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  • Life On Land

Endangered Species Conservation & Research

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2 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Leave a long lasting impact – Each project has long term goals and objectives, you’ll be contributing to South Africa scientific and conservation work, protecting nature.
  • Discover South Africa – Living on a wildlife reserve is filled with incredible sights, sounds and experiences. Make incredible memories as a team of passionate wildlife fanatics.
  • Learn from the experts – You’ll work under the wing of people who eat, sleep and dream wildlife. Gain firsthand knowledge and practical experience from those who know it best.

Highlights

  • Leave a long lasting impact – Each project has long term goals and objectives, you’ll be contributing to South Africa scientific and conservation work, protecting nature.
  • Discover South Africa – Living on a wildlife reserve is filled with incredible sights, sounds and experiences. Make incredible memories as a team of passionate wildlife fanatics.
  • Learn from the experts – You’ll work under the wing of people who eat, sleep and dream wildlife. Gain firsthand knowledge and practical experience from those who know it best.
  • Transferable skills – The skills you’ll gain as you complete your conservation projects are world class. Take these skills with you into your conservation career and studies.
  • Get up close and personal – Meet Africa’s iconic and enigmatic wildlife via safari viewer and on foot. A once in a life experience as you health check lions or meet bull elephants.
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    Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Families
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    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!

    Focused on conservation, sustainable development and wildlife research.


    You'll play a key role in a diverse assortment of wildlife and conservation focused projects including:

    Wildlife research and monitoring
    You'll track and monitor wildlife using radio collar antenna. Lions, Cheetah, Elephant and ...

    Over het programma

    Focused on conservation, sustainable development and wildlife research.


    You'll play a key role in a diverse assortment of wildlife and conservation focused projects including:

    Wildlife research and monitoring
    You'll track and monitor wildlife using radio collar antenna. Lions, Cheetah, Elephant and Buffalo are all monitored as part of reintroduction projects, predator mortality, to understand animal behaviour as part of ongoing research or even for emergency veterinary interventions!

    Emergency vet work and callouts
    From rhinos fighting with each other needing emergency veterinary care to capturing reserve cheetah for relocation. You'll take part in all of it. We can't foresee the future exactly and which animals will need help but we can foresee you'll get up close with iconic African animals!

    Camera trap surveys
    Camera traps are valuable tool for any ecologist or animal behaviourist. You'll learn how to select sites for camera trap placement base on your understanding of the animals behaviour deploying and collecting the equipment routinely. These surveys are as part of long term research project on the reserve looking at animals like the endangered black rhino or leopard... that is if the reserve elephants don't remove the camera traps first!

    Vegetation surveys
    What the most important part of animal ecosystem? Plants! Without healthy and biodiverse plants for herbivores to eat, the ecosystem would collapse. Although these might not be the most exciting, you'll quickly learn and understand this secret side of ecological management and help ensure the ecosystems health.

    Predator mortality monitoring

    The reserve is home to predators including: Lions, Leopard, Hyena, Cheetah and more!

    Monitor their behaviour, what their eating, when and where. Record this data as part of ongoing research and ecological management. You'll also get up close and personal with these animals for some incredible sightings.

    Population surveys
    Ensuring animals are healthy and populations in good numbers is key to maintaining ecosystem health. With regular ecological surveys, you'll record valuable data on behaviour, health and breeding status with the reserve's populations. Help and learn as you play a key role in real ecological work.

    Rhino monitoring
    The reserve is a stronghold for white and black rhino. You'll conducted regular surveys and monitoring. Using ID kits, you'll get to know the rhino intimately as you record and ensure their health.

    Big game feeding

    During periods of drought, you'll assist with feeding key and protect animals on the reserve such as older rhino who need a bit of extra support or the recently introduced buffalo.

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    At the base of a valley on an open savannah you’ll find your bush camp. By day you’ll be visited by the reserves rhino, wildebeest and other plains animals and at night you’ll hear the call of hyena and jackal as they patrol just outside the fence.

    From camp, you’ll take part in your daily ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    At the base of a valley on an open savannah you’ll find your bush camp. By day you’ll be visited by the reserves rhino, wildebeest and other plains animals and at night you’ll hear the call of hyena and jackal as they patrol just outside the fence.

    From camp, you’ll take part in your daily conservation work.

    Work hours

    Full time Monday to Saturday, with Sundays off for rest or for a chance to take part in optional activities in the area or days out.

    You’ll start most days between 7 – 8am. Ensuring you beat the heat of and are up when the animals are most active, the morning. Due to the reserves size, you’ll bring lunch with you to eat in the bush.

    Each day your biomonitoring-officers and ecologists will brief you with the details of each conservation project. You’ll understand the goals, methodologies and history of the projects and as a team, begin capturing data, observing and recording animal behaviour or assisting during animal interventions, feeding or vet work and how you will be contributing.

    By the end of your placement you’ll have a deep familiarity of cutting edge wildlife research and ecological management in South Africa!

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    You'll be getting hot, sweaty and dirty during the week with conservation projects.


    During weekends or any off-time, as a group you'll be able to decide which of the nearby activities you'll like to take part in. From exploring national parks and the breathtaking landscapes that makeup South Africa ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    You'll be getting hot, sweaty and dirty during the week with conservation projects.


    During weekends or any off-time, as a group you'll be able to decide which of the nearby activities you'll like to take part in. From exploring national parks and the breathtaking landscapes that makeup South Africa to visiting near by animal or wildlife centers, rural communities or heading into town to do a bit of souvenir shopping.

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (gemiddeld niveau)

    Opleidingsvereisten

    environment, ecology, zoology, geography, science, biology, research, analytics, zoology op University niveau

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    Don't panic! Although a background in ecologic, conservation or animal behaviour is advantageous, you'll receive full training with each of our projects.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 07:30 - 15:30

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten op locatie

    We have taken care of all the details so you can focus on the adventure of a lifetime!

    The placement includes:

    • Airport transfers to and from the reserve
    • Accommodation during your stay
    • Transportation and guides for all confirmed excursions and group activities
    • Food and drink (excluding any personal extras)
    • Entry for any visits to external sites
    • All itinerary/activity equipment is provided
    • Wi-fi access
    • Conservation projects and activities
    • Meet and greet event in the UK
    • Fellow volunteer contact list, to be sent out prior to departure
    • 24-hour emergency onsite support
    • 100% financial security with your booking

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op O.R. Tambo International Airport

    Starting point
    OR Tambo International Airport

    We'll collect you from the airport. The drive to camp is approximately 3 - 4 hours, on the route you'll have a chance to pick up any last minute supplies or toiletries you need from the shop. Ahead of joinining us, we'll arrange multiple calls with all volunteers to ensure they are confident with their travel plans and if you need any support making arrangments such as visa's or travel insurance.

    Ending point
    You'll be taken back to OR Tambo International Airport. For anyone staying in South Africa, we're happy to help arrange custom transportation or an alternative drop of location.

    Accomodatie

    You'll be staying in glamping-style tents.
    • Furnished with beds, storage space for clothing, fans during the summer and electrical sockets to charge phones, cameras, and laptops.
    • These tents make for an immersive experience, fall asleep with the sound of hyena and lions calling just meters away from outside the camp fence. These tents are same-sex and you'll share these with your team mates during busy periods or if you come in quieter times of the year, you'll have a tent all to yourself. For those traveling as a group or as a couple, you're able to request to bunk and stay with any travel companion.
    The camp
    You will stay in a remote bush camp, secluded at the heart of the reserve and the African bush. There, you'll live and work alongside your fellow volunteers, biomonitoring-officers and guides.

    There is a communal area, where your guides will work with you each day to help plan which conservation activities you'll participate in, and when. Furnished with plenty of hangout spots and relaxation areas, you'll be able to relax and socialize together in your downtime. 

    Eten & Drank

    All food and drink is included. The communal kitchen is where you'll take turns cooking meals, when the guides aren't treating you to a traditional BBQ (or braai, as it is locally known). These are common social occurrence and take place outside.

    We typically arange cooking duties in teams of twos or three. For those not confident in cooking, Your team leaders will be able to offer extra support.

    During weekends or trips into town, you're able to pick up any extra's you can't do without. Major international brands are available in the nearest town so you can pick up things like snacks and drinks.

    Internet toegang

    Makkelijke toegang op de project site
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    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Zuid-Afrika. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Zuid-Afrika biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Zuid-Afrika dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Zuid-Afrika. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    Our placements run regularly throughout the year.

    Typically, you'll arrive and depart on the weekend but some flexibility around when works best for you to start.

    Meeting point
    We meet all volunteers at O.R Tambo International Airport, South Africa.
    There, we'll pick you up and transfer you to the reserve, a 3 - 4 hour drive. On route you'll have time to stop of at the shops for any last minute supplies like snacks or drinks.

    Departure point
    You'll be taken back to O.R Tambo airport at the end of your placement. 

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    Programmakosten

    $777 per week 2 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

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    Duurtijd

    2 - 12 weken

    Aanbetaling

    Reserveer je plek met slechts een paar klikken en een kleine, veilige aanbetaling. Je kunt betalen met creditcard, PayPal of andere handige methoden.

    Restbetaling

    Tijdens de aanmeldingsprocedure spreek je met de lokale organisatie af hoe je de restbetaling doet. Deze restbetaling is pas verschuldigd dichter bij het begin van je reis.

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