14 days tour

Wildlife Reserve Volunteer In South Africa

Wildlife Reserve Volunteer In South Africa

This tour includes:

Others

Accommodation (Volunteer House) Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Airport Pick Up (Mon 9:30am-3:30pm) Airport Drop Off (Sat Or Sun) In-country Orientation 24 Hour In-country Support 24 Hour Emergency Support Dedicated Pmgy Travel Mentor Email & Telephone Support Volunteer Handbook Live Pre-departure Webinars 100% Financial Protection Regular Program Inspection Certificate Of Completion

Accommodation

Volunteer House During your time on the South Africa volunteer programs you will live in one of our Volunteer Houses. This is located right in the middle of the reserve compound. The accommodation is basic but comfortable. Furthermore, it offers a friendly and lively atmosphere for international volunteers. Youโ€™ll be living with other volunteers from around the world, so youโ€™ll make plenty of friends along the way. We will transport you via jeep to and from the accommodation for your volunteer work in South Africa. Volunteers will be transported to each volunteering activity on the reserve. This service is included in your Program Fee. You will be housed in either the Kubs Quarters or Mafusa Camp dorms. The dorms are single-sex dorms. Volunteers are provided with bed linen, cupboard space and a mini-locker safe to store any valuables. We strongly recommend that volunteers bring a padlock. Alternatively, they can often be bought from our small shop on-site if forgotten. Bathrooms are shared In a dorm-like form with a western-style toilet. In addition, hot showers are usually available. There are communal areas across the accommodation. They come with comfortable sofas, fridge space, books and tea/coffee stations to enjoy some relaxation. Wi-Fi is available (although intermittent) in the main lounge area outside of volunteering hours. This is a short walk from the volunteer accommodation. Volunteers have access to the swimming pool, tennis courts and entertainment room during downtime as well. Furthermore, a chargeable laundry service also operates once per week for all volunteer in South Africa participants. As a result, volunteers can hand over their clothes to be washed, dried and returned to them. Most importantly, the reserve has on-site security throughout. This includes around the accommodation compound and on the main entrance into the reserve.

Meals

During your volunteer trip to South Africa, volunteers will be provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Meals are aimed to be as varied as possible across the week so that each day is different. For example, the breakfast consists of cereals, bread, butter, jam, peanut butter, tea, coffee and cheese. However, sometimes the reserve serves eggs, sausages or baked beans. In other words, it can vary and also be a combination of the above from time to time. As for lunch and dinner, the reserve provides a wide variety ranging from burgers, chicken and macaroni cheese. This extends to vegetarian dishes, chips, potato casserole and so on (so you definitely wonโ€™t go hungry!). Finally, all meals come with a salad option as well. Please note that all meals are served at the Mafusa dining area. Above all, no cooking is allowed in any of the kitchen areas.

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included in the Program Fee.

Others

Flights To South Africa Travel Insurance Visa Criminal Background Check

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

Transport

Your airport pick-up is included in the cost of the program. Volunteers are based on the reserve and within close proximity to where the daily tasks take place. You will be transported to and from the work locations by safari jeep. This project transport is included in your Program Fee.

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Itinerary of your trip Wildlife Reserve Volunteer In South Africa

  • Day 1 Day 1: (Monday) Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: (Monday) Arrival

      Your flight into Port Elizabeth should arrive between 9am โ€“ 3:30pm if possible. Our taxi leaves Port Elizabeth at the latest at 4pm on a Monday (or when the last volunteer lands if before), which means a 3:30pm arrival time at the reserve at the latest (it is about a 90 minute road journey from the airport to the reserve). If you cannot find a flight that lands before 3:30pm and miss this cut-off time, you will need to arrange accommodation for yourself in Port Elizabeth for the night on the Sunday the day before and then meet the transfer team at the airport on the Monday.

  • Day 2 Day 2: (Tuesday) Orientation
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: (Tuesday) Orientation

      After a good nights rest its time to begin your time on the project with us. The induction day is very much a hands on experience where you will spend time on a game drive across the reserve as well as a theoretical induction.

  • Day 3 Day 3-5: (Wednesday-Friday) Volunteering Begins
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3-5: (Wednesday-Friday) Volunteering Begins

      Working hours on the reserve are generally speaking Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm split into a morning and afternoon session with an hour or two for lunch (please note working hours are dependent on weather and nature of activity). The evenings and weekends are at leisure.

      You will get the chance to get up close and personal with some of South Africaโ€™s most famous residents. There will be the possibility to care for lions, elephants, rhinos and leopards and get involved in our rehabilitation centres and elephant sanctuary work.

      The activities for the rest of the week are extremely varied so no two days will be the same. Itโ€™s not all work and no play as the program is designed to provide a physical and fun experience every day.

  • Day 4 Day 6-7: (Saturday-Sunday) Weekend!
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6-7: (Saturday-Sunday) Weekend!

      It is up to you how you spend your weekends. You are more than welcome to stay at the reserve, but note no volunteering activities are scheduled across the weekend.


       


      We operate a transfer to and from Port Elizabeth on the Saturday morning returning on the Sunday night that has no additional cost should volunteers wish to venture into Port Elizabeth for the weekend. Sometimes volunteers will make use of the transfer service and then make their own independent travel to other locations from here.

  • Day 5 Day 8-12: (Monday-Friday) Volunteering Contiues
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8-12: (Monday-Friday) Volunteering Contiues

      Your next week will follow a similar pattern, as you will be volunteering from Monday to Friday. Time will fly so make sure you make the most of it. Our local team are there to support you throughout your stay. Whether youโ€™ve lost your passport, want some advice for weekend travel plans or just need someone to talk to, they are there for you.

  • Day 6 Day 13: (Saturday) Last Day
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: (Saturday) Last Day

      Our scheduled transfers normally run as follows (roughly as times might change slightly to accommodate volunteers):


      Saturday โ€“ Kwantu to Port Elizabeth (departs 9AM)


      Sunday โ€“ Kwantu to Port Elizabeth (departs 6PM)


      Should you be departing on the Monday or later, you will have the choice of going in for the weekend excursion and staying over in Port Elizabeth on the Sunday night, or spending your last weekend on Kwantu and returning to PE on Sunday afternoon to spend the night there.


      Most participants will leave the reserve on the Saturday morning transfer and spend the night in Port Elizabeth at their leisure and this transfer is included in your Program Fee.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 65

This experience is only available for adults within this age range.

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