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Wild Cat Support

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2 - 24 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+
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Leeftijd 18+
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Families
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Over het programma

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

About the Program

The farm is situated on the border of the Free State and Northern Cape and is home to an abundance of big and small African cats, such as, Lions and African Wild Cats. The farm is not only a home for cats, but other animals as well. We have a large family of Meerkats who run free, ...

Over het programma

About the Program

The farm is situated on the border of the Free State and Northern Cape and is home to an abundance of big and small African cats, such as, Lions and African Wild Cats. The farm is not only a home for cats, but other animals as well. We have a large family of Meerkats who run free, there are Black Back Jackals, Bat-Eared Foxes, Vervet Monkeys and a few other interesting guests from the animal kingdom. The farm not just a home but a Sanctuary; we house animals that have been hurt, mistreated, or that need to be relocated. Animals that are not able to be relocated or released, will live their lives in peace on the farm.

Our goal is to raise the big cats that we have as naturally as possible so that they can be released into the wild, where they will be re-populating a diminishing population. Some cubs will be kept at the program as ambassadors that will help to educate people the importance of our animals!

Since we started in 2010, we have released 2 Caracals. Furthermore, We have released more animals on the Langberg Guest Farm, as well as on our own farm, such animals include; Jakkels, Meerkats, misseljaatkatte (Cape Genet), African Wild Cats, Muishonde and more.

We are completely against Canned Hunting and we can proudly say that we have saved 12 Lions from being hunted.

You arrive in Johannesburg and are taken to Sunrock guesthouse for your first night before you travel to Kimberley. The next morning after breakfast you will be taken back to the airport for your shuttle to Kimberley where a member of the team will collect you and take you to the project.

Typical Tasks

  • First thing in the morning, you will be warmly greeted by all the cats with their calls
  • You will spend time getting to know the animals and other volunteers/staff personally
  • Feeding them will be sure to be a high-light, as you learn how, what, and when the cats eat
  • There will always be the sense of excitement in the air; as you help build new enclosures, you will know that you are helping an animal in dire need for safety
  • With the knowledge and experience you gain, you will be able to help on tours and educate others

Project Highlights

  • You will be able to listen to the sounds of cats calling throughout the night
  • Not only will you be privileged to work with these beautiful cats, but your accommodation is also situated in close proximity to all of the cat enclosures.
  • You will be accompanied by other people who are very passionate about animals.
  • You will have the opportunity to work face to face, with big cats and other wildlife. Learn and experience how each animal behaves, reacts and what their characters are like



Dagelijkse activiteiten

Monday

A.M: Basic enclosure cleaning, working on projects to improve the farm / P.M: Interaction time, preparing food for feeding

Tuesday 

A.M: Basic enclosure cleaning, working on projects to improve the farm / P.M: Interaction time, preparing food for feeding

Wednesday

A.M: Cleaning big ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

Monday

A.M: Basic enclosure cleaning, working on projects to improve the farm / P.M: Interaction time, preparing food for feeding

Tuesday 

A.M: Basic enclosure cleaning, working on projects to improve the farm / P.M: Interaction time, preparing food for feeding

Wednesday

A.M: Cleaning big enclosure, basic enclosure cleaning / P.M: Big cleaning, preparing food for feeding, feeding time all enclosures

Thursday

A.M: Basic enclosure cleaning, working on projects to improve the farm / P.M: Interaction time, preparing food for feeding, feeding time all enclosures

Friday

Off

Saturday

A.M: Photo shoot, tour 1 / P.M: Tour 2, stock taking, preparing food for feeding, feeding time all enclosures

Sunday

A.M: Off / P.M: Tour, preparing food for feeding, feeding time all enclosures


Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

Kimberley is the capital of the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. It is located approximately 110 km east of the confluence of the Vaal and Orange Rivers.

Tuesday nights
We have a movie and pizza night. Movies are R40 and pizza depends on what they order but is buy one get one free.

Friday ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

Kimberley is the capital of the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. It is located approximately 110 km east of the confluence of the Vaal and Orange Rivers.

Tuesday nights
We have a movie and pizza night. Movies are R40 and pizza depends on what they order but is buy one get one free.

Friday nights
We visit a local steakhouse and the local bars: prices differ

Open Mine
The Big Hole, Open Mine or Kimberley Mine (Afrikaans: Groot Gat) is an open-pit and underground mine in Kimberley, South Africa and claimed to be the largest hole excavated by hand.
Cost: R100 per person

Mokala National Park is a reserve established in the Plooysburg area south-west of Kimberley in the Northern Cape, South Africa on 19 June 2007.
Cost: R250 whole day

Dronfield Nature Reserve
can be found on the N12 leaving Kimberley in close proximity to Kamfers Dam.
Cost: R450 for 2 hours (minimum of 4)

Shopping malls – free

Ghost tour
Kimberley’s ghost tours are renowned for the number and variety of their resident spirits. Many apparitions haunt some of the old mining town’s most historic houses and monuments, while on an Anglo-Boer battlefield just outside the town, a lonely phantom Scottish piper plays on moonlit nights. R150 per person (minimum of 10 people)

River rafting
Price on request


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 (basis niveau)

Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

verplicht

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

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

Andere vaardigheden

Permission of the legal guardian is needed, medium fitness level.

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag, zaterdag en zondag van 08:00 - 16:00

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten op locatie

Program fees include:

  • Return Transfer from JHB to the project 
  • All meals 
  • Accommodation 
  • 24 hour support and supervisor 
  • Donation to the project 
  • Braai once a week 
  • 1 night  in Johannesburg

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Kimberley Airport

Volunteers will receive a shuttle ride from Johannesburg International airport to the guesthouse in Johannesburg. After their first night, they will get a transfer to the bus terminal for the City Bug shuttle to Bloemfontein. The project leader will be waiting for the volunteers in Bloemfontein. However, we recommend that volunteers fly to and from Kimberley Airport (cost around R2000). We will organise a transfer from the airport to the project and back. Choosing this option will save you a six

Accomodatie

Volunteers will stay in a volunteers house including its own kitchen facilities, bathroom, and bedroom.

  • All linen will be provided.
  • The volunteer house is roughly 20m away from the main-house, and is safe and secure.
  • Swimming pool is available.

Eten & Drank

Volunteers will receive three meals a day.

  • At breakfast, you will have a substantial meal. Sandwiches will be for lunch. For dinner you receive a warm meal consisting of meat, starch and vegetables.
  • Tea and coffee will be available all day.
  • We do encourage you to bring along extra money to buy snacks and soft drinks in between meals
  • A refrigerator is available for you to use for your personal food and drinks

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Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Kimberley Airport (KIM) in Kimberley. 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

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Programmakosten

$715 per week 2 - 24 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

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Duurtijd

2 - 24 weken

Aanbetaling

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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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