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Phinda Wildlife Research Project
Phinda is one of the success stories of large mammal reintroduction. Volunteers at Phinda become research assistants, and are actively involved in studying the wonderful biodiversity of this stunning game reserve.
Tambotie Wildlife Care Centre
Vast stretches of bushveld lie to the north of the metropolitan areas of Johannesburg and Pretoria and the ancient buttresses of the Waterberg Mountains escarpment. The centre is situated within this area on a large game reserve with populations of zebra, buffalo, giraffe and wildebeest to name but a few
African Conservation Experience - Game Capture Team
Game Capture is a specialised part of reserve and wildlife management in South Africa. Volunteers can join the capture and relocation of species such as buffalo, rhino, giraffe and antelopes.
The African Buffalo
The African buffalo is a very robust species. It is up to 1.7 metres high, 3.4 meters long. While not particularly demanding with regard to habitat, they require water daily and therefore depend on perennial sources of water.
Vet attends a buffalo call out
Of the four vets we work with, three of them operate 100% in the field. Volunteers often help out with the testing of disease free buffalo.
TB Testing Buffalo
All buffalo go through a quarantine period before being sold to another reserve. ACE volunteers get to see the buffalo bulls darted, and help the vet test for Tuberculosis (TB).
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