- South Africa
- Limpopo
About Program
Volunteer in South Africa and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Our program is based on actual conservation work. Unlike most programs that just keep you busy, you are expected to take part in all activities ranging from perimeter patrols and reserve maintenance to game counts and wildlife relocations and a lot more. Along with other participants, you stay in luxury shared accommodation with all the amenities you might need. The program takes place on a proclaimed private nature reserve, close to the bushveld town Thabazimbi. A variety of plains game including giraffe and zebra call the reserve home. Though dangerous game isn’t present, a healthy predator population including leopard, spotted- & brown- hyena occur on the reserve. Spend a minimum of 2 weeks on the reserve, with the option of extending up to six weeks. We welcome volunteers who are 18 years and older, reasonably fit and in good health.
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Program Highlights
- Have the opportunity to assist a wildlife veterinarian when working with dangerous game.
- Take a minimum of 2 certified short courses (wildlife and conservation subjects), which are included in all our projects and free of charge!
- Join one free activity per week (terms and conditions apply).
- Excursions and activities such as Big Five safaris, horse safaris, kayaking, canopy tours and many others can be booked on weekends
Program Impact
Make a difference in one of South Africa's most scenic regions, The Waterberg biosphere! Known for diverse landscape ranging from woodlands to savannah plains and everything in between. The Waterberg is the first region in the Limpopo province proclaimed as a Biosphere reserve by UNESCO.
This area is renowned for its diverse wildlife population and has more than 10 Big Five areas including a national park as well as several Big Five reserves. With Marakele National Park within 30 minutes from the reserve, weekly Big Five excursions are offered by qualified guides.
