| In some ways South Africa is different from | | | | |
| the rest of Africa as there is less poverty | | | | 6. Attending as well as giving lectures on |
| and strife here. South Africa is home to some | | | | environmental issues and wildlife management |
| of the most spectacular game reserves and | | | | |
| landscapes. Considered as the adventure | | | | 7. Participating in bush walks and taking |
| capital of the world, South Africa offers | | | | game drives to help in identification of |
| many pleasures from the Gold Reef city in | | | | different species and interpreting their |
| Johannesburg to hiking across the scenic | | | | behaviors. |
| route of N12. It is known as the rainbow | | | | |
| nation and has a diverse range of activities | | | | 8. Assisting in cultivation of indigenous |
| to offer and places to see. One of the most | | | | plants in a nursery. These plants will later |
| popular destinations in South Africa is the | | | | on be used for rehabilitating the erosion |
| Kruger National Park, which is the icon of | | | | sites. |
| African Safari. The Kruger National park is | | | | |
| home to several lion prides, herds of wild | | | | 9. Creating a catalogue of birds by |
| elephants and thousands of other small and | | | | monitoring their activity, breeding and |
| bid animals and birds. From spotting the | | | | behaviors. |
| elusive leopard at Sabi Sands to watching the | | | | |
| lion pride enjoy a meal in the Mala Mala, | | | | • Wildlife Research and |
| this national park is one fairy tale ride. | | | | Rehabilitation: As a part of volunteering in |
| The Sun City and the Garden route are two | | | | South Africa, you will be handling different |
| attractions that you can afford to miss. The | | | | wildlife research activities. You will be |
| garden route is a natural theme park that is | | | | assisting field supervisors in the following: |
| home to Dolphins and whales and if you are | | | | |
| lucky enough, you might end up with a pearl | | | | 1. Capturing of wild animals for collar tags |
| of your own. | | | | and releasing them in the wild. |
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| Why Volunteer In South Africa | | | | 2. Observing complex procedures done on wild |
| | | | animals especially if they are injured |
| South Africa lies deep in a myriad of colors | | | | |
| that vary from the different cultures to the | | | | 3. Grooming horses |
| different flora and fauna that lies in the | | | | |
| heart of this magnificent country. | | | | 4. Rehabilitation work on various |
| | | | animalsincluding lions and cheetahs |
| Types Of Projects Available | | | | |
| | | | 5. Learning the coastal systems as well as |
| As a part of volunteering in South Africa, | | | | the ecology and developing an understanding |
| you will get to choose the kind of project | | | | of the coastal dynamics |
| you are interested in. The different types if | | | | |
| projects available include: | | | | 6. Assisting other volunteers and staff on |
| | | | various local community projects |
| • Wild Coast wildlife | | | | |
| conservation project: This is one of a kind | | | | 7. Working with experienced staff in wildlife |
| project, which will bring out the best in | | | | identification and identifying behavioral |
| you. As a part of volunteering in South | | | | changes |
| Africa, you will be surrounded by the | | | | |
| stunning and awe-inspiring wild coast that | | | | Volunteer Requirements |
| stretches from Durban to East London. | | | | |
| Situated in the Transkei homeland, it has | | | | Age: The minimum age for volunteering in |
| some dramatic coastlines and will including | | | | South Africa should be 18 or older. |
| working at the base camp as well as on the | | | | |
| field. The age requirement for this project | | | | Fee and Other details |
| varies from 18-40 years. As a part of | | | | |
| volunteering in South Africa, you will get | | | | There is a fee attached to each of the |
| different opportunities to work with wildlife | | | | projects that you volunteer for. The fee is |
| under this project. You will get the | | | | charged in advance and is charged for the |
| opportunity to learn about the South African | | | | following: |
| big cats and other wildlife during your stay. | | | | |
| The different activities that you will be | | | | 1. Accommodation |
| involved with as a part of volunteering in | | | | |
| South Africa includes: | | | | 2. Emergency evacuation services   |
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| 1. Patrolling the fence and looking for and | | | | |
| removing snares and any other threat to the | | | | 3. Food/meals |
| wildlife. Also assist in fence management as | | | | |
| well as maintenance. | | | | 4. Travel insurance |
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| 2. Assist in removing any alien vegetation | | | | 5. Transportation within the region |
| and help towards controlling soil erosion | | | | |
| | | | 6. Emergency support |
| 3. Wildlife research as well as monitoring | | | | |
| their activity | | | | 7. All types of training material |
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| 4. Interaction with the locals and other | | | | 8. Supervision by local staff |
| monitoring activity of elephants | | | | |
| | | | 9. Orientation on arrival |
| 5. Working at the rearing centre for lion | | | | |
| cubs | | | | 10. |