Esingeni Conservation Project

  South Africa

Port Elizabeth

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Runs throughout the year

Description: Do you want to experience the wonders of Africa's wildlife and learn more about conservation, then come join other volunteers at the Esengeni Game Reserve based near Port Elizabeth in South Africa.

This is an exciting 4 week placement aimed at educating people worldwide about the importance of conservation and how to manage wildlife in its natural environment. Shumba volunteers will visit various private reserves for game drives and to learn about wildlife tracking.

Volunteers are taught South African conservation history, learn about ecotourism management, as well as being involved in local culture by assisting at schools and in the community. Help at the Born Free Sanctuary, feeding lions and leopards, maintaining enclosures or getting involved with educational visits.

A maximum of 8 people can be accommodated, in tents hidden under the canopy of wild olives and are situated a short distance from 2 fully equipped bathrooms with flushing toilets and hot showers. All meals are provided with a western style menu.

Highlights: Project Activities:
- Visits to private game reserves and enjoy wildlife drives
- Learn wildlife Identification and tracking skills
- Wildlife game counts & animal research
- Community outreach projects
- Alien plant control
- Identify bird life and other wildlife tracks & signs
- Conservation history and strategies in South Africa
- Visit to Addo Elephant Park

Qualifications: No qualifications are required as full training is given during the placement.

Cost in US$: 4 Weeks $2499 (GBP1395)

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Someone who likes wildlife and wants to get involved in conservation work. A passionate and committed individual who is looking for an exciting adventure.

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

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Year Founded: 2005