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Volunteer Africa
Coming to Africa, but overwhelmed by choices? The Conservation Co offers meaningful volunteer opportunities and volunteer work Africa, if you are taking a gap year, career break or working holiday abroad. These are some of the programs we have on offer for individuals who want to make a REAL difference to conservation in Africa. What grabs you??
 | African Wildlife Research Experience An exciting and thorough hands-on introduction to African Wildlife Research: collar and track leopards, get close to and study a troop of baboons, learn how to monitor Elephants in the Kruger and help a local community develop an environmental management plan. Includes a trip to Kruger National Park and Tuli Wilderness In Botswana!!! | £ 1200 (1 month)   |
 | Meerkat Research Volunteer You can be a part of one of the only meerkat research volunteer projects in South Africa. Based at the foot of South Africa’s 7th highest mountain near Lesotho, volunteers live and work on a beautiful game reserve surrounded by wildlife: An unforgettable meerkat experience! | £ 1300 (1 month) |
 | Tree Planting Expedition See some of South Africa’s most beautiful reserves and work hand in hand with local communities to remove alien invasive plant species, set up indigenous nurseries and plant indigenous saplings in deforested areas. This is a truly satisfying way to travel from Cape Town to Kruger! | £ 1400 (30 days) |
 | Rastafarian Eco-Project Set in the middle of Kayalethu township in South Africa you’ll find a colourful Rastafarian community. They are turning neighbouring land into a garden of eden which benefits and uplifts the local community and eco-system. You will get to know Maxie, Paul and Leo while you help them maintain their eco-reserve and rehabilitate the local river system. | £ 500 (2 weeks) |
 | Coastal & Forest Wildlife Monitoring Spend your days in the ancient Tsitsikama forest in South Africa: one of the oldest coastal forests in Africa. Surrounded by gigantic trees, ferns and crystal clear streams you will help us monitor and study endangered species such as the Knysna Grass Owl, small forest antelope and the very elusive Knysna Forest Elephant. | £ 650 (2 weeks) |
 | Workshops with Local Kids Teach disadvantaged children the importance of preserving their natural heritage. Work with schools in the township, at orphanages and with street children and give them the gift of nature appreciation. You will play a part in skills development and environmental education which are key to conservation issues in Africa. | £ 550 (2 weeks) |
 | Garden Route Experience Do you want a well rounded volunteer experience? Immerse yourself in a colourful and diverse community. Volunteer in South Africa alongside the Rastafarians in a township eco-project, experience meaningful wildlife research and influence South Africa's young naturalists on community volunteer projects. | £ 1100 (1 month) |
 | Looking for a Community Project in Africa? Although we are a conservation-focused volunteer organisation, we have several community projects that we like to support. If you are interested in volunteering on our community projects request info. Otherwise e-mail us with your requirements and we will find your ideal project for you. | P.O.A enquire |
Great News!!
A New Species of Chameleon has been discovered on the African Wildlife Research Project.
Are small, private game reserves important to African Conservation?
