As a volunteer, you will be playing an active and important role in the preservation of South Africa’s
rare and endangered species. Among your duties, you will be responsible for the initial set up and continuation of some of
the most innovative new conservation and monitoring projects. Monitoring and research will mainly be focused on Cheetah, Wild
dog, Black Rhino and Vultures, though other species such as however Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Hyena, White Rhino and Buffalo
may also be monitored during your stay.
Your work at the reserve will require a very hands-on approach to day-to-day tasks, activities you are
likely to be involved in include:
- Animal behavioural research
- GPS mapping of animal sightings; GPS training is
inclusive
- Creation and updating of animal identikits
- Game counts
- Tracking and locating endangered
species; training in the use the radio telemetry tracking equipment will be ongoing
Additional activities may also include:
- Relocation & re-introduction of game
- Radio collaring of wild animals
- Vulture counts
and nest surveys
- Night excursions to monitor wildlife
- Bird ringing
- Conservation work within the
community
- Alien plant control
The information you gather will be instrumental in helping conservationists to specialise their efforts
for wildlife preservation. Monitoring is an important part of following population demographics, animal movement patterns,
habitat utilisation, and poaching incidents. An increased knowledge of which will assist with the streamlining of
introduction and removal projects for endangered species, and help to provide conservation authorities with vital data and
information.
Please note:
Activities are subject to change according to the needs of the project at the
time of your stay. Volunteers who are flexible and willing to participate in a range of activities will find their experience
enriching and fulfilling.
What's Included in the Programme
- Airport transfers
- Orientation
- Accommodation
- Food
- Training and equipment
What's Not Included in the Programme
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Optional activities
Prices and Durations
South Africa Wildlife Research - 2 weeks £999
South Africa Wildlife Research - 4 weeks £1,899
