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Volunteer with Big Cats in South Africa

Get personal with Africa’s high class predators and volunteer with African wildlife...

Get personal with Africa’s high class predators and volunteer with African wildlife. Everyone knows small domestic cats but will you be one of the few volunteering with Big Cats in South Africa?

Volunteer with big cats like cheetahs in South Africa and provide safety for our innocent cohabitants. You will participate in farm work, monitoring etc. to maintain wildlife. Contribute to our future by volunteering with Big Cats in South Africa!

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 South Africa Wildlife Reserve Volunteers
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
South Africa Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Plan My Gap Year

South Africa Wildlife Reserve Volunteers

Excellent 4.9
(1321)
⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
620 €  per week · 1  ‑  4  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Be part of a life-changing experience that allows you to work behind the scenes on a world-class wildlife reserve in South Africa! 🦏 Details >

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 Eco Nature and Coastal Conservation
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
South Africa Kenton-on-Sea, South Africa
Sibuya Wilderness Experience

Eco Nature and Coastal Conservation

Excellent 4.8
(43)
⭐ Popular Flex Option
770 €  per week · 1  ‑  6  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

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! Details >

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 Big 5 Monitoring, Conservation, Sustainable Living
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
South Africa Phalaborwa, South Africa
LEO Africa

Big 5 Monitoring, Conservation, Sustainable Living

Perfect 4.7
(45)
⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
693 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Give your vital contribution towards wildlife conservation! Learn about animal behaviour, reserve management and anti-poaching while living a lifetime experience! 🇿🇦 Details >

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 Wildlife Supporter
Life On Land
🔥 In High Demand
South Africa Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Stay Africa Volunteers

Wildlife Supporter

Brilliant 4.7
(194)
Video Flex Option
570 €  per week · 1  ‑  8  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Volunteer at our Big Five Game reserve, support the local staff in monitoring the animals and conserving the environment. Details >

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 Big Cats Sanctuary
Life On Land
South Africa Stanford, South Africa
Panthera Africa

Big Cats Sanctuary

Fantastic 4.6
(16)
Video Flex Option
606 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Contribute to the well-being of big cats, help with daily tasks, maintenance, and be part of our mission to protect these majestic animals! 🦁 Details >

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 Endangered Species Conservation & Research
Life On Land
South Africa Waterberg, South Africa
Hamba Africa

Endangered Species Conservation & Research

Brilliant 4.8
(38)
Video Flex Option
691 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Join us in South Africa Work on ecological managment and wildlife research projects. Protect endangered species as you live and work on a 35,000-hectare reserve! Details >

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 Animal Sanctuary Helper
Life On Land
South Africa Thornhill, South Africa
Volunteer Int. Adventures

Animal Sanctuary Helper

Brilliant 4.8
(69)
Video Flex Option
452 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Volunteer at a sanctuary, offering hands-on care for exotic and indigenous animals that are in captivity and cannot be released back into the wild. Details >

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 Big Five Conservation Assistant
Life On Land
South Africa Port Elizabeth, South Africa
The Great Projects

Big Five Conservation Assistant

Fantastic 4.5
(112)
Video Flex Option
742 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

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! Details >

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 Big Cat Sanctuary and Rehabilitation
Life On Land
South Africa Kimberley, South Africa
Felidae Centre

Big Cat Sanctuary and Rehabilitation

Outstanding 4.9
(23)
Video Flex Option
595 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Help feed, clean, and build natural enclosures and enrichment that mimic each species’ habitat—make a real difference in rescued animals’ lives!. Details >

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 Wildlife Reserve Big Five Conservation
Life On Land
South Africa Port Elizabeth, South Africa
The Great Projects

Wildlife Reserve Big Five Conservation

Fantastic 4.5
(112)
Video Flex Option
898 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  17+ · Has Wifi

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

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 Scout Ranger Trainee
Life On Land
South Africa Gravelotte, South Africa
SanWild Sanctuary

Scout Ranger Trainee

Outstanding 5.0
(11)
Video Flex Option
1232 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

SanWild’s volunteer program is your chance to spend two weeks or more participating in the daily operations and research projects of a working wildlife sanctuary. Details >

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 Ethical Predator Sanctuary Assistant
Life On Land
South Africa Stanford, South Africa
Volunteer Int. Adventures

Ethical Predator Sanctuary Assistant

Brilliant 4.8
(69)
Flex Option
753 €  per week · 2  ‑  8  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Volunteer at an extremely ethical predator sanctuary with the care of lions, tigers, leopard, caracal, serval and jackal in the beautiful Western Cape province. Details >

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 Wildlife Research & Expedition
Quality Education Life On Land Partnerships For The Goals
South Africa Limpopo, South Africa
GVI

Wildlife Research & Expedition

Brilliant 4.7
(152)
Video Flex Option
1270 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Travel to South Africa to work alongside trained field guides on critical wildlife conservation initiatives. 🐘 Details >

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 Endangered Species Protection
Life On Land
South Africa Hoedspruit, South Africa
SAVE Foundation

Endangered Species Protection

Fantastic 4.6
(53)
Flex Option
957 €  per week · 2  ‑  24  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

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

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 Endangered Wildlife Monitoring and Research
Life On Land
South Africa Sontuli, South Africa
Volunteer Int. Adventures

Endangered Wildlife Monitoring and Research

Brilliant 4.8
(69)
Video Flex Option
789 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Volunteer with endangered species with a team of dedicated conservationists, researchers and wildlife experts on protected reserves- a true African bush experience Details >

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 Cheetah and Wildlife Centre Supporter
Life On Land
South Africa Bela-Bela, South Africa
Feracare Wildlife Centre

Cheetah and Wildlife Centre Supporter

Fantastic 4.5
(11)
Video Flex Option
832 €  per week · 1  ‑  8  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

We specialize in cheetah and take great pride in our breeding project. We house over 30 cheetah (including king cheetah) and a variety of other wildlife. Details >

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 Big Cat Sanctuary on a Wildlife Reserve
Life On Land
South Africa Thornhill, South Africa
Volunteer Int. Adventures

Big Cat Sanctuary on a Wildlife Reserve

Brilliant 4.8
(69)
Flex Option
596 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Volunteer at an ethical Big Cat sanctuary assisting with the ongoing care of 14 lions and 1 tiger saved from dire captive situations mainly from the Ukraine. Details >

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 Big 5 Wildlife Conservation
Life On Land
South Africa Sidbury, South Africa
Atlas Volunteers

Big 5 Wildlife Conservation

Brilliant 4.8
(310)
Flex Option
596 €  per week · 1  ‑  16  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Get an all-round experience of life on a Big 5 reserve. Your work will play a valuable part in the sustainability of the reserve, assisting on day to day upkeep tasks. Details >

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 Assistant Animal Caretaker
Life On Land
South Africa Bela-Bela, South Africa
The Lions Foundation

Assistant Animal Caretaker

Outstanding 4.9
(12)
Video Flex Option
500 €  per week · 1  ‑  6  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

You will help take care of the lions and tigers in our sanctuary, of the wildlife on the nature reserve and of the native predators and other animals at our Rescue Centre Details >

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 Siyafunda Wild Experience
Life On Land
South Africa Hoedspruit, South Africa
Go With Khaya

Siyafunda Wild Experience

Great 4.4
(19)
Flex Option
802 €  per week · 1  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Volunteers get to live in the African bush while you work hands-on with many animals, at a well-organised game reserve in the magical landscape of Limpopo. Details >

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