Zululand conservation project
Watch the video and never look back. This 2 - 12 week volunteer project is a must for anyone interested in observing and helping animals in South Africa.
Track, monitor and observe wildlife by 4x4 Get out into the wilderness at sunrise and sunset Use radio telemetry equipment Camp in the wild and take supper under the stars No more than five volunteers per reserve Pass on vital data to international wildlife conservation groups, including: WWF, the Black Rhino Range Expansion Project, Wildlands Conservation Trust, the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and the KZN Wild Dog Management Group
Price
£1395To£5395 excluding flights
More info
The price is dependent on stay, starting at £1395 for 2 weeks up to £5395 for 12 weeks.
Description of Zululand conservation project
Price information
£1395To£5395 excluding flights
The price is dependent on stay, starting at £1395 for 2 weeks up to £5395 for 12 weeks.
Check dates
2026: 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec
2027: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec
2027: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec
Travel guides
An immensely beneficial endeavour, and not only for the communities and wildlife in need.
Perfect for South Africa second-timers or for travelers who prefer something a little wilder.
Vacation information
Indigenous communities:
On this trip the Zulu community benefits from the creation of new employment opportunities. The Zulu Conservation Project is run by Zulus, creating vital employment opportunities and it aids in the preservation of the lands and biodiversity where they reside.
Reviews
1 Reviews of Zululand conservation project
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2022 by Lynn Kraus
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Incredible volunteering assisting wildlife monitors and scientists at S African game. Schedule was rigorous and we weren't just tourists. Because we were not the road at all times, wildlife viewing was great and rewarding.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
This vacation is a commitment to do whatever is necessary to monitor and help wildlife. That is what everyone there is into. Monitoring includes going out int back of a pickup truck at 4:00 for hours (as long as it takes) and doing the same at 16:00 everyday in hot and cold. The casual safari goer might find it too much. Lodging is comfortable and food is what you make yourself. No frills but totally good.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely helped conservation of endangered species and since the park employs and is run by Zulus, the park helps local community. We saw tours to local school kids about wildlife. The kids were wide eyed and excited first seeing giraffes etc.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Great perfect for serious wildlife viewing. Great for us.
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your vacation to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
Wildlife monitoring is an essential part of keeping track of animal movement patterns, habitat utilization, and population demographics. More importantly, it provides early identification of snaring and poaching incidents involving endangered wildlife species. This valuable information, which volunteers are essential in helping to gather, has numerous management applications such as planning successful introduction and removal strategies for endangered and priority species.The Zululand Wildlife Conservation project undertakes vital monitoring of endangered species in collaboration with local conservation authorities and NGO’s, including Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority, the WWF, Wildlands Conservation Trust, the Endangered Wildlife Trust, the Black Rhino Range Expansion Project and the KZN Wild Dog Management Group.
The project's staff are highly qualified, focused and dedicated, working tirelessly to ensure the protection of endangered species. This project is unique in that it actively advances conservation by initiating, implementing and managing monitoring projects on reserves which do not have existing monitoring programs in place, in addition to taking over existing monitoring projects on reserves that can no longer fund or manage them.
People
This project strives to adhere to the strict Responsible Travel policy and has been developed so that it benefits locals and has the community’s needs at heart. Understanding and respecting the host community is paramount to the success of any project, as long term commitment, support and the adoption of sound environmental, economic and social practices is the best way to create a sustainable future for all. This project employs many local people as another way of supporting its host community.Volunteers should be aware that some organisations operate the fulfil the needs of people wishing to take part in projects such as these which causes an influx of volunteers in some areas which can be detrimental to the host community. We can guarantee that all volunteers taking part on this project will be operating and working responsibly.
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