Volunteering in  Game Parks

This placement would suit:

Anyone who would like to help research wild animals in the African bush, and get a professional qualification.

Duration details:

2, 4, 6, 8 or 12 weeks avaliable

This placement would suit:

Anyone interested in working on a game reserve and helping to protect wild animals.

Cost details:

Please contact us for details

Duration details:

2 weeks - 12 months

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:

Particularly people who are interested in horses. All levels of rider accommodated

Duration details:

Stay anything from 2 - 12 weeks

This placement would suit:

Adventurous types who want extremely up close and personal experience with lion cubs ... and who hanker to walk alongside the King of the Wilds, out in the Wild - a fantastic experience!

Cost details:

Please note: Because of the hyper-inflation Zimbabwe is currently experiencing (it is the highest in the world!) it is impossible to confirm prices for more than 1 month.

When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a cost of £245 per additional week.

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:

Students wanting to become vets and those currently undertaking a veterinary degree. Anyone wanting to learn more about wildlife veterinary work.

Duration details:

Stay anything from 2 - 12 weeks

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:

This course is ideally an eight-week course, but you can do a 2, 4, or 6-week segment. It encompasses theory with lots of practical work on a selection of game reserves, so it is suited to anyone wishing to learn practical conservation skills or to experience Africa's wildlife first-hand.

Cost details:

Costs vary depending on the length of course you choose. 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.

The course is certificated and there is an additional First Aid Course. If you choose to sit the exams, there will be an addition fee to be paid of approximately £100.

Duration details:

As this is a course, you probably wouldn't want to extend it. However, you can do other projects in South Africa in conjunction with this one, such as a Game Reserve conservation project where you can put your newly-learned skills into practice.

This placement would suit:

people who want to gain an even greater understanding of the African bush.

Cost details:

The price of this placement drops to £395 if you participate in a second Travellers Worldwide placement.

This placement would suit:

Anyone wanting a really ‘wild’ experience in the African bush!

Duration details:

A two week course which can either be a stand alone or done with another conservation placement for a longer trip.