Wild Coast Wildlife Conservation Project

As a volunteer in South Africa you will see your passion and hard work materialise and contribute towards vital and long-term development schemes, aimed at maintaining the private game reserve, and ensuring the safety of the African wildlife, within the Wild Coast area in South Africa.

Each day will vary in a range of activities, which will see you working as part of an integral team amongst a stunning backdrop of the Wild Coast. At weekends, you will also get to explore and enjoy this area, making the most of all of the excursions available.

Volunteer Role

You can expect to take part in the following activities:

Fence patrols for snares and threats to wildlife, fence management and maintenance
Alien vegetation and soil erosion control
Game counts and wildlife research and monitoring
Interaction experiences at the elephant sanctuary
Working at the lion cub rearing centre
Environmental lectures and wildlife management skills
African night out under the stars
Alternative quad biking bush experience
Bush walks and game drives: Species identification and interpretation
Cultivation of indigenous plants and help develop the nursery. These plants will be used to rehabilitate erosion sites as well as alien vegetation sites.

Project Location

This programme is situated in the Wild Coast area, between Durban and East London on the east coast of South Africa. The Wild Coast region is located in what was the Transkei homeland and boasts some of the most dramatic coastline in Africa.

Accommodation & Meals

The base camp is a permanent Safari tented camp in a stunning and peaceful bush setting. The area around the camp is excellent for wildlife viewing on the reserve. The tents are spacious and sleep up to 5. They are extremely comfortable and fully equipped, with beds and wardrobes etc, each with its own private deck overlooking the African bush.

The game reserve provides you with three meals a day. There will be times when you will be expected to make packed lunches should your work have you out in the field that day.

Programme Overview

Prices: 4 weeks £1499, 6 weeks £1849, 8 weeks £2199,
10 weeks £2549, 12 weeks £2899

How to book & pay:
Secure with £195 deposit. The balance is due 12 wks before departure.

What is included?
Airport transfers
Orientation upon arrival
Activities stated in Orientation
All accommodation
All meals
Full support and assistance
24-hr emergency support number

What is not included?
Personal travel insurance
All flights
Internet and telephone calls
Soft drinks, beer, wines and spirits
Evening meals outside of project
Any excursions not on itinerary

Programme Summary:
Set within a stunning lush green Big 5 private game reserve in South Africa, this volunteer programme is perfect if you are looking to work behind the scenes and become actively involved in wildlife conservation.
Other South Africa volunteer work

Arrival dates:
First Monday of each month.

South Africa Travel Advice:
Visit our South Africa Travel Advice page for useful travel information.

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