86 Wildlife conservation holidays found
Volunteering with bears in Romania
Volunteer at an inspiring bear sanctuary in Transylvania
From £925 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Flexible departures available throughout the year, minimum stay 1 week
Namibia wildlife sanctuary volunteering holiday
Care for rescued animals in Namibia
From £945 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This trip departs every Monday and Thursday throughout the year
Volunteer with monkeys in South Africa
Help re-habilitate orphaned monkeys in beautiful rural South Africa
From £769 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you, all year round
Endangered wildlife conservation in South Africa
Award-winning, Fair Trade certified wildlife conservation!
From US $1,544 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 24 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2021: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 11 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Borneo wildlife volunteer project
Encounter orangutans and elephants in the Bornean jungle.
From £1,295 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 21 Apr, 21 May, 21 Jun, 21 Jul, 21 Aug, 21 Sep, 21 Oct, 21 Nov
Conservation volunteering in Belize
Join an award winning research team in Belize
From £895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug ...
2021: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug ...
Thailand wildlife sanctuary volunteering holiday
Volunteering break at a wildlife sanctuary in Thailand
From £739 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Family volunteering with turtles in Costa Rica
Family turtle conservation volunteering in Costa Rica
From £749 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Tailor made: Flexible departures July - December (nesting season)
Family volunteering with bears in Romania
Unique family volunteering holiday at a bear sanctuary
From £925 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Orangutan conservation holiday in Borneo
Meet Iban tribes and encounter orangutans in Borneo
From £1,195 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 3 May, 3 Jun, 3 Jul, 3 Aug, 3 Sep, 3 Oct, 3 Nov, 3 Dec
Volunteer with turtles in Costa Rica
Protect nesting turtles on Costa Rica's beautiful beaches
From £989 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Flexible departures July - December (nesting season)
Brown bear tracking in Northern Greece
Track wild bears & explore the wilderness with park rangers
From €650 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 26 Sep, 17 Oct
Last-minute availability for 23 May departure
Sailing & conservation holiday in Greece
A unique wildlife & sailing adventure
From £683 to £759 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
Elephant & wildlife conservation volunteering in Sri Lanka
Help wild elephants and wildlife in Sri Lanka
From £945 to £3,105 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2021: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr ...
2021: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr ...
We are looking for last minute volunteers to support the team in Sri Lanka with their vital elephant and wildlife conservation work!
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Costa Rica wildlife conservation
Work with sloths and other wildlife in Costa Rica.
From £803 to £1,491 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be joined on any day of the year
Wildlife rescue volunteering in Costa Rica
Assist caring for rescued animals in Costa Rica
From £695 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Our team in Costa Rica are looking for volunteers to help care for animals at a tropical wildlife sanctuary in the next few months!
Namibia carnivore conservation & research project
Assist the team as a Big Cat Conservation Volunteer!
From £1,340 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec
Panda conservation volunteering in China
Care for pandas in the stunning Bifengxia Mountain Range!
From £975 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Orangutan conservation in East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Work with orangutans & sun bears in stunning East Kalimantan
From £1,295 to £1,995 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct
2021: 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul
2021: 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul
Wildlife orphanage volunteering in South Africa
Care for orphaned animals in stunning South Africa!
From £490 to £3,390 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
Shark conservation in South Africa
Conserve sharks, whales and penguins in South Africa
From £829 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Trips run anytime throughout the year
Mountain gorilla project in Uganda
Work towards conservation of the majestic gorilla in Uganda
From £2,995 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 21 Sep, 7 Dec
2021: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun
2021: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun
Malawi volunteering holiday
Volunteer at Africa's top wildlife sanctuary
From £1,370 to £4,350 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at anytime to suit you
Lemur conservation project in Madagascar
Work alongside an award-winning NGO in Madagascar
From £795 to £2,495 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 26 May, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 29 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov
Orangutan volunteering in Borneo
Volunteer at an award-winning orangutan rehabilitation centre in Malaysian Borneo
From £795 to £1,995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
Wildlife conservation course in South Africa
Learn species conservation and habitat management in South Africa
From US $3,000 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 4 May, 1 Jun, 29 Jun, 27 Jul, 24 Aug, 21 Sep, 19 Oct, 16 Nov
Wildlife photography and volunteering in South Africa
Enjoy amazing wildlife photography while giving back!
From US $4,195 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 19 Apr, 17 May, 14 Jun, 12 Jul, 9 Aug, 6 Sep, 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 29 Nov, 27 Dec
Family elephant refuge volunteering in Thailand
Family elephant refuge volunteering in Thailand
From £739 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Volunteering with bears in Cambodia
Care for rescued bears in tropical Cambodia
From £675 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departures every Sunday throughout the year
We are looking for volunteers to join our team in Cambodia in the next few months and help provide a safe haven for the bears!
Black sea turtle research project in Mexico
Work with sea turtles and hatchlings in Mexico
From US $1,495 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Dec, 7 Dec, 8 Dec, 9 Dec, 10 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec
From
£749
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was the people who we worked along side, and seeing the mama turtles and the baby turtles.. (more)Lawrie Drinkaus-Arias
Five stars - one of the best holidays I've ever had! We had fun with the other people who were working there at the same time, and there was plenty to do to
keep us busy, both working and playing. (more)Molly Bull
One night we were walking along the length of the beach in the dead of night and could clearly see the Milky Way illuminated and lots of shooting stars,
whilst holding the hands of my three little girls and my husband - it was the most magical experience we had and an overwhelming sense of peace and
happiness. (more)Debbie Young
From
£925
excluding flights
This experience was absolutely life changing. (more)Mary Lee
We saw a number of bears taking a dip in the water and I enjoyed seeing the pleasure on their faces as they enjoyed the therapeutic effects of the water (more)Suzanne Jones
Excellent. Exceeded my expectations, all very well organised, very good accommodation with lots of help from local rep. Brasov had plenty to offer and the bears were amazing! (more)Deborah Robson
From
£945
excluding flights
Very glad I took part in this project, and would highly recommend to animal-lovers of all ages. (more)Donna Gorin
The most memorable part of the holiday was getting to see the large animals in their natural environment. (more)Claire Springett
The highlight was walking with cheetahs. Unforgettable. (more)Chris Downing
From
£925
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was being around the bears all day and particularly when the tourists had gone we had the place to ourselves. (more)Rhiannon Lewis
Excellent. A great, unique program that can only be experienced in Romania at this sanctuary. And a fulfilling and mutually reciprocal volunteer experience:
we got as much satisfaction and enjoyment out of the experience of helping the bears and the sanctuary as they hopefully benefited from our work. It's very
fun! (more)Heather Jain
From
£1,195
excluding flights
It was an incredible experience. A great mix of locations and activities. (more)Tracey Mobley
It was a highlight to see the orang utan Ganti and her baby come in from the
forest - and the sunbears are truly awesome! But really it was the whole experience that I'll remember. (more)Kim Jordan
Staying with the local tribe in the jungle was the most memorable part of the holiday...10 out of 10. (more)Jennifer Beard
From
£989
excluding flights
It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had and I can’t wait for a chance to
go back and to share the trip with others who would enjoy it! (more)Jonah Cedar
I enjoyed the night patrols, walking by moonlight, seeing the constellations, milky way, shooting stars & some of the lightening storms were spectacular. (more)Julie Clark
This is a really sound conservation project with some clear tangible benefits and as a volunteer you really fee like you're making a difference.
Would highly recommend this project to anyone. (more)Katie Wilkinson
From
US $1,544
excluding flights
A fantastic opportunity. I enjoyed every minute. (more)Hazel Dykes
Definitely worth doing! The type of work and your experience with the organisation depends a lot on the project you’ll be involved in, so familiarise yourself carefully with the info they provide beforehand to know what to bring (more)Alexandra Bergholm
It was a really interesting experience and I definitely recommend it to anyone who love animals (more)Boris Traverso
From
£769
excluding flights
The contact with these very social baboons was the most memorable part of our holiday. Sometimes they play like crazy, sometimes they just like to be close and sleep so deeply when you hold them in your arms. (more)Karsten Georges
An amazing experience. Would recommend to anyone who loves animals and is willing to work hard. (more)Shannon Hiltabrand
The highlight was sitting on a stool in the babies enclosure and having the privilege of a baby baboon sitting on my boot working out how to undo my shoe laces, a 'cuddle' of baby monkeys holding... (more)Gill Stevenson
From
£1,295
excluding flights
All of it was memorable!! Seeing orang-utans in wild and incredible opportunity to see many other animals and birds so close with expert guide. Teamwork sense of achievement in conservation work. Fantastic opportunity. Beautiful location, adequate facilities. Emphasis always on our health and safety. (more)Cathy Dowdle
It was beautifully organised and structured and a great opportunity to be part of another culture and to see wonderful wildlife. An excellent project. (more)Tessa Milne-Day
From
US $4,195
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The fantastic wildlife viewing
Tips?
Make sure you take some cold and wet weather clothes. It is freezing cold in the mornings and evenings in the safari truck
Local benefits?
Yes- The Mara conservation system benefits both the local people and the wildlife and this is funded by visitors
Overall rating?
The whole holiday was great (more)Linda Gould
From
£675
excluding flights
I loved every second of my trip - the people, the country, the bears I worked with... (more)Louise Bednarz
Meeting the bears and being able to really make a difference to their day-to-day lives with enrichment, feeding and cleaning; some of the things we were doing (such as enrichment to keep the bears active and happy) wouldn't get done unless we were there to help out! (more)Heather Reynolds
We were so close to the bears and keepers that you feel part of the project rather than just a short stay helper. I think we were really lucky... to have the baby bear (Lola) arrive when we were there too. (more)Anon
From
€650
excluding flights
Signs of bears and the amazing local food (more)Lyn A
The most memorable part of the holiday was being led on hikes to the remote regions of Northern Greece in search of sighting of the animals residing in the area. (more)Lynne Davies
Most memorable: Exploring this little known (to us) part of Greece, meeting the friendly locals, and eating the fantastic food. The scenery is truly stunning and unspoilt, and the autumn colours were just superb. (more)Baxter Jeffs
From
£739
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Learning about elephant conservation efforts and being part of a uniquely pristine natural environment
Tips?
Be ready to leave behind creature comforts from home and disconnect
Local benefits?
yes
Overall rating?
wonderful. (more)Massimo Marolo
From
£779
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Working with the elephants was amazing, hard work but so rewarding!
Tips?
Be prepared for a change for your everyday life...embrace it!
Local benefits?
Yes indeed.
Overall rating?
10/10 (more)Kam Sian
From
£803
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Bird watching with Mac and night walk in the jungle.
Tips?
The humidity is high but there is a lovely swimming pool so remember swimwear. Garden gloves are useful.
Local benefits?
Definitely supported conservation and gave employment to local people.
Overall rating?
Really great experience. (more)Vivienne Pearson
From
£1,995
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Learned a lot about elephants.
Tips?
Take part in all the activities and go to the beach on you weekends off.
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
(more)Julie Grosso
From
£1,295
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Every second was amazing. No part was less memorable that another. Not exactly a holiday. You are there to work and provide enrichment and stimulus to the Orang Utangs and Sun Bears.
Tips?
Take plenty of mosquito repellent ! Plenty to spare wellington boots at the Lodge. Be prepared for cold showers.
Local benefits?
Yes. That is the purpose of the project - especially as far as the animals are concerned.
Overall rating?
Ten out of Ten. Great group... (more)Adrian Smith
From
£1,340
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
All of it ! Being involved with an on-going human conflicr situation where the farmer was loosing livestock to a problem cheetah allowed me to see 1st hand the devastation that can be caused; then being lucky enough for our group to accompany the vet who darted the problem cheetah who had been caught in a catch cage, thanks to the skill and knowledge of our coordinator. The cheetah's vital signs were all checked, a new GPS collar fitted and then she was re-located.
Tips?
Bring... (more)Mairi Hutchison
From
£845
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I can't name that one and only moment I have to say. The whole experience was memorable. Not only the work but also the people I had the pleasure to meet.
Tips?
I was camping the first time in my life and did some research beforehand. However I did of course made a few mistakes. The next time I would definitely bring a bigger tent and 2 very strong head torches. My tent was ok for 2 weeks but for a longer period it would be to small. A very strong head torch is a... (more)Patricia
From
£709
excluding flights
The highlight was being able to see so many different animals during the multiple game drives: elephants, giraffes, lions, rhinos, hippos, zebras, buffalos. It was truly amazing!
(more)Caroline Mancioppi
5 I couldn't of had a better time. I truly had the time of my life, I felt at home, happy and really didn't want to go home. It seems crazy now to think its all over but this whole experience couldn't have been much better. Best decision of my life. (more)Kirstin Runcie
A fabulous experience and I would be keen to return. (more)Mark Milligan
From
£1,340
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
My most memorable activity was actually my first where I returned a greeting to a baboon as indicated by the guides, I later had to endure a grooming from one of the baboons. The most exciting part was heading to the Big Daddy sand dune in Sossusvlei. Kind of what I always imagined an adventure to be.
Tips?
Two weeks is not enough, to get the most out of your time at this project you'll need to be there at least a month and then there's the other sites to consider.... (more)Stephen King
From
£739
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Spending time with my family and working for these magnificent animals was such a rewarding experience. Hand feeding these gentle giants is something I
will never forget. When you look into their eyes and connect with them it as if they can see who you are. You can tell these are intelligent and kind animals.
Tips?
If you can afford it, stay at the guest lodges. Going back to an air-conditioned room after a hard days work is wonderful. You also have hot water and... (more)Joe Stern
From
€1,409
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
It is really almost impossible to narrow this down, every day was an adventure for our expedition. The scenery was fantastic we had great, mountain
climbing and also travelling between the two locations provided an opportunity for down time and an opportunity to the enjoy the wonderful scenery from
the comfort of our bus. Florian who was our guide and an expert in conservation is a wonderful guide and was there for us everyday, we also had 2 local guides, Azad and Enza... (more)Cathy Bisset
From
£715
excluding flights
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