Conservation AfricaConservation in Africa is becoming very popular, with many spending their gap year or career break on a conservation Africa project. African wildlife conservation projects are, not surprisingly, a particularly popular choice. In order to give an idea of the kind of volunteer work abroad available, our complete ‘Conservation Africa' page looks at the best options for conservation Africa projects. If the conservation of Africa and its wildlife is what you'd love to get involved with on your gap year out then there's almost certain to be a project out there that will be of interest.
Conservation Africa OptionsThese Conservation Africa Options help support valuable conservation and research work and have a policy of actively involving volunteers as much as possible.
Conservation Africa - Kenya
In Kenya Conservation Africa projects include a community initiative to help educate people on how they can co-exist better with the native wildlife, as well as an on-going campaign to protect the elephants of the Maasai Mara. a great way to spend a Kenya gap year.
Conservation Africa - South Africa
There are numerous African conservation projects in South Africa.
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There are several conservation Africa projects within the famous Kruger National Park area. These include volunteer opportunities at a monkey rehabilitation centre, reptile park and wildlife sanctuary.
Where you decide to volunteer will depend on the particular country and field of African wildlife conservation that most appeals to you individually. Wherever you end up you'll be making a real contribution to the conservation of African wildlife.
Conservation Africa - Namibia
If you are after an extremely varied Conservation Africa project then the Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary in Namibia gap year would be a good option. Noah's Ark is an animal sanctuary for all types of injured or orphaned wildlife, and has a policy of never turning an animal away. A great example of Conservation Africa.
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