Conservation with  African Animals

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:

People looking to get a very hands-on approach to African conservation. If you've ever dreamed of getting really close to Africa’s wildlife such as lions, hippos, wild dogs etc - this is the project 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:

4, 8 and 12 weeks also available

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:

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, entrance fees, camping equipment, transport, airport transfers, excursions, conservation fee, donation to local Leopard project, local management team.

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 £225 per additional week.

Duration details:

These Game Reserve placements can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), restricted only by any possible visa requirements.

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This placement would suit:

people with a passion for African wildlife, and the chance to work hands on with lions, elephants and black rhinos, as well as the chance to see the rest of the Big 5 in National Parks and wildlife conservation areas. Also canoe the mighty Zambezi River, visit the Victoria Falls.

This placement would suit:

Those wishing to track and monitor cheetah, leopard and brown hyena populations contributing to the ongoing conservation effort to help secure a future for these stunning animals.

Duration details:

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:

Those interested in learning the lores of the African bush through our wildlife conservation and research project. Join us for amazing sightings of the Big 5 in one of Africa’s most famous wildlife reserves!

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