an experienced and dedicated team caring for injured and poisoned wildlife.
  • Khulula Wild Care
  • Game Capture TeamJoining the Game Capture Team lets you participate in the exciting work of capturing and relocating many wildlife species, including rhinos, buffalo, giraffe and large herds of antelope - this is hands-on and adrenaline fuelled work!
  • Hanchi Conservation ProjectWhile volunteering at Hanchi, you assist in the management of a 9,000 hectare reserve from horseback, which operates a breeding programme for rare antelopes as well as a cheetah sanctuary and predator study.
  • Shimongwe Wildlife Veterinary ExperienceThe Wildlife Veterinary Experience gives you the opportunity to work alongside experienced wildlife vets in South Africa, accompanying them on all wildlife cases and learning first hand and up close about this exciting work.
  • Nholwasi Community ProjectAn immensely rewarding experience, working with local children to promote sustainable and long term conservation, enrich their lives and work with the children of the future.
  • The Dolphin and Whale Research CentreAt the Dolphin and Whale Research Centre you assist renowned marine scientists studying the populations of humpback and bottlenose dolphins, byrde whales, humpback whales, and southern right whales, along South Africa’s coast.
  • Mauritius Dolphin Conservation ProjectAs a volunteer at the Mauritius Dolphin Conservation Project you assist with monitoring and controlling the impact of eco tourism on the local populations of spinner dolphins, melon headed dolphins and bottle nosed dolphins.
  • Tutuka Family Conservation ProjectWork with your family to bring your children's learning to life. Contribute to the conservation research of a Big 5 reserve and join our local community project.
  • Game Ranger Guide CourseThe Game Ranger Guide Course gives you a thorough introduction to the wildlife and habitats of South Africa and Botswana.
  • Wildlife Tracking CourseLearn advanced tracking skills and interpret animal behaviour while following wildlife through the wilderness of Botswana’s Tuli Block. This is a tough and adventurous experience.

The Reserves we work with are spread throughout Southern Africa including South Africa, and Botswana. Covering hundreds of thousands of hectares and teeming with large game including the “Big 5” (elephant, buffalo, lion, rhino, leopard), as well as small mammals, reptiles and insects. By working on projects such as studying Leopards and Elephants or carrying out Wildlife Rehabilitation work, you will make a real difference to some of the world’s most vibrant but vulnerable wildlife and environments. Gain a deeper understanding of African ecology, meet like-minded people and develop fresh skills – all while making a valuable contribution to conservation and getting up close to a huge diversity of African wildlife.  

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Conservation Management on the reserves includes working alongside indigenous people with their local cultures, educating them and learning from them, all in the interests of nature and the success of the environment. Click on the project links on the right to read about each one!

How does your trip make a difference?

  • You will be making a valuable contribution to conservation
  • You will be providing physical resources to the project
  • You will be financially supporting the project, allowing it to exist!
  • You will be helping to provide jobs for local people

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How do you benefit?

  • Learn about African wildlife and conservation
  • Gain experience in field research and in working with wildlife
  • Increase your confidence and people skills
  • Meet great new friends
  • Take a break from work or study and gain a fresh perspective on the world
  • Learn about a different culture
  • Challenge yourself! 

 

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