Volunteering with  Lions & Big Cats

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:

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:

Adventurous types who want to walk with the King of the beasts.

Cost details:

Please note: Because of the hyper-inflation Zimbabwe is currently experiencing (it is the highest in the world!) it is impossible to confirm prices for more than 1 month. While we will make every effort to keep costs to an absolute minimum, there is a possibility that prices could increase even after you have been accepted on the project. If this does happen, you will get a full refund if you choose to cancel because of a price increase.
If you wish to stay longer than two months, there is a supplementary charge of £800 for each additional month, subject to availability.

This placement would suit:

people with a passion for African wildlife, and the chance to work hands on with lions, elephants and black rhinos, as well as the chance to see the rest of the Big 5 in National Parks and wildlife conservation areas. Also canoe the mighty Zambezi River, visit the Victoria Falls.

This placement would suit:

Someone who is passionate about big cats and would like to spend time out in the bush working hands on with lions.

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:

We have a few different Game Reserve projects, all varying in price and project length - please look at our website for details.

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.

This placement would suit:

Those interested in an exclusive wildlife conservation and research experience. The chance to get up close and personal with elephants and some of Africa’s magnificent predators under the guidance of experienced professional scientists and researchers.

This placement would suit:

This is the ultimate experience for anyone who loves nature and CHEETAHS!

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.

This placement would suit:

Enthusiastic volunteers with a love of animals You should enjoy working with others, love the great outdoors and not be scared to show initiative. The project is great for anyone looking for an adventure or dreaming of doing something different!

This placement would suit:

Flexible, hard-working volunteers who want to work with animals, while based near Cape Town in the wonderful town of Stellenbosch! Volunteers must be able to commit for three months and have a good grasp of English. You must be prepared to work shifts over weekends and irregular hours.

Cost details:

Transport to and from the project is also included.

This placement would suit:

The adventurous traveller who is willing to seize some of the best experiences that South Africa has to offer. Enjoy breathtaking vistas in the famous Drakensbert Mountains and life-changing volunteering in local communities.

Duration details:

Can be extended by 2-4 weeks for extra community volunteering in St Lucia