Wildlife Volunteering
If you dream about learning English and getting to know more about wildlife in South Africa, this is your programme.
Recommended for
students and recent graduates who would like to contribute to the preservation of South African wildlife while learning English.
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What is this programme about?
This programme is designed for volunteers that are interested in having a truly African experience while making a difference to the local wildlife and environment. Activities for this programme vary on a day-to-day basis and are dependent on weather and various other factors.
The game reserve is situated outside Port Elizabeth. The reserve is a host to a variety of wildlife including the Big 5. In addition to the mixture of grasslands, sub-tropical vegetation,
fynbos and bushveld, it also has naturally formed pockets of water, amazing rock formations and splendid flora.
Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Removal of alien vegetation in and around the reserve
- Lion tracking and monitoring
- Wildlife structures
- Tree planting and landscaping
- Elephant sanctuary
- Fauna and flora work in the nursery
- Wilderness trail walks and patrol
- Fence patrol
- Game Counts and Captures
What is included?
- Return schedules transfers from airport in Port Elizabeth
- Trip to nearby shopping centre
- Guided wildlife tour
- 1 Reserve T-shirt
- 1 Reserve peak cap
- Orientation on arrival
- Meals whilst on Reserve
- Shared accommodation
What is not included?
- Transport/flight from and to Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
- Insurance
Extra Inclusions
Accommodation
- Shared accommodation: Males and females will be separated
- Check in: Monday by 4pm | Check out: Sunday at 6pm from the reserve
- For arrivals before Monday and departure after Sunday, student shall make his/her own accommodation arrangements.
Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (At the Reserve, 7 days per week)
Scheduled transfers
Scheduled transfers normally run as follows (times may change slightly to accommodate volunteers)
Arrival
- Monday: Port Elizabeth to Reserve (departs 4.00pm)
Departure
- Saturday: Reserve to Port Elizabeth (departs 9.00am)
- Sunday: Reserve to Port Elizabeth (departs 6.00pm)
*Please ensure that you take into consideration the schedule above when you book your inbound and outbound flights.
Eligibility
- You have to book at least one week’s tuition before the Wildlife Volunteering programme.
- You have to be able to converse in English.
- Your acceptance will be dependent on issuing officer at the local home affairs office in the applicant’s home country.
- Visas may not be extended.
Why LAL?
- We offer a quality volunteering experience set in the scenic beauty of South Africa.
- We have a wide range of projects in different social sectors.
- We provide you with the opportunity to take part in a variety of tours and excursions.
- We give you placement inventory information prior to arrival in South Africa.
- Although tours and activities are not included, we can arrange them for you!
Key Facts
Age:
18-30*
English Tuition:
Student must attend minimum one week English tuition at LAL
Minimum English level:
Intermediate (B1+)
*Older participants are welcome to apply.
Lesson Schedule
