3 independent reviews for South Africa wildlife volunteering vacation
Reviews for South Africa wildlife volunteering vacation
Caroline Mancioppi review 11 Apr 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Being able to see so many different animals during the multiple game drives: elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, hippos, zebras, buffalos. It was truly amazing!2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
I would recommend travelers to take part to as many activities as possible to really enjoy the experience of being in a game reserve to the maximum!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes it did. Even though it is a small contribution (as stayed only 2 weeks and there is a lot to do in general to maintain a game reserve) it does make an impact, whether it is planting plants for animals or visiting a school from a local community all different activities are important etc...4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
It was a perfect vacation! It completely matched my expectations. Being outdoors, contemplating animals in the wild, doing manual activities, learning about the local life.Kirstin Runcie review 24 Mar 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Of course being able to see some of South Africa's amazing animals which was the reason for the travel. However there were many aspects, from the independence of traveling alone, experiencing a completely different country and for sure meeting all the amazing people at the reserve.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
The experience will be gone before you know it, the more effort you put into the trip the more rewarding you feel when its time to go home. However you must put your health first, you know yourself that if your body is tired then you must rest. Also keep hydrated!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I did, however I would like to have come back home and been able to say I made more of an impact than what I actual do. We were reminded that progress cant always be seen after one day however over collective days and numbers of volunteers.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
5 I couldn't of had a better time. I truly had the time of my life, I felt at home, happy and really didn't want to go home. It seems crazy now to think its all over but this whole experience couldn't have been much better. Best decision of my life.Mark Milligan review 19 Nov 2015
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
There were plenty of opportunities to view and get close to the wildlife on the reserve. The game rangers were very knowledgeable and I came away having learnt a huge amount.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Get stuck in! You get out more than what you put in.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, the volunteers go on weekly trips to a local school to provide a hot meal to the children, as well as playing games with them. Work on the reserve counters erosion and also provides for the removal of alien vegetation.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A fabulous experience and I would be keen to return.Holiday Reviews
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