Volunteering with  Rhinos

This placement would suit:

Looking for some hard work that will really make a differnce to hundreds of peoples lives? Build sand dams alongside the locals and create a year round supply of water that will quite litrally save peoples lives.

Duration details:

5 weeks living and working with a rural community outside Machakos.  2 weekends off are included; safari Amboseli National Park and visit Lake Naivasha.

This placement would suit:

Somebody with an outgoing nature, a team player but who is happy to get on with things by himself / herself. And who wants to get out into the African wilderness, learn about conservation and wildlife management and experience life on a private game reserve.

Cost details:

Flights, insurance and visas at your own expense. Very little spending money required whilst at Kwa Madwala. Prices includes all accommodation, all meals, tea / coffee, fruit squashes, equipment, transport, excursions, donation to local Leopard project, airport transfers, local management team, entrance fees.

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 £1,095 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:

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:

Duration details:

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

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