Volunteering with  African Animals

This placement would suit:

This is the ultimate experience or apprenticeship for veterinary, biology, zoology or ecology students. It is also a good placement for someone who just wants to have an amazing experience and likes wildlife.

Cost details:

All our rates include your return transfer and pick up from airport, all accommodation for the duration of your placement, all meals and placement activities. We are a fully bonded agent through IATA; in conjunction with South Africa Airways we can offer some fantastic rates on international airfare.

Duration details:

6, 8 and 12 week durations available

This placement would suit:

Those who have dreamt of galloping across the plains of Africa in search of its great game. Think ‘Out of Africa” and you’re getting somewhere close!

This placement would suit:

Someone with enthusiasm for conservation who is able to muck in and work as part of a team. If you woould like to make a career of animal care and welfare or simply contribute to their future.

Duration details:

- 12 weeks

This placement would suit:

Any one looking for an exciting conservation experience in Africa. The programme allows volunteers the opportunity to assist in the development of this reserve and would be great experience for students studying Veterinary science and other related courses – However is suitable for any one.

Cost details:

All our rates include your return transfer and pick up from airport, all accommodation for the duration of your placement, all meals and placement activities. We are a fully bonded agent through IATA; in conjunction with South Africa Airways we can offer some fantastic rates on international airfare.

Duration details:

4 & 8 and 12 weeks avaliable

This placement would suit:

those who love animals and want to see them in their natural habitat. It's a great placement for budding adventurers as you'll be experiencng the African wilderness close up! Your schedule will be based around the animals so you can expect to spend many hours observing lion behaviour and plenty of early mornings and late nights! With guidance, you will learn how to use all the relevant equipment and will be trained in all relevant areas. We will all work as a team so you’ll get involved in all areas of the research and base logistics. The project is expanding so you have the chance to be collar and habituating leopards for new research initiatives, when you are not monitoring the lions.

Cost details:

£250.00 per extra week

Duration details:

2 - 6 weeks

This placement would suit:

Veterinary medicine students looking to fulfil some Extra Mural Studies and get fantastic exposure to veterinary practices on a 'Big Five' game reserve.

Cost details:

All our rates include your return transfer and pick up from airport, all accommodation for the duration of your placement, all meals and placement activities. We are a fully bonded agent through IATA; in conjunction with South Africa Airways we can offer some fantastic rates on international airfare.

Duration details:

The duration for this placment is 16 days.

This placement would suit:

Take part in a wildlife monitoring and assessment project in a malaria-free Big 5 game reserve in South Africa's wild and beautiful Eastern Cape. While staying in the game reserve you'll work on many aspects of conservation management, including game monitoring, alien plant management, boma building, seaside ecology, and photography. In your free time you can explore the lands and the oceans of this beautiful area

Cost details:

Cost of extra weeks: £295.00

This placement would suit:

Someone wishing to work overseas and gain valuable learning experience, while staying in a world class tourist location and fully immersing themselves in a wonderful country and diverse culture.

Cost details:

Visa extension costs if staying longer than 3 months (approx R450 tourist visa up to 6 months).

This placement would suit:

People enthusiastic about conservation in Southern Africa. For people that want to have a true African experience and assist on one of the Eastern Capes most exciting Game Reserves.

Cost details:

All our rates include your return transfer and pick up from airport, all accommodation for the duration of your placement, all meals and placement activities. We are a fully bonded agent through IATA; in conjunction with South Africa Airways we can offer some fantastic rates on international airfare.

Duration details:

4, 8 and 12 week blocks also available

This placement would suit:

For the competitive traveller this is the chance to tick off a surprisingly high number of Southern Africa’s must-see destinations. The dramatic waterways of the Okavango Delta offer breathtaking wildlife experiences. Chobe National Park in Botswana boasts Africa’s highes elephant population, which you will have the chance to experience by langurous boat cruise on the Chobe River. The Victoira Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and our volunteer experience in Livingstone will give you the chance to contribute to their educational heritage.