Big 5 Wildlife and Conservation Experience in South Africa
Location: South Africa: Port Elizabeth
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Multiple dates year round
i-to-i Volunteering
61-63 Chatham St. Fifth Floor Boston, MA 02109 United States
Description
Lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo... will you be able to spot them all? Working on this well run game reserve you will experience life as it happens and get involved in various activities during your stay. See which of the Big 5 you can capture on camera and amaze your friends back home! Not only will you get to see the Big 5 in the wild but you'll also get up close to lions, elephants and other animals at their rehabilitation center too. After a hard days work you can then relax next to the pool or just chill at the lodge and pinch yourself to realize that you really are in such a beautiful place!
Highlights
* Experience life on a real game reserve
* Have an amazing experience working with lions and elephants in the project's rehabilitation center
* Help look after orphaned or endangered species
* See what living in the African bush is all about
* Enjoy listening for the sounds of animals at dusk
Travel Types
- Eco Tours
- Safari
- Volunteering
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
USD 1999.00 for 2 weeks, USD 660.00 for every week thereafter
Cost Include Description:
* Accommodation: Shared dormitory style room in lodge at project
* Food: All meals are included (unless travelling to Port Elizabeth or Jeffrey's bay at the weekends)
* Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early! Transfer back to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ).
* Training: In-country orientation and briefing on arrival at the project
* Support: Pre-departure helpdesk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- animal welfare
- conservation
- wildlife surveying
This Program is open to
American, European, Canadian, Australian, South African, Kiwi, Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Dormitory
i-to-i Volunteering's Mission Statement
i-to-i Volunteering provides unique opportunities for you to travel, work and volunteer abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 16 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations. With over 130 projects on 4 continents, across 22 countries you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching English, community development, conservation, home building, and working with animals.
Year Founded
1994
