Conservation Discovery

  South Africa

Port Elizabeth

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year

Description: Join this 12 day theory and practical course in the South African bush and improve your personal knowledge of wildlife and conservation.

The conservation course covers aspects such as animal identification, game counting, nature walks, game drives, botany, animal behaviour, history & culture and a visit to Addo Elephant Park. The conservation course will include a sleep out in the African bush, which will provide field exposure to the volunteers.

Highlights of the conservation course are often the wilderness hike, plus the game drive on a private game reserve and a visit to the Born Free Big Cat Sanctuary.

The luxury tents are situated a short distance from 2 fully equipped bathrooms with flushing toilets and hot showers. The bush camp's most enchanting feature is the lodge area with shaded veranda areas and the classic outdoor furniture offers the opportunity to kick back and relax in style!

Highlights: Project Activities
- Identify wildlife tracks and signs
- Identify different species of mammals, birds, insects and trees
- Wildlife stocking density for Private Game Reserves
- Alien plant control and management
- Plant diversity and Endemism
- Morning nature walks
- Plant I.D. and ecology
- SA History and Xhosa Culture

Qualifications: No qualifications are required as all training is given on the placement.

Cost in US$: 12 Days $1250 (GBP 695)

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Someone who is passionate about wildlife conservation and animal welfare and wants to expand their knowledge.

Age Range: 17+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 4-8

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Year Founded: 2005