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Wildlife Volunteering in South Africa

Volunteer with Wildlife in South Africa and get hands on with South African Rhino...

Volunteer with Wildlife in South Africa and get hands on with South African Rhino! Traveling and making a lasting impact at the same time - Who wouldn’t want to be a part of this? You can enjoy the natural beauties of the rainbow nation whilst helping maintain its biodiversity. Volunteer with wildlife in South Africa to educate yourself and others!

Take part in wildlife training and work with South Africa’s cheetahs, lions, elephants and more! South Africa has so many opportunities for you - too much to even count. Take a look at our interesting programs and volunteer with wildlife in South Africa. You won’t be disappointed!

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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
(1322)
⭐ Popular Video Flex Option
622 €  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
(44)
⭐ Popular Flex Option
772 €  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
South Africa Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Stay Africa Volunteers

Wildlife Supporter

Brilliant 4.8
(218)
Video Flex Option
572 €  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
607 €  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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 Horse and Farm Assistant
Life On Land
South Africa Gravelotte, South Africa
Khaya Hanci Horse and Game

Horse and Farm Assistant

Outstanding 4.9
(15)
Flex Option
602 €  per week · 4  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of neglected and abused rescue horses in the unique African bush? Then Khaya Hanci is the perfect spot for you! 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
688 €  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
450 €  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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 Wildlife Veterinary Medicine and Rehabilitation
Life On Land
South Africa Midrand, South Africa
Volunteer Int. Adventures

Wildlife Veterinary Medicine and Rehabilitation

Brilliant 4.8
(69)
Flex Option
868 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  20+ · Has Wifi

Assist a top wildlife veterinary medicine doctor and a highly experienced wildlife rehabilitation team in their daily duties treating rescued indigenous wildlife. Details >

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 Vervet Monkey Rehabilitation
Life On Land
South Africa Badplaas, South Africa
Helping Hands 4 Wildlife

Vervet Monkey Rehabilitation

Fantastic 4.6
(23)
Video Flex Option
563 €  per week · 1  ‑  16  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Join our monkey family! Volunteers needed for daily tasks. It's more than work, it's your second home. Arrive as a volunteer, leave as family. Details >

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 Wildlife Rescue, Rehab and Clinic
Life On Land
South Africa Durban, South Africa
Volunteer Int. Adventures

Wildlife Rescue, Rehab and Clinic

Brilliant 4.8
(69)
Video Flex Option
384 €  per week · 2  ‑  12  weeks · Age  18+ · Has Wifi

Join an exceptional team of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation experts committed to giving sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife a second chance at life. 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
739 €  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
596 €  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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 Scout Ranger Trainee
Life On Land
South Africa Gravelotte, South Africa
SanWild Sanctuary

Scout Ranger Trainee

Outstanding 5.0
(11)
Video Flex Option
1227 €  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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 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
894 €  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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 Conservation Fellowship
Life On Land
South Africa Limpopo, South Africa
AMES Foundation

Conservation Fellowship

Brilliant 4.8
(13)
Video Flex Option
636 €  per week · 2  ‑  50  weeks · Age  16+ · Has Wifi

Join AMES as a Fellow and support us in daily conservation work and game reserve management activities whilst acquiring comprehensive knowledge in biodiversity & ecology! 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
750 €  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
960 €  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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 African Elephant Welfare Research
Life On Land
South Africa Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
African Elephant Research Unit

African Elephant Welfare Research

Outstanding 4.9
(23)
Flex Option
418 €  per week · 3  ‑  12  weeks · Age  15+ · Has Wifi

Join our volunteer program, which offers those with a passion for elephants, the chance to contribute towards elephant husbandry, welfare, research and conservation! Details >

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