This wildlife research program is one like no other, it is an enriching and unforgettable experience for people that truly desire an up-close and personal experience in the world of conservation. Conservation is more than just a tourist safari. It is getting one’s hands dirty protecting the diverse flora and fauna of the region, absorbing all the senses of what this region has to offer with its sights, sounds and smells; its being enriched by the history of the past and knowing that one can make a tremendous difference for the future by learning and protecting the vast and irreplaceable ecosystem.
Putting all the hard work aside, on your leisure time you can visit the nearby beaches which are breath taking or try shark cage diving! Visit the Addo National Park to do some wildlife watching or try some adrenaline Sports. This project will give you an adventure of a lifetime!
Becoming a volunteer, you will have adventures in all aspects of conservation including researching leopard population, cheetah and elephant monitoring, bird and ecological surveys, analyzing game transects, possibly translocations and releases, hands-on work projects of restoring flora, recording and evaluating data and sustaining the habitat and so much more!
Some of your responsibilities will include:
· Monitoring of important species
· Bird Surveying
· Reserve management
· Ecological surveying
· Camera trap set ups and checking of photos
· Game Transects
· Any other duties given to you by the coordinator
· Mammals surveying.
There isn’t a fixed schedule however the day usually lasts from 7AM to 4PM. Five to six days per week and Sundays are regarded as leisure days.
The project is based in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. Within aPrivate Game Reserve. They are also within easy access to the two largest cities in the nation which is Pretoria and Johannesburg.
On days off Volunteers have lots of opportunities to go Wildlife watching, see Vast
landscapes, immerse themselves in the unique culture and history of South Africa, visit the Addo National Park and do so much more!
The fee includes:
You will need to fly into Johannesburg and catch a connecting flight to POLOKWANE (PTG), which is our nearest airport. We will collect you from Polokwane airport and transfer you to the Reserve (this is included in the cost of your program) - just look out for a sign with your name! On departure, we will transport you to the airport and/ or assist with any further travel arrangements.
You will be staying in a comfortable farm style house based on a 7,200-hectare reserve. The house is fully equipped with shared bedrooms, a communal lounge and kitchen; as well as an outdoor braai area where you can enjoy relaxing under the trees. Wi-Fi included as well!
Meals are not provided however; groceries and ingredients will be, and volunteers are responsible for preparing their own meals.
Year round however the project closes in mid-December to mid-January. (Arrivals are every second Wednesday)
African Wildlife Researcher
This wildlife research program is an enriching and unforgettable experience for people that truly desire an up-close & personal experience in the world of conservation.
$990/week
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