Help
to study African wildlife and conserve Africa's environment.
Whether
you are taking a gap year, are on a career break, studying towards a particular
field and need experience or wish to spend your holiday doing something
worthwhile and rewarding, you will find a suitable programme that will benefit
you and Africa's unique wildlife and nature.
We have many different
Wildlife and Conservation programs lasting from a couple of weeks up to a year.
Anybody, professional or non professional, can participate. It is a great way
to travel and make new friends, especially if you are a solo
traveller.
Marine Conservation &
Research in Seychelles As an expedition member joining the
team, you will spend your time diving upon the coral reef, collecting
characterisation and monitoring identification and abundance data on
invertebrates and fish species. You will also be able to increase your dive
qualifications to PADI Advanced Diver and take some PADI Speciality courses
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Wildlife conservation
expedition in South Africa Play a hands-on role in the long
term conservation of African wildlife, enjoy first-class wildlife viewing and
live on a Game Reserve in the heart of South Africa as part of a wildlife
research team, participating in wildlife monitoring projects, including
assisting with the research on predator/prey interactions by radio tracking..
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Volunteer on the Madagascar
Conservation Project This unique and innovative programme
offers volunteers the opportunity to contribute on-going conservation work in
the critically endangered costal forests of southeast Madagascar. It combines
practical, hands-on conservation research on endangered flora and fauna –
in particular lemurs, reptiles and amphibians – with community initiatives
and environmental education, building the community’s understanding of the
complex habitats of which they are the stewards. --> click to view Itinerary
South African National Parks
volunteer programme Gain high-profile experience in
environmental education and conservation, and receive comprehensive training
including a two-week placement at the Kruger National Park. We are looking for
independent, ambitious volunteers to work for one six months or year in and
around South Africa’s most famous national parks. --> click to view Itinerary
Conservation Expedition in
Kenya Spend 4, 8 or 12 weeks on this East African expedition
ased on an exotic peninsula in Kenya bordering the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine
National Park, you will divide your time between the island of Wasini, Shimoni
village, and satellite camps on the borders of National Parks including world
famous Tsavo National Park (on an inland big game programme with the Kenyan
Wildlife Service.) --> click to view
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Volunteer in Madagascar with
the Pioneer Programme 70 days: Volunteer on the unique and
exotic island of Madagascar. Pioneers take part in a range of practical
construction work, conservation research and educational activities as required
by the NGO's projects, which focus on health and sanitation, sustainable
livelihoods and conservation. --> click to view Itinerary
Africa's Big 5 Wildlife and
Conservation Project This exciting and hands-on wildlife
project offers volunteers the chance to get up-close with some of Africa’s
most charismatic mammals. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Langeberg
mountain range, the reserve guards the entrance to South Africa’s world
famous Garden Route coast. This malaria-free, private game reserve is home to
an abundance of animal and bird life, including the Big 5! --> click to view Itinerary
Elephant Research &
Community Conservation Project Volunteers on this project
will have the opportunity to make a real and tangible difference to sustainable
conservation projects. Not only will volunteers work hands on with local
conservation initiatives but will also participate in educating the wider
community about conservation and nature - as well as learning a great deal
themselves. --> click to view Itinerary
Wild Dog Conservation in
South Africa Join this unique opportunity to aid with wild
dog conservation on a game reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, helping to
collect vital data this endangered, ellusive animal in its' natural habitat.
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Volunteer with Colobus
Monkeys in Kenya Assist us with our work on one of Kenya's
most critical populations of Angolan black and white colobus monkeys and help
conduct biodiversity surveys in the forest on the rare Zanj elephant shrew,
birds and butterflies. You will live within a traditional Swahili village
directly supporting community-based conservation initiatives and economic
development through sustainable resource use. --> click to view Itinerary
Dolphin Research in
Kenya Volunteers will live and work in the beautiful Shimoni
Archipelago, off the coast of the Indian Ocean on the border with Tanzania, a
world class location for dolphins as well as other wildlife. Assisting local
and international researchers to monitor dolphins; camping out under the
African stars; living on an African island; developing your knowledge of marine
studies, experiencing the amazing mega-fauna of the island that includes
whales, whale sharks and manta rays (seasonal), snorkeling some of Kenya’s
finest coral reefs. --> click to view Itinerary
