Big Five Wild Life Conservation in South Africa
Hosted by
- South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Big Five Wild Life Conservation in South Africa requires participants to be at least 18 years old.
The program runs for 1 week.
Yes, the program includes housing. Participants stay in hostels.
Big Five Wild Life Conservation in South Africa is located in South Africa.
About Program
This Big Five Safari Reserve is a unique conservation initiative that allows animals to be re-introduced to the area where they once roamed freely and so contributing to the conservation of our natural heritage. The land was used to ranch sheep and cattle up to the turn of the century. The challenge has been to re-establish the original flora and fauna species to the area, and to return the land to nature.
Volunteers will work together with the game ranger (‘game’ means wild animals), who is responsible for all their activities. Volunteers assist in a variety of tasks and activities all related in running a safari reserve and maintaining infrastructure, well-kept animals and any initiatives relating to this reserve.
Program Highlights
- Contribute to Wildlife Conservation – Be part of a unique Big Five conservation initiative that has been restoring the region’s natural ecosystems since 1999, reintroducing wildlife and rehabilitating land previously used for livestock farming.
- Hands-On Lion Monitoring – Work alongside experienced game rangers to monitor lion populations, track animal movements using telemetry, and assist with wildlife health, breeding, and behavioral studies.
- Diverse Conservation Activities – Participate in a variety of projects including animal counts, giraffe monitoring, bird conservation, erosion control, alien plant removal, road and fence maintenance, and wetland restoration efforts.
- Community Impact Opportunities – Support local sustainability initiatives and community projects, including assistance for vulnerable children, educational programs, and future health and welfare initiatives in surrounding communities.
- Unique Safari and Outdoor Experiences – Enjoy unforgettable activities such as game drives, bush camping, guided wildlife tracking, canoeing, fishing, Xhosa cultural tours, and even opportunities to observe wildlife captures and relocations.
Community Questions
Location
South Africa is often thought of as resoundingly unstable and poor; however, this is far from the case. The duality in South Africa encompasses big cities with a well-developed infrastructure, as well as rural areas that are underdeveloped and impoverished. South Africa is well known for having 11 recognized languages, beautiful landscapes, world-class universities, and an abundance of animals.
