Voluntary Work
Volunteers on this project spend their time investigating savannah species and their ecology, which involves researching as well as hands on conservation work. Much past research has been focused on keeping up the numbers of big game but this exercise is somewhat pointless if their habitats and other small species are becoming increasingly threatened.
The animals/birds at the top of the food chain have began to suffer from the effects of degrading savannahs, which in turn means they must roam further and so are exposed to new threats. Often overlooked are bats and reptiles even though both play important roles in the ecosystem, more research needs to be done into these creatures.
So far the project has exposed important findings about the savannah species and its conservation – without these discoveries, some species could be lost. The project has been able to identify species for use as health indicators of the savannah ecosystems. With these in mind the main project focuses will be:
- Rhino and elephant monitoring: identifying changes in social structure and activity patterns
- Threatened bird and bat monitoring: movement and reproduction
- Tortoise monitoring: movements and activities
- Threatened plant surveys: reproductive success and survival
What’s Included in the Programme
- All accommodation for the duration of the programme in camping in the National Parks and a backpackers lodge in Ezulwini
- All meals for the duration of the programme
- Airport transfer
- Orientation on arrival
- Savannah Conservation project work
- Camping equipment, when required
- 24 hour support number and contact
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which should include cover for repatriation
- All flights
- All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
- E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, wines and spirits
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary
Prices & Durations
Swaziland Savannah Conservation - 2 weeks £999
Swaziland Savannah Conservation - 4 weeks £1,495
Swaziland Savannah Conservation - 8 weeks £2,195
Swaziland Savannah Conservation - 12 weeks £2,695
