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Conservation Projects

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Real Gap have a huge range of conservation projects available all year round. We specialise in Wildlife Conservation Projects and Environmental Conservation Projects providing volunteers with an experience that you won't forget.


Wildlife Conservation Projects
If you are passionate about wildlife conservation, why not get hands-on with one of our conservation projects. You can work directly with endangered animals through conservation work in a rescue centre or you could get involved in education by teaching local people how to be environmentally responsible.

Environmental Conservation Projects
There are also conservation projects involving the environment, where you can help preserve precious ecosystems by tree planting, habitat restoration, and endangered flora and fauna surveys.

African Horseback and Conservation Experience
Riding and caring for horses and learning about African wildlife are at the heart of this unique experience. At night, you’ll shower in the open air and sleep in a bush lodge.
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From £799

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African Reptile Park Volunteer

Get up close and personal with Africa’s wildlife, from Black Mambas to Baboon Spiders. As a reptile centre volunteer, you’ll be involved in research, feeding, building enclosures, demonstrating and much more.
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From £899

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Amazon Turtle Conservation Peru
A chance to see wildlife that most people never will. Work on a project to protect endangered turtles in the Peruvian rainforest, go back to basics and take in breathtaking scenery. From £1499

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America Wolf Sanctuary Volunteer
Help change people’s opinions of wolves and wolf dogs, and care for those that have been neglected and abused. Take the chance to to discover the attractions of rural New Mexico too. From £959

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Big-Five Wildlife Conservation Expedition
Walk with lions and carry out hands-on work with rhino and elephants in Zimbabwe. Canoe the Zambezi River, stay in national parks and take the chance to observe numerous native species. From £2299

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Black Rhino and Elephant Conservation Zimbabwe

Handle rhino, train elephants and make a real difference to the future of endangered species in Zimbabwe. Living close to the animals will give you a unique insight into their lives and make for fantastic photos opportunities.

From £1299

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Borneo Pygmy Elephant and Orangutan Conservation Tour

Help protect endangered Pygmy elephants, see wild orangutans and proboscis monkeys, take a river safari and visit Kinabalu National Park. You'll stay in a comfortable riverside eco-lodge, in the heart of the jungle.

From £999

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Borneo Tribeschildren and Horses Volunteer
A dream for horse lovers and anyone who enjoys the outside – you’ll be fully immersed in rural life, helping with everything from training horses and farm work to teaching English and preparing activities for the children. From £599

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Botswana Okavango Wildlife and Adventure
Work on up to four projects, all of which are based in beautiful and rarely visited parts of Botswana. There are elephant, crocodile, hippo and community projects and you may see other wildlife, such as leopards and buffalo. From £1299

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Brazil Pantanal Research and Conservation
Carry out research to help conserve the lush wetlands of the Pantanal, home to hundreds of species. You’ll track peccaries and other animals, collecting data and observing their behaviour. Meals will include freshly caught fish! From £1299

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California Conservation
Work on two different projects in the Golden State and get involved in activities such as salmon restoration, tree planting, trail reconstruction, building renovation and flood prevention. Perfect for those who want to work in the sun! From £449

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Canada Community Volunteer
Choose a community project that lets you put your skills to use: therapeutic horse riding or sailing, volunteering in a school or gallery or a specially requested project. Explore British Columbia in your free time. From £799

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Chimpanzee Sanctuary Volunteer South Africa
You’ll receive training in sanctuary management and come away with an in depth understanding of chimpanzees. Based near Kruger National Park, you’ll learn about the history and habitats of chimpanzees, sustainable tourism and more. From £649

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Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA)

A flexible programme for people wanting to help protect Australia’s amazing flora and fauna. You can choose from ten locations and stay for as little as two weeks – and you get to experience the Great Outdoors, Aussie-style.

From £399

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Costa Rica Sea Turtle Conservation
Escort baby turtles to the sea, take part in patrols to protect the eggs and observe turtle behaviour. Working next to the Pacific Ocean or the Caribbean Sea, you’ll be part of a highly successful conservation project. From £499

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Desert Elephant Conservation Namibia
Go back to basics in the Namib Desert as you take part in projects that help elephants and landowners to live together in harmony. You’ll go on a unique elephant patrol and get involved in building projects.
From £799

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Ecuador Marine Conservation
Choose from several diving conservation projects that take place around Ecuador. Your contribution to protecting the Machalilla National Park might be to tag sea turtles, map coral, monitor sharks or educate fishermen’s children. From £849

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Fiji Dive, Culture and Conservation Programme

Learn or improve your scuba diving, live with a local family, help build a marine protected area and enjoy the country’s amazing beaches in a 6-week programme of activities that make for the perfect Fijian experience.

From £2299

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Giant Tortoise and Galapagos Conservation

Help ensure no more of these wonderful creatures are lost by contributing to a conservation project in the middle of the Pacific. You’ll take care of the adult turtles, their eggs and the irresistible baby turtles!

From £899

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Gibbon Conservation California
Work with some of the rarest groups of gibbons - small, endangered apes. Through this project, you can get involved with all aspects of their care and efforts to keep them from extinction. From £799

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Hawaii Conservation
Cultivate your interest in botany and nature on the paradisiacal Island of Kauai. You’ll help the flora thrive by carrying out tasks such as planting native species and clearing trials in the Hawaiian forests. From £499

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Honduras Marine Conservation
Get involved in a fascinating marine research project that looks at whale sharks, mangroves, dolphins, the coral and much more. You’ll be volunteering in the second largest barrier reef system in the world! From £879

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Hwange National Park Conservation
Get a one-off insight into life on Zimbabwe’s top nature reserve, home to buffalo, elephant, lions and more. You might be involved in darting animals, checking for snares, studying elephants or checking for poacher activity. From £1299

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Indonesia Experience
Take in the best of Indonesia in a four-week programme. Learn to cook Indonesian-style, meet the locals, visit the temples, explore the beaches and take part in a volunteer project or a week of adventure activities. From £749

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Kenya Maasai and Wildlife Volunteer
Take part in two wildlife projects against two stunning backdrops. You’ll carry out work to help protect big cats in the shadow of Mt Kilimanjaro and monitor elephants on the Maasai ranches in a truly back-to-nature experience. From £1599

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Kiwi Conservation

Play a part in conserving the famously beautiful landscapes of New Zealand. Your projects might involve coastal restoration, tree planting and surveying flora and fauna and there’ll be plenty of free time to enjoy outdoor life! 

From £399

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Kruger One-Year Field Guide Course
Gain the skills and qualifications to work as a field guide by spending 12 months on or near Kruger National Park. Practical training and work experience will teach you all you need to know. From £5399

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Lake Malawi Hippo Project
Live on the banks of Lake Malawi while you work to stop the dramatic decline in hippo numbers. You’ll count and map hippos, educate school children and help protect crops – and have time for exhilarating excursions. From £999

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Lion Breeding and Conservation Zimbabwe
Walk with lions and watch cubs hunt their first prey. This is a rare opportunity to get close to wild animals while contributing to valuable breeding and release work. Explore the grasslands on horseback or elephant-back, too. From £1999

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Malaysia Coral Reef and Turtle Conservation
After taking or upgrading a PADI diving certificate, you’ll be able to dive in Malaysia’s clear blue waters, swimming among the marine life and helping protect turtle eggs and coral. From £1299

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Monkey Rehabilitation Conservation South Africa
Nurse injured and orphaned monkeys, plus baboons, snakes, crocodiles and any other animals needing attention. Longer-staying volunteers have the chance to work on sites that release monkeys back into the wild.
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Namibia Environmental and Cheetah Conservation
Get close to the fastest mammal in the world! Monitor cheetahs and lions and help restore the plains back to their natural state. You’ll play a vital role in preserving African wildlife for the future. From £699

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Namibia Field Guide Training Programme
Train to be a tourist guide in South Africa and learn about birds, mammals, reptiles, geology and more. You’ll be surrounded by stunning scenery and a huge variety of wildlife! From £1649

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Nevada Conservation Volunteer
Help protect some of America’s most beautiful lakes, mountains, deserts and national parks. You’ll build dry stonewalls and create trails that won’t spoi