68 Volunteering in Africa vacations found
Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Award-winning, Fair Trade certified wildlife conservation!
From US $1,544 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2021: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
33% discount on all bookings made to join our award-winning wildlife conservation projects in Zululand, during March & April 2020. An impactful & meaningful experience for anyone aged 18-65+ who wish to make a difference for Africa's wildlife
Family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
Hands-on family volunteering with monkeys in South Africa
From £767 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sports coaching volunteering in South Africa
Coach various sports and teach in stunning Knysna
From £1,695 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged subject to South African school term times
Game Reserve conservation in South Africa
Conserve Wildlife in 4 Game Reserves: Exciting and varied!
From £1,895 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Wildlife conservation course in South Africa
Learn species conservation and habitat management in South Africa
From US $3,000 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 9 Mar, 6 Apr, 4 May, 1 Jun, 29 Jun, 27 Jul, 24 Aug, 21 Sep, 19 Oct, 16 Nov
Animal project in South Africa
Animal Welfare in Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre & Hospital
From £1,395 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged at any time throughout the year for up to 12 weeks
Ghana journalism internship
An exciting journalism internship in Accra, Ghana.
From £1,015 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa endangered wildlife conservation
Assist with protecting endangered species in South Africa
From £1,195 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2021: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
We are looking for volunteers to help protect endangered animals in South Africa in the next few months!
Social work experience in South Africa
Work with social workers who resolve family conflict
From £1,695 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
All year round - you choose your start and finish dates!
Volunteer with elephants in South Africa, 1 week
Care for rescued elephants on the stunning Garden Route
From £875 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Tanzania volunteering and safari
Make a difference and experience the Serengeti plains
From £830 to £1,600 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 5 Apr, 1 May, 5 May, 1 Jun, 30 Jun, 30 Jul, 30 Aug
Community volunteering in Tanzania
Have fun helping people help themselves
From £600 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 15 Jul, 15 Aug
Primate internship at a sanctuary in Malawi
Fulfil course requirements with a tailor-made experience!
From £2,235 to £4,350 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Book any one of our five volunteer placements with a friend for up to 4 weeks with Lilongwe Wildlife Trust and each receive 25% off.
Must book, pay in full and arrive prior to the end of March 2020.
Veterinary externship in Malawi
Gain veterinary experience at Africa's top sanctuary
From £1,370 to £4,350 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Book any one of our five volunteer placements with a friend for up to 4 weeks with Lilongwe Wildlife Trust and each receive 25% off.
Must book, pay in full and arrive prior to the end of March 2020.
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Lion rehabilitation volunteering in South Africa
Care for and rehabilitate lions rescued from canned hunting
From £1,475 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be 2 - 12 weeks long can start on the 1st or 3rd Friday of every month, all year round.
Film and photography volunteering in Ghana
Volunteer in the heart of an African community
From £795 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov
2021: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec
2021: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec
There is still time to volunteer with our film and photography team in rural Ghana in the next few months!
Student research placement in Malawi
Conduct your own independent research in beautiful Malawi
From £1,360 to £6,970 4 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Book any one of our five volunteer placements with a friend for up to 4 weeks with Lilongwe Wildlife Trust and each receive 25% off.
Must book, pay in full and arrive prior to the end of March 2020.
Malawi conservation volunteering experience
2-12weeks exploring and researching the Wild Heart of Africa
From £1,370 to £4,350 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Book any one of our five volunteer placements with a friend for up to 4 weeks with Lilongwe Wildlife Trust and each receive 25% off.
Must book, pay in full and arrive prior to the end of March 2020.
Sports coaching in Ghana
Head to Accra and coach your favourite sport to children.
From £745 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Gap year volunteering in Kenya
Unrivalled conservation experience in remote destinations
From £9,475 8 weeks ex flights
Small group travel
Volunteering with Elephants in South Africa
Study and care for elephants in South Africa
From £795 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 24 Feb, 8 Mar, 6 Apr, 19 Apr, 27 Apr, 10 May, 18 May, 31 May, 8 Jun, 21 Jun, 29 Jun, 12 Jul, 20 Jul, 2 Aug, 10 Aug, 23 Aug, 31 Aug, 13 Sep, 21 Sep, 4 Oct, 12 Oct, 25 Oct, 2 Nov, 15 Nov, 23 Nov, 6 Dec, 14 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 4 Jan, 17 Jan, 25 Jan, 7 Feb, 15 Feb, 28 Feb, 8 Mar, 21 Mar, 29 Mar, 11 Apr, 19 Apr, 2 May, 10 May, 23 May, 31 May, 13 Jun, 21 Jun, 4 Jul, 12 Jul, 25 Jul, 2 Aug, 15 Aug, 23 Aug, 5 Sep, 13 Sep ...
2021: 4 Jan, 17 Jan, 25 Jan, 7 Feb, 15 Feb, 28 Feb, 8 Mar, 21 Mar, 29 Mar, 11 Apr, 19 Apr, 2 May, 10 May, 23 May, 31 May, 13 Jun, 21 Jun, 4 Jul, 12 Jul, 25 Jul, 2 Aug, 15 Aug, 23 Aug, 5 Sep, 13 Sep ...
We still have a few spaces to join this project in the next few months, so get in touch soon so that we can help you plan your trip!
Volunteer with elephants in South Africa
Volunteer with elephants on the stunning Garden Route
From £1,365 21 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
Malawi wildlife conservation holiday
.Aid animal conservation at the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre!
From £1,370 to £4,350 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
Dog rescue volunteering in South Africa
Care for dogs in the coastal winelands of Cape Town
From £995 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 15 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 15 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec
Volunteers are needed to provide an essential extra pair of hands in the next few months!
Tanzania volunteering projects
Have fun by helping people help themselves
From £600 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Apr, 5 May, 30 Jun, 30 Jul, 1 Aug, 1 Sep
Family volunteering in Namibia, desert elephants
Family trip to research and conserve desert elephants
From £995 to £1,095 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Apr, 26 Jul, 9 Aug
There is still time to book a family volunteer trip to Namibia and track elephants in the desert!
Rhino and elephant conservation in Zimbabwe
Integrate conservation efforts with the local community
From £740 to £5,920 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec
South Africa volunteering with the big five
Take part in the conservation of Africa's wildlife.
From £635 to £5,778 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Big five conservation in South Africa
Volunteer with the Big Five in South Africa.
From £828 to £4,967 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Wildlife conservation in South Africa
Protect wildlife in a stunning coastal reserve
From £695 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec
2021: 11 Jan
2021: 11 Jan
We still have a few spaces to join this project in the next few months and help the conservation of an incredible wildlife reserve!
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US $1,544
excluding flights
A fantastic opportunity. I enjoyed every minute. (more)Hazel Dykes
Definitely worth doing! The type of work and your experience with the organisation depends a lot on the project you’ll be involved in, so familiarise yourself carefully with the info they provide beforehand to know what to bring (more)Alexandra Bergholm
It was a really interesting experience and I definitely recommend it to anyone who love animals (more)Boris Traverso
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£1,395
excluding flights
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Local benefits?
Overall rating?
Poor. Not much meaningful work. It was not well organized in keeping volunteers busy. There were lots of occasions when we ran out of jobs and were told to wander around and look for things to do. Myself and my grandchildren were extremely disappointed. We had a family meeting and left early. Still a bad taste in our mouth. After staying there I felt that the fee charged was excessive.
John Brown. (more)John Brown
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£545
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Going on a horseback safari and getting only six metres from a wild giraffe!! I also loved being so close with the monkeys in the center
Tips?
You must like dogs as the site is full of them (all friendly of course!!) and not be afraid to get your hands dirty. You will be cleaning up after animals, it's not all
cuddles!!
Local benefits?
It definitely benefited the sanctuary. Whilst I was there, there was only myself as a short term volunteer and four long... (more)Carrie Hogan
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£829
excluding flights
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£845
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I can't name that one and only moment I have to say. The whole experience was memorable. Not only the work but also the people I had the pleasure to meet.
Tips?
I was camping the first time in my life and did some research beforehand. However I did of course made a few mistakes. The next time I would definitely bring a bigger tent and 2 very strong head torches. My tent was ok for 2 weeks but for a longer period it would be to small. A very strong head torch is a... (more)Patricia
From
£709
excluding flights
The highlight was being able to see so many different animals during the multiple game drives: elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, hippos, zebras, buffalos. It was truly amazing!
(more)Caroline Mancioppi
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. (more)Kirstin Runcie
A fabulous experience and I would be keen to return. (more)Mark Milligan
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£1,340
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
My most memorable activity was actually my first where I returned a greeting to a baboon as indicated by the guides, I later had to endure a grooming from one of the baboons. The most exciting part was heading to the Big Daddy sand dune in Sossusvlei. Kind of what I always imagined an adventure to be.
Tips?
Two weeks is not enough, to get the most out of your time at this project you'll need to be there at least a month and then there's the other sites to consider.... (more)Stephen King
From
£600
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Our experience volunteering with the operator was unique and fulfilling. We
had the opportunity to work with Tanzanians in schools and health centers, get to know the local staff and help a little with a building project, all of which were memorable.
Tips?
Be aware that the lodging is not luxurious (cold showers), roads are rough and dusty. Project sites are often far apart, so a good amount of time is spent in the Land Cruiser. The staff was very attentive to our... (more)William Unger
From
£769
excluding flights
The contact with these very social baboons was the most memorable part of our vacation. Sometimes they play like crazy, sometimes they just like to be close and sleep so deeply when you hold them in your arms. (more)Karsten Georges
An amazing experience. Would recommend to anyone who loves animals and is willing to work hard. (more)Shannon Hiltabrand
The highlight was sitting on a stool in the babies enclosure and having the privilege of a baby baboon sitting on my boot working out how to undo my shoe laces, a 'cuddle' of baby monkeys holding... (more)Gill Stevenson
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£1,370
excluding flights
Just do it, you won't regret it! (more)Chris Wade
Great from start to finish - the staff, the country, the project, the work - I was sad to leave and hope to go back. I went for the animal work which I really enjoyed but an unexpected highlight of the trip was getting out into the community to see one of their fuel briquette projects. (more)Kat Wendels
A great experience. I got to know some local people and volunteers from different countries and I learned about animal conservation and the social/ economic situation in Malawi. (more)Steve Boud
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£1,365
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was being so close to such amazing animals and being accepted by them. Preparing the enrichment birthday treats was fun and creative and then feeding it to an individual elephant was wonderful (more)Jane Stoyles
Fantastic!.... The whole experience was very good (the organisation of the trip,
the traveling itself, the people...) but of course being able to spend time with
these amazing animals was the highlight of the vacation and possibly of my last
few years as well. (more)Darina Brejtrova
Most exciting vacation ever...Go for it (more)Ailish Scanlon
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£945
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was getting to see the large animals in their natural environment. (more)Claire Springett
The highlight was walking with cheetahs. Unforgettable. (more)Chris Downing
I had an amazing time!!! I felt like I was really making a contribution to the functioning of the wildlife sanctuary with food prep, cleaning enclosures, feeding and caring for animals and being responsible for the environment and impact on the ecosystem with recycling and conservation efforts . (more)Naomi Soffa
From
€550
excluding flights
It was AMAZING! (more)tracy ciotti
My whole time at the reserve was so incredible with thrills everyday from hurtling along dirt tracks to see elephants, watching porcupines and honey badgers battle right next to camp to the first time you lead a class by yourself. (more)Deirdre McClean
Working with all of the animals and children, and meeting wonderful people were most memorable - the whole experience was memorable and exciting. The trip well and truly exceeded my expectations. I would happily recommend it to anyone.
(more)Thérèse Hutchins
From
£767
excluding flights
Very good and an experience of a life time :-) (more)Tanja Larsen
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. (more)Julia Macrory
Swimming with the baboons! The people, the monkeys ... an incredible experience made special by Bob, Lynne, Mias and all the volunteers. (more)Helen Cook
From
£600
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Meeting and working with local people who are enthusiastic and involved in the projects we were working on to improve their everyday lives. The gap between their lives and mine really hit home and it has made me reevaluate some aspects of life at home.
Tips?
Don’t take too many clothes you won’t need them and they can be washed. Fill your case with useful stuff for the community like hats, flip flops, football shirts (the children love them), socks, bubbles, books... (more)Julie Thomas
From
£895
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Without doubt the safari we went on to the Addo & Scotia parks but spending time playing with Serval Cats whilst volunteering at the African Dawn Wildlife Project was a close second.
Tips?
If you are volunteering - you might be a bit overwhelmed when you first arrive - give it a couple of days and you will love it.
Local benefits?
I hope that our small contribution in volunteering did help with the welfare of the birds and animals they keep, places like... (more)Beth Sanders
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£895
excluding flights
From
£895
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing the elephants up close and personal nearly every day.
Tips?
Be prepared to work hard.
Local benefits?
The project is a good one -- building enclosures for water tanks to provide water for livestock. Otherwise the elephants drink the livestock water and the locals shoot the elephants.
Overall rating?
Yesterday, we completed an evaluation form from the organisation in which I provided detailed information about the administrative problems in... (more)Lois Vander Waerdt
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£1,595
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Tips?
Be prepared for lots of down time. The Game Reserve I was placed in had very little going on. We basically did game drives with a little telemetry thrown in. Other reserves had more activities, including camera traps and attempted captures. Request a reserve that has more going on.
Local benefits?
Not really. The monetary contribution of my involvement did help fund monitoring and research activities. My actual presence wasn't required for... (more)Terri Weist
From
£1,895
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The opportunity to see and feel a different culture. Launching the boat into and out of the water
Tips?
I was on doxycycline as malaria prophylactic and I had quite a few side effects and had to stop taking it at the time I was there I didn't see very many mosquitos and the dive shop is equipped with a nurse who can do a malaria test and they have the antibiotics if a person gets sick
Local benefits?
In some way, I picked up a lot of garbage along the beach... (more)Susanne de Montreuil
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