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