Conservation and Community - Conservation & Animal Rehabilitation *
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Taking a career break or gap year in South Africa allows you to work with the most amazing wildlife Africa can offer. As a volunteer, you will assist with the re-introduction of indigenous animals and assist in the development of a new conservation game reserve.
This project relies on volunteers with a passion for wildlife and who want to be part of ongoing conservation work. Volunteers must be motivated and be willing to take part in all aspects of conservation work to make a difference and help bring this vast area in the Great Karoo, back to how nature intended it to be.
What will I do?
As a conservation volunteer, you'll play an active role in the rehabilitation of animals, particularly cheetah before they are released and get involved with conservation activities on the reserve. This project is ideal for those wanting time out from their usual routine or those studying wildlife
*Cheetah release and breeding *Fencing patrols *Bird, insect and reptile data capture *Anti erosion work *Cheetah walks in the bush *Reclamation of damaged vegetation *Monitoring of waterholes *Game counts *Bush cooking *Identifcation profiles for game *Constructing boundary fences and bomas *Game transportation *Cleaning enclosures *Feeding animals in temporary enclosures *Assisting wildlife veterinarians *Control and removal of alien plantation
Where do I stay?
Accommodation is provided by cottages within the game reserve or in the main house. The farm is situated approximately two hours from Port Elizabeth within the Karoo area of the Baviaanskloof.
Project Starts every other Monday and finishes on a Tuesday
Start dates 2010: *August: 9th, 23rd *Sept: 6th, 20th *Oct: 4th, 18th *Nov: 1st, 15th, 29th *Dec: 13th
Start dates 2011: *Jan: 10th, 24th *Feb: 7th, 21st *March: 7th, 21st *April: 4th, 18th *May: 2nd, 16th, 30th *June: 13th, 27th *July: 11th, 25th *Aug: 8th, 22nd *Sept: 5th, 19th *Oct: 3rd, 17th, 31st *Nov: 14th, 28th *Dec 12th
Cost & Inclusions
| 2 weeks | £490 per week |
| 4 - 8 weeks | £450 per week |
| 10-12 weeks | £400 per week |
*Three meals a day *Accommodation *Transfers to/from Port Elizabeth airport *Contribution to the local project *Transport in and around the reserve *5 days a week on the project *Town trips *Alumni membership - which includes discounted travel insurance
What next?
CONTACT US for more information or APPLY FOR A CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT
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