Wildlife Sanctuary
Our Wildlife sanctuary project is situated on a quiet reserve in beautiful South Africa, just one hour north west of Johannesburg. As a volunteer, you will assist with the care and maintenance of the many rescued and injured animals including elephants, lions, tigers, hyena, white lion and many more.
This project is a perfect way to give your input on making a positive difference in the world of wildlife conservation, all while meeting new friends from around the world and sharing life changing experiences together!
What’s involved
- Wildlife enrichment & rehabilitation exercises
- Assisting in upkeep and general maintenance of the sanctuary
- Sunrise elephant walks
- Cheetah trekking
- Predator feeding
- Herbivores feeding
- Leopards cave hikes
Volunteer characteristics:
- Open mindedness
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Willingness to work and get your hands dirty
- Being fun but also patient working with children
- Being open to meeting new people and making new friends
What’s included:
- Airport transfers (O.R. Tambo international airport)
- 3 meals per day (breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Refreshments (water, juices, tea, coffee)
- Shared accommodation
- Laundry service
- WIFI
- Volunteering experience
- Wildlife interactions
What’s not included:
- Flights
- Travel/Medical insurance
- Visas (if required)
- Optional excursions at wildlife sanctuary
- Recommended pre-trip vaccinations
Amenities:
- BBQ facility
- Lodge bar/restaurant
- Swimming pool
- WIFI
- Laundry (1 load per week)
Requirements:
- Above 18 years of age before travelling
- Good level of fitness to carry out daily tasks
- No medical conditions that could put you at risk of injury or illness while in South Africa.
- Basic English
Insurance:
- Travel insurance that includes cover for both medical expenses and Flight cover is completely mandatory.
Optional excursions:
- Quad biking
- Monkey sanctuary
- Hot air ballooning
- Pillinsburg safari
- Soweto day trip
- Monte casino night
- +Many more
Please note that volunteers are welcomed to bring laptops, cell phones and cameras
but do so at their own risk. Lockers are provided however locks are not.
Prices
1st time volunteers
| week | price | week | price |
| 1 | 990 EURO | 8 | 6290 EURO |
| 2 | 1790 EURO | 9 | 7030 EURO |
| 3 | 2590 EURO | 10 | 7770 EURO |
| 4 | 3330 EURO | 11 | 8510 EURO |
| 5 | 4070 EURO | 12 | 9250 EURO |
| 6 | 4810 EURO | 13 | 9945 EURO |
| 7 | 5550 EURO | 14 | 10640 EURO |
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DepartureO. R. Tambo Johannesburg Airport
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IncludedAirport transfers (O.R. Tambo international airport)3 meals per day (breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)Refreshments (water, juices, tea, coffee)Shared accommodationLaundry serviceWIFIVolunteering experienceWildlife interactions
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Not IncludedFlightsTravel/Medical insuranceVisas (if required)Optional excursions at wildlife sanctuaryRecommended pre-trip vaccinations
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