Volunteering with  African Animals

This placement would suit:

This placement would suit people who are concerned about conservation of wildlife, want to make a real difference, want first-hand experience of real African culture and who have initiative.

Cost details:

Costs vary depending on how long you want to stay for. Prices start from £925 for 2 weeks and include food and accommodation, 24/7 support and backup before you go and throughout your placement, as well as meeting you at the nearest airport. When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a minimal additional cost.

Duration details:

When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a cost of £180 per additional week. This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), subject to availability and any visa restrictions that may apply.

This placement would suit:

Any one looking for an exciting conservation experience in Africa. The programme allows volunteers the opportunity to assist in the development of this reserve and would be great experience for students studying Veterinary science and other related courses. It is, however, suitable for anyone, and especially those who love big cats as the majority of the work revolves around observing and studying the reserve's pride of lions.

Cost details:

All our rates include your return transfer and pick up from airport, all accommodation for the duration of your placement, all meals and placement activities. We are a fully bonded agent through IATA; in conjunction with South Africa Airways we can offer some fantastic rates on international airfare.

Duration details:

4, 8 and 12 weeks avaliable

This placement would suit:

You if you try something new and exciting. Living with Lions volunteer programme is home to over 80 Lions including the rare white Lion which is already extinct in the wild

Cost details:

Some food is included

This placement would suit:

Those who have dreamt of galloping across the plains of Africa in search of its great game. Think ‘Out of Africa” and you’re getting somewhere close!

This placement would suit:

This placement would suit anyone with a keen sense of adventure and a love of animals and the outdoors. Someone who is genuinely interested in the conservation of African wildlife, is interested in research and monitoring and wants to experience the African bush first-hand.

Cost details:

Costs vary depending on how long you want to stay for. Prices start from £1,595 for 3 weeks and include food and accommodation, 24/7 support and backup before you go and throughout your placement, as well as meeting you at the nearest airport. When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a minimal additional cost.

Duration details:

This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), subject to availability and any visa restrictions that may apply.

This placement would suit:

Those wanting to work as part of a team as a research assistant actively involved in studying the wonderful biodiversity of this stunning game reserve.

Duration details:

Between 2 - 4 weeks

This placement would suit:

Someone who is passionate about big cats and would like to spend time out in the bush working hands on with lions.

This placement would suit:

This is the ultimate experience or apprenticeship for veterinary, biology, zoology or ecology students. Shamwari is a world famous game reserve so if you want an awe-inspiring, life-changing, behind-the-scenes experience, helping with the running of arguably the best game reserve in South Africa, then Shamwari is for you!

Cost details:

All our rates include your return transfer and pick up from airport, all accommodation for the duration of your placement, all meals and placement activities. We are a fully bonded agent through IATA; in conjunction with South Africa Airways we can offer some fantastic rates on international airfare.

Duration details:

6, 8 and 12 week durations available

This placement would suit:

Veterinary medicine students looking to fulfil their clinical Extra Mural Studies and get fantastic exposure to veterinary practices on a 'Big Five' game reserve.

Cost details:

We are a fully bonded agent through IATA; in conjunction with South Africa Airways we can offer some fantastic rates on international airfare.

Duration details:

The duration for this placment is 16 days and runs on set course dates throughout June- September.

2009 Course dates

Course 1: 18th June- 3rd July 2009
Course 2: 9th July- 24th July 2009
Course 3: 28th July- 12th August 2009
Course 4: 17th August- 1st September 2009

This placement would suit:

Someone with enthusiasm for conservation who is able to muck in and work as part of a team. If you would like to make a career of animal care and welfare or simply contribute to their future.

Duration details:

From 2 - 12 weeks all year round