SanWild Sanctuary

I have volunteered at Sanwild on multiple occasions and certainly the best experience. I worked with Louise and I learned a lot from her. Bliksem the Rhino is my favorite. It was very special to work with him.
Louise was a very compassionate person, and the entire Sanwild staff treated me like a family member. I usually volunteered from mid-Oct thru mid-Nov and there was not much crowd. This gave me a lot of exposure to working with different animals. All animals are majestic in their own way but for me, elephants and Rhinos have a special place in my heart. As such Rhinos are on the decline so would love to help them in any way I can.

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I participated as a volunteer and staff at the beginning of the program and have stayed connected with and supported SanWild since then. Returned last year to see the latest developments and improvements and I'm so impressed with everything. This place is what got me into conservation and Veterinary medicine and a passion for African wildlife. Being a part of a wildlife reserve and the daily work there, as well as rehabilitation is a unique experience and SanWild is a very special place to do that!

A wonderful experience in a beautiful environment! The monitors are really professional. They take good care of the volunteers, making sure you have everything you need and making you feel like part of the family. You will follow them on their daily work and will learn a lot about wildlife and life in the bush. You will also be assisting in cleaning animal camps and feeding lions! This is not a animal cuddling course, so don’t expect to cuddle with the lions, unless you want to be their next meal ;)
This is a great experience and I cannot recommend this course enough! Simply AMAZING and a MUST do!

This was the most unbelievable experience that I have ever had. If you want a HANDS ON volunteer vacation or internship this is the one you want. I was planning on two weeks and extended it two more. I couldn’t get enough. I fed baby zebras, helped with injured animals, searched for snares and sat for hours and watched an abundance of wildlife at the watering hole. I even went with Louise to negotiate a deal that would save 32 hippos from slaughter. I was treated like family and felt that I belonged there. It was a hands on education of a lifetime. If you want an authentic, full immersion into an African sanctuary book this one. I’m so glad that I did

If you are a true nature lover, if you also want to care for animals in need, this is your place to be! Well trained people will guide you during your stay. You will benefit from their enormous knowledge about the animals they care for. You will be involved in multiple activities necessary to maintain the high standard of the wildlife sanctuary. You will find a beautiful place surrounded by pure nature. The accommodation provided, neat and tidy with stunning views. Evenings around the campfire will make your stay here unforgettable!