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Large Predators Research & Conservation Project, Thanda

Location: South Africa: Kwa-Zulu Natal

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Dates: Throughout the year

http://www.africanimpact.com

6 Carlton Close Noordhoek Cape Town, Western Cape 7985 South Africa

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Phone: USA Toll Free: 1-800-606-7185 UK Toll Free: 0800-098-8440 +27 (0) 21 785 6600

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Description

Based at the award winning Thanda Game Reserve you will help the research team by gathering information in the field and spending time in the bush on conservation initiatives.

Collect data and conduct vital research on large predators, including lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena to provide information for the Thanda Foundation. This will involve being in the bush to observe hunting, social, breeding and territorial behaviour at various different times of the day.

Highlights

The Highlights:

* Live in the heart of a Big 5 game reserve
* Collect data and conduct vital research on large predators, including lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena to provide information for the Thanda Foundation
* Monitor the night time movements of the Predators in the park
* Assist on conservation initiatives within the Park such as alien plant control, soil erosion and snare sweeps
* Assist on game capture if and when possible

Qualifications

No previous experience is necessary for this project - just a passion for wildlife and conservation!

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

USD 1795 +

Cost Include Description:

* The project fee entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with via the Thanda Foundation
* Transport between Durban airport and Thanda on Sundays only. We will arrive at the airport for 10.30 and leave at 14.30
* Orientation program, including a security briefing on living within a Big 5 game reserve
* All daily transfers to and from your projects during your stay
* Full board and lodging, which includes 3 meals a day at our volunteer house
* Assistance at your projects by African Impact staff and volunteer coordinators

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Animal Welfare
  • Biological Research
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Research
  • Veterinary
  • Volunteering
  • Wildlife Surveying
Age Range
18 +
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living

Participants Travel to South Africa

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
2 working days
Post Services Include
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
Year Founded

2004

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