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Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Award-winning, Fair Trade certified wildlife conservation!
Volunteer with monkeys in South Africa
Help re-habilitate orphaned monkeys in beautiful rural South Africa
Wildlife photography & conservation volunteering in south Africa
Enjoy amazing wildlife photography while giving back!
Family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
Hands-on family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
Horse rehabilitation project in South Africa
Work hands on with horses on the South African coast
Volunteer with children & animals in South Africa
Volunteer with children and wild animals in South Africa.
South Africa endangered wildlife conservation
Assist with protecting endangered species in South Africa
Volunteer with elephants in South Africa
Volunteer with elephants on the stunning Garden Route
Volunteering with Elephants in South Africa
Study and care for elephants in South Africa
The great white shark conservation project in South Africa
Encounter iconic Great White Sharks in South Africa!
Teaching assistant volunteering in South Africa
Help disadvantaged kids to learn English in South Africa
Shark conservation in South Africa
Conserve sharks, whales and penguins in South Africa
Wildlife orphanage volunteering in South Africa
Care for orphaned animals in stunning South Africa!
Sports coaching in South Africa
Coach your favourite sport & inspire disadvantaged children
Wildlife conservation safari in South Africa
Join wildlife conservation experts in the field
South Africa wildlife volunteering vacation
Conservation & animal care in a South African Big 5 Reserve
Big cat conservation safari, South Africa
Safari with purpose to support South Africa's lions
Zululand conservation project
Preserve iconic wildlife in the breathtaking South Africa!
South Africa game ranger course
Get your game ranger qualification working with wildlife
South Africa marine conservation diving vacation
Learn to dive and contribute to research in Sodwana Bay
Over 40s volunteering with elephants, South Africa
Over-40s group volunteer with elephants adventure in Africa
Family conservation project in South Africa
Exciting family volunteering with the Big 5
South Africa volunteering with the big five
Take part in the conservation of Africa's wildlife.
Volunteer with elephants in South Africa, 1 week
Care for rescued elephants on the stunning Garden Route
Volunteer at a lion sanctuary in South Africa
Work with rescued big cats in Africa's largest sanctuary
Wildlife photography and conservation in South Africa
Photography and conservation on a Big 5 game reserve
Veterinary internship in Chintsa, South Africa
Hands-on veterinary experience in game reserves and farms
Wildlife conservation in South Africa
Protect wildlife in a stunning coastal reserve
Photography volunteer program in Cape Town
Make an impact through photography!
Veterinary internship in South Africa
Veterinary experience in South Africa
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Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Award-winning, Fair Trade certified wildlife conservation!
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SOUTH AFRICA TIPS FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS


“At less busy times of the year you get some afternoons off and more excursions, but during my time (baby season) we worked hard seven days a week. The upside is you get adorable babies to look after. If I could go back in time and choose to do it again I definitely would, but I am glad that I booked only three weeks as keeping up that intensity for longer would be difficult.” – Sarah Dakin, volunteering at a monkey rehabilitation center
“No popping down the shop, so take all the stuff you might need. Take a mosquito net if you're going in summer. Buy a South African SIM for your phone. The mobile signal is more reliable than the wifi. Binoculars are essential and a fairly decent digital camera with a good zoom. You'll be expected to take your turn at cooking, so jot down some basic recipes if you aren't good at improvising. The kitchens are pretty well stocked. Finally, you don't have to be young! Most of the promo material features young people but I'm rather too close to 70 for comfort and no-one for a second made me feel out of place or any less valued than the younger people volunteering.”.” – Sue Shearman, volunteering on endangered wildlife conservation projects in KwaZulu-Natal


“You will spend your time with knowledgeable and highly experienced people who will be happy to share their experiences and let you experience things you would never be able to do on a standard safari vacation. I really feel that two weeks is not enough and to get the full benefit you need to stay at least a month, possibly up to two or three. However, if you are just looking for a cheaper safari vacation, or something to just fill time during a gap year, this may not meet your expectations as you will also have to do work. Take part in all the activities which often means getting up early and don't expect too much luxury, although everything provided is more than adequate.”- Michael Dantas, volunteering on endangered wildlife conservation projects in KwaZulu-Natal
“The longer you do this the more you will get out of it. If you can visit more than one reserve then do – they make for a fab contrast and you will have a more diverse experience. It is worth bearing in mind when you go that the wildlife is not delivered on a platter, like on some safaris… if you immerse yourself in the projects and take an interest in all the flora and fauna you will start to understand the biodiversity and how everything needs to work in harmony together. Definitely don’t forget to take some good binoculars and any nature guide books so you can make the most of what's around you.” - Sophie Tanner, volunteering on endangered wildlife conservation projects in KwaZulu-Natal