7 independent reviews for Family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
Reviews for Family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
Paul Tarvit review 14 Jan 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Keeping the baby baboons entertained and watching them integrate into a new troop.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Bring plenty of old clothes, your own mosquito nets and water tablets.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
CARE uphold the highest standards of ethical treatment of animals4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
An excellent and memorable trip, full of unique experiences that can’t be found on a tourist trip, but not without some hard work and giving up comforts.Tanja Larsen review 21 Mar 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Being together and working with my 2 children - and seeing how thei really liked it.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Book ! Bring old t-shirts and leave the behind, when you return home. Expect long hours, but the time fly. We were glad that we also had a week with vacation in Phalaborwa, so that we also got to see all the other animals ( the big five) i Kryger National Park on different safaries.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We felt that we were helping the monkeys to a better chance of survival. Perfect "hands on" projekt when you are traveling with kids.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Very good and an experience of a life time :-)Julia Macrory review 28 Aug 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Looking after injured monkeys and volunteering with my 10 year old daughter.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be prepared to work really hard - it’s so worth it!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Our volunteering definitely helped the local people who work so hard to rehabilitate injured and orphaned animals.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A fantastic way to introduce my young child to volunteering in a developing country, because the company gave us the support and reassurance needed throughout the whole process.Helen Cook review 12 Aug 2017
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Swimming with the baboons! The people, the monkeys ... an incredible experience made special by Bob, Lynne, Mias and all the volunteers.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Go! Through yourself into the experience, it's hardwork and you get as much out as you put in.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
10 out of 10, if not more ... we'll be going backPagona Roussi review 5 Dec 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Our walks to the river with the baboons. The trip to Kruger Park was also remarkable.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be prepared for fun but also a lot of work. Do not wear glasses, the monkeys love them!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, I did4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Fun, interesting and rewardingLee Jeanes review 12 Apr 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Being hands on with the monkeys and baboons2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Leave plenty of time to change planes in Jo'burg3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Supported conservation4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
I'd rate our vacation as excellent and would recommend to anyoneHoliday Reviews
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