Explore Southern Africa

  South Africa

Rural Areas

Dates: Visit our website for upcoming start dates.

Description: Learn about conservation in some of the most fantastic wildlife locations on Earth and help provide an education for underprivileged children in South Africa. Join GVI and explore Southern Africa. You will begin by spending 5 weeks on a wildlife research expedition in the Limpopo province of South Africa, then you will move to a township outside Cape Town where you will assist at care centers or schools for 4 weeks. Finally you will journey to Namibia where you will spend 2 weeks protecting and tracking the mysterious desert elephant.

* How this program makes a difference

Each of these projects makes a difference in its own way. On the research expedition in South Africa you will collect vital data used to determine predators impact on prey populations, social structures, genetics and spatial movement. In Cape Town you will help to educate young children living in poverty. In Namibia your efforts will help build walls that protect community windmills while also allowing the elephants to drink.

Highlights:
* Track and observe big game such as lions and elephants
* Work alongside qualified guides
* Master radio telemetry techniques
* Sleep out under the African stars
* Visit areas no other tourists can visit
* See Table Mountain

Qualifications: No special training or qualifications are required as you will receive training in the field.

Cost in US$: $6030 for 11 weeks

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: 2008 marks a decade of commitment from GVI to all volunteers and partners. Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998