PMGY’s Big 5 Wildlife Experience is a life-changing experience that allows you to work behind the scenes on a world-class wildlife reserve in South Africa!

When being a volunteer at Panthera Africa we will offer you the unique opportunity to be involved behind the scenes and you can learn what it takes to run a sanctuary.

Volunteer with the 'Big Five' and the Born Free Big Cat Volunteer Foundation in one of South Africa's finest game reserves.

Wildlife Research volunteers, interns and students are involved in various research and conservation initiatives and projects within the game reserves.

Volunteer with us & have a wonderful time working in South Africa with the amazing African species: leopards, cheetahs, servals, caracals, wild- & Black-footed cats!

The Big Five Safari Reserve gives volunteers the opportunity to work in a conservation area with the presence of elephants, lions, rhinos, buffaloes and leopards!

Our goal is to raise the big cats that we have as naturally as possible so that they can be released into the wild.

Volunteer at a Game Reserve that hosts the BIG 5 and support the local staff in monitoring the animals and conserving the environment.

We specialize in cheetah and take great pride in our breeding project. We house over 30 cheetah (including king cheetah) a pack of 8 african wild dogs and other wildlife.

The Endangered Species Project allows you to participate in hands on monitoring of some of Africa’s most endangered species.

Eco Volunteering in Wildlife & Marine Conservation. Uncover the whole big picture of our Eco-System for a better understanding of Nature & learn how to make a difference!

This project offers you a unique experience and gives you the opportunity to observe and be a part of the research/monitoring teams on the reserve.

Play a vital role in the education on environmental protection of underprivileged children in South Africa.

This program incorporates wild, rescued and rehabilitated animals to improve their living and environmental conditions.

Join this volunteering project in South Africa's beautiful Eastern Cape and help aid in the conservation of lions, elephants, rhinos and many more amazing animals!

The Western Cape Big Cat Sanctuary is an environmentally friendly sanctuary which is currently home to lions, tigers, caracals, jackals and a leopard.

The Lion Sanctuary has been caring for rescued and mistreated lions for nearly 20 years. It is one of only 7 official lion ‘sanctuaries’ in South Africa.