Volunteering with  Elephants in South Africa

This placement would suit:

This placement would suit anyone with a keen sense of adventure and a love of animals and the outdoors. Someone who is genuinely interested in the conservation of African wildlife, is interested in research and monitoring and wants to experience the African bush first-hand.

Cost details:

Costs vary depending on how long you want to stay for. Prices start from £1,095 for 2 weeks and include food and accommodation, 24/7 support and backup before you go and throughout your placement, as well as meeting you at the nearest airport. When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a minimal additional cost.

Duration details:

This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), subject to availability and any visa restrictions that may apply.

This placement would suit:

Cost details:

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This placement would suit:

Someone interested in the truly awesome African Big 5 gang (Lion, African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Leopard and Black Rhinoceros).

This is a wildlife and conservation project located in South Africa that aims to protect, preserve and educate those interested in an up close and personal experience with mother nature and the African Big Five.

This placement would suit:

Those wanting to work as part of a team as a research assistant actively involved in studying the wonderful biodiversity of this stunning game reserve.

Duration details:

Between 2 - 4 weeks

This placement would suit:

This placement would suit anyone with a keen sense of adventure and a love of animals and the outdoors. Someone who is genuinely interested in the conservation of African wildlife, is interested in research and monitoring and wants to experience the African bush first-hand.

Cost details:

Costs vary depending on how long you want to stay for. Prices start from £1,595 for 3 weeks and include food and accommodation, 24/7 support and backup before you go and throughout your placement, as well as meeting you at the nearest airport. When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a minimal additional cost.

Duration details:

This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), subject to availability and any visa restrictions that may apply.

This placement would suit:

Those wanting to work closely with an experienced wildlife veterinarian.

Duration details:

From 2 - 12 weeks

This placement would suit:

Somebody who loves elephants. With ears flapping noisily, trunks swinging and the soft padding of huge feet this is an incredible experience. Following a carefully planned route through the reserve, gently amble across the bush getting closer to wildlife than is usual. Antelope, zebra and wildebeest will continue to graze unconcerned by the proximity of the elephants with their human companions atop.

This placement would suit:

A project for those keen to work hard and make a lasting difference to the wildlife and communities of Swaziland. Quest support their projects like no one else and select volunteers carefully. If you're looking for a truly worthwhile gap year then look no further, Quest don't offer holidays or voluntourism.

Duration details:

After 6 weeks hard work on a challenging conservation and community project, experience the very best Southern Africa has to offer on an incredible 6 week expedition.