Volunteer Africa

Imagine...25,000 hectares of bio-diverse lush, green South African bush

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Help with conservation


A percentage of the costs paid by volunteers goes directly back to the reserve, so that they can continue with their work. 

Donations are made monthly to the Born Free Foundation, Wilderness Foundation and Save the Rhino, all of which are actively involved in conservation work in South Africa. Volunteers will work in conjunction with and alongside the Born Free Foundation Big Cat Sanctuaries. Born Free are active in the local community, and volunteers may help get involved in the education of the local community children, helping them to be made aware of the importance of the work done by Born Free.


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Imagine the opportunity to work behind the scenes with the conservation department at the Shamwari Game Reserve.  The reserve monitores and continually introduces game year round.  And this project gives you the chance to get involved with 2 Born Free Big Cat Sanctuaries located at the reserve.

Conservation at Shamwari is about the management, development and rehabilitation of the environment to create a sustainable ecosystem. The conservation department at Shamwari has a highly effective team including a qualified wildlife veterinarian, ecologist and environmentalist.

Being at Shamwari is a great way to learn about the different aspects of the reserve and the wildlife & to feel part of the conservation team.

You could find yourself involved in activities such as...
  • Game monitoring / counts
  • Game capture
  • A Community project
  • General reserve maintenance
  • Camping out under the stars (now, that depends on the weather) 
  • Orientation of camps and facts
  • Fence, wire and rubbish clearing
  • Fence patrol
  • Survival sleep out
  • Road maintenance and bush clearing
  • Rock packing along fence lines                                           
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    Please...
    • Always consult with your GP before starting any new form of exercise
    • Note that animals are unpredictable - and they may not always want to be seen or found.  We cannot guarantee how close you may or may not get to animals in specific programmes - common sense must prevail.
    • WASH YOUR HANDS after touching animals BEFORE eating or snacking.  (It could be a good idea to take some antiseptic wipes or handwash with you, just in case loo facilities don't provide soap.)  Do not let children put their fingers into their mouths or suck thumbs after touching animals - it's common sense!
    • The amount of contact you can have with animals varies from one place to another & one animal to another.  Common sense must prevail.   
    • Before you visit places, check that there are no current regulations/conditions which could mean that they are closed. Also check for opening hours. 
    • Take your rubbish home with you, at animals' requests
    • Note our disclaimer  - we cannot be held responsible for any injury, damage or otherwise to you or any third party as a result of your taking part in any activities on this site. 
    • Note that we do not sell products or provide voluntary opportunities.  Any product or service you may purchase is subject to the terms & conditions, disclaimers & policies of the companies selling them.    We are simply referring you on & raising your awareness that such opportunities exist
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