These are the results for your South Africa wildlife conservation holidays. Click on the links to see the full details of each carefully chosen holiday from specialist operators.
Be a part of a professional conservation team working across a number of reserves with some of Africa’s most endangered species; Wild dogs, Black rhino, Cheetah as well as Lion, Elephant and Hyena. Make a real difference and experience some of the most exciting conservation in Africa.
Volunteer with the Ingwe Leopard Project and help ensure a better future for African wildlife. Our research assistants join a small team involved in hands on leopard research, monitoring leopard and other large carnivore behaviours.
Play a hands-on role in the long term conservation of African wildlife, enjoy first-class wildlife viewing in true big game territory, and work as part of a wildlife research team on our South Africa expedition.
This safari offers you the chance to come face to face with the fascinating African wild dog, the majestic cheetah, the African elephant, some of the smaller and lesser known cats of Africa, the misunderstood vulture, and the rest of the Big Five. Further you will be given the opportunity to experience the conservation aspects of wildlife, some ranger and bush skills, and much more.
Educate and inspire children to care for their environment through the medium of a wildlife orphanage. To achieve our goals in terms of education for the children and care for the orphaned animals, we need the help of volunteers.
Monitor endangered species in one of South Africa's oldest game reserves. The reserve forms part of a World Heritage Site and is situated in the heart of the beautiful and cultural KwaZulu Natal.
This project involves working with elephants and lions - an excellent project. If you want exciting and rewarding conservation work, you’ll love this placement. Your work will be varied and fascinating.
Be involved in biodiversity research and practical conservation. By taking part and contributing to this project, you, the volunteer, will take away with you amazing experiences and intimate knowledge of African ecology and its wildlife.
The sanctuary is home to many different wild and domestic animal species and about 150 different species of birds. Most of the animals were taken in because they had been badly injured, abused or orphaned, and some are 'unwanted pets'.
Help improve the odds for brown hyenas in wildlife-rich havens and unprotected lands. Like other carnivores, brown hyenas suffer from shrinking habitats and conflict with humans. Help us monitor, understand and protect them.
Shamwari Game Reserve offers the ultimate in conservation placements. As the Southern premier “Big 5” Game Reserve, it boasts a huge variety of game over 24,000 hectares. You will have the experience of a lifetime assisting the ongoing conservation work.
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From £1199 - £3549 (2-12 weeks) ex flights
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If you travel to the award-winning Shamwari Game Reserve from 30th November- 21st December we will give you 3 weeks for the price of 2! Places going fast.
Visit the real Meerkat Manor and get to know these highly cooperative and charming creatures in this magnificent landscape. You'll also help with outreach efforts to assist the local primary school.
Tourism is on the increase in Swaziland due to its low crime rate and natural beauty, wildlife and culture. You can help wildlife conservation here by joining our African savanna, trans-frontier or threatened species projects.
Moholoholo is world famous for conservation efforts; the involvement of the volunteers has been a major factor to this. As a volunteer you will help and assist with their conservation efforts caring and rehabilitating for various animal species.
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Tailor made
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£1199 - £3699 (2-12 weeks) ex flights
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We are happy to offer some very special last minute, all-inclusive deals. Anyone wishing to depart before the end of 2009 can take advantage of up to 10% off their booking (dependent on availability). We also have some very exclusive flight deals, so contact us to receive more information!
This South Africa and Swaziland course is an ideal introduction to guiding & game ranging for those wishing to pursue a conservation orientated career, or those simply wishing to improve their knowledge of wildlife & the African bush.
This organisation has run basic marine mammal research programmes in most Southern African countries and has achieved over 145 publications. The volunteer programme was established in 2002 to raise further funds for research projects and supplies constant helping hands. This programme requires volunteers to carry out all aspects of life in a non-profit research organisation.
This course will familiarise people with the wildlife of Africa. Participants will leave with a broad knowledge of various aspects, applicable to game rangers. Students partaking on this course will do all activities which a qualified game ranger would do, e.g. firearm handling and safety and 4X4 driving skills.
Join a family run institute which assists in the research of vervet monkeys. We offer a temporary sanctuary for the monkeys (and other animals), and release them once they have reached a stage of self support.
Volunteers will get an opportunity of a lifetime to work with and learn about the many various species of raptors in South Africa. The project focuses on rehabilitation and breeding of South Africa's eagles and other birds of prey.
Join our team of world class herpetologists and learn about Africa’s fascinating snakes. Volunteers will have the opportunity to handle, care for, capture and release snakes, as well as other aspects necessary for the daily running of this private reptile park. The park is situated close to Kruger National Park.
