Somebody with an outgoing nature, a team player but who is happy to get on with things by himself / herself. And who wants to get out into the African wilderness, learn about conservation and wildlife management and experience life on a private game reserve.
Cost details:
Flights, insurance and visas at your own expense. Very little spending money required whilst at Kwa Madwala. Prices includes all accommodation, all meals, tea / coffee, fruit squashes, equipment, transport, airport transfers, excursions, donation to local conservation project, local management team.
Somebody with an outgoing nature, a team player but who is happy to get on with things by himself / herself. And who wants to get out into the African wilderness, learn about conservation and wildlife management and experience life on a private game reserve.
Cost details:
Flights, insurance and visas at your own expense. Very little spending money required whilst at Kwa Madwala. Prices includes all accommodation, all meals, tea / coffee, fruit squashes, entrance fees, camping equipment, transport, airport transfers, excursions, conservation fee, donation to local Leopard project, local management team.
People who want to make a real difference to the well-being of animals and who want first-hand experience of real African culture. No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a love of animals, the outdoors and good dose of enthusiasm!
Cost details:
When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a cost of £115 per additional week.
Duration details:
This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), restricted only by any possible visa requirements.
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.
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 £225 per additional week.
Duration details:
These Game Reserve placements can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), restricted only by any possible visa requirements.
Includes return international flights from London, transfers, all meals, accommodation, all project-related costs and in-country and logistical support.
Those wishing to track and monitor cheetah, leopard and brown hyena populations contributing to the ongoing conservation effort to help secure a future for these stunning animals.
This is the ultimate experience or apprenticeship for veterinary, biology, zoology or ecology students. Shamwari is a world famous game reserve so if you want an awe-inspiring, life-changing, behind-the-scenes experience, helping with the running of arguably the best game reserve in South Africa, then Shamwari is for you!
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.