Penguin Rescue in South Africa

  South Africa

Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: All year round

Description: Set outside of Cape Town in the heart of the Cape Province, this penguin rescue centre has cared for over 83,000 seabirds during its 38 years.

You will learn how to catch, handle, feed, tube and administer medication to a variety of seabirds, as well as assist in the Intensive Care Unit. You will also sail to Robben Island, one of the world's largest penguin colonies, to release the penguins you have cared for. These release voyages are the ideal opportunity to see some of the Cape's whales.

The accommodation is in half board local home stays. We also include mountain biking on Table Mountain and a day's wine tasting tour, by mountain bike!

Highlights: Penguin release trips to Robben Island, Table Mountain

Qualifications: No qualifications necessary. All training provided.

Cost in US$: From 2,210 USD

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 17 years old upwards

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

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Gapforce's Mission Statement: We feel that with all of the air travel that is necessary to participate in our global projects it is right for us to take measures to balance out the CO2 that is produced. We have therefore taken the approved measures to ensure your Gapforce adventure is carbon neutral. We aim to have UK qualified medics or doctors on all our expeditions. We utilize BSI 8848; the provision of expeditions and adventurous activities outside the UK. We only have a positive impact on our environment. We also adhere to the Year Out Groups Code of Practice for Expeditions and are a part of the Foreign and Commonwealth Offices Know Before You Go campaign. We are an independent organisation with no corporate shareholders etc. We can therefore ensure your payment goes to where it's needed most: your project. Part of every allocation is specifically provided to help build the future of your selected community.

Year Founded: 1997