Amakhala Conservation Project

  South Africa

Port Elizabeth

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Runs throughout the year

Description: Amakhala is a 5000 hectare game reserve in South Africa Game Reserve and is a unique conservation initiative that allows animals to be re-introduced to the area. The challenge is now to re-establish conservation projects where they once roamed freely and so making a contribution to the conservation of our natural heritage.

Volunteers will assist in monitoring and managing wildlife within the reserve. Involvement will include tracking lions and other animals with a telemetry device. This is valuable fieldwork for the Amakhala conservation centre's ongoing research on animal behaviour. They will also have the opportunity to pay a visit to the Born Free Big Cat Sanctuary and gain so real up close and personnel time with the wildlife.

The volunteer accommodation is extremely comfortable and based off the reserve in Paterson. It is a large house, with fully furnished ensuite bedrooms, as well as a lounge, dinning area available. All meals are provided and the house has Satellite TV, telephone and Internet access.

Highlights: Project Activities:
- Game drives for wildlife tracking and identification
- Assisting resident vet with darting & wildlife treatment
- Wildlife management relocation & game counts
- Anti-poaching activities & alien plant removal
- Birding surveys (orientation)
- Community outreach project

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

Cost in US$: 4 Weeks $2695 (GBP1495); 8 Weeks $4295 (GBP2395)

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