Big 5 & Predator Sanctury South Africa Essential Info
Prepare to have an incredible gap year experience assisting in game monitoring, caring for lions and elephants in this incredible big 5 wildlife conservation sanctuary. Work in an elephant sanctuary where you can look after tame elephants, learn about predators at our educational and rehabilitation centre housing endangered species such as Bengal tigers and wild dogs. There is also a tger sanctuary, touch farm, reptile centre, aviary and sporting facilities.
This is also the only game reserve in South Africa that has a living village within the reserve. This allows volunteers to roam freely in the village without having to worry about any security issues, truly becoming involved with the local community. Weekend excursions are also included in the price to cool places like as Port Elizabeth, Jeffreys Bay, Grahamstown and other nearby areas so you can discover some of the most exciting places in South Africa as well.
Role of the Volunteer During your stay you will be involved with feeding and monitoring Africas Big 5 animals including elephants and lions. This might involve bottle feeding lion cubs and working with game rangers to release animals into reserves when ready. Field work in the reserve. The programme also consists of essential maintenance in the game reserve, this might involve activities such as bush clearing and monitoring the game fences and making repairs as necessary. This is an important role and helps protect the wildlife at the reserve. This programme will really develop you knowledge of the African bush and the wildlife and ecosystems that are supported within it. When you are having a day off, you can explore some amazing beaches nearby or learn to surf in Jefferys bay one of the worlds best surfing locations.
Accommodation & meals
Accommodation at the big 5 project is in an ultra comfortable volunteer lodge with shared, single sex, bedrooms and bathroom. Your lodgings are fully furnished and there is a kitchen, lounge, and entertainment room with a TV and satellite. There is also a games room with table tennis and table football and a pool table and outside there are numerous sporting facilities: tennis courts and a cricket field, just be sure not to get eaten by lions when fielding. Food. Breakfast is self serve with generous breakfast items, however lunch and dinner will be prepared for you. Food is health and varied. With the occasional braai (BBQ). Vegetarians will be well looked after and can be catered for on request. Please note there is no alcohol at the reserve.
Getting There The closest airport is Port Elizabeth airport in South Africa. On arrival a representative will meet and transfer you to your accommodation. Please note you will need to organise your flights to leave from the same airport in Port Elizabeth.
If you would like assistance with your flights, we can assist with sourcing the best value flight options, just indicate on your booking form.
When To Go & Project Dates
Th reserve is open all year with the programme starting on the first and third Monday each month.
Price and Dates
Prices and Durations - Big 5 & Predator Sanctury South Africa - 1 week 399
- Big 5 & Predator Sanctury South Africa - 2 weeks 829
- Big 5 & Predator Sanctury South Africa - 3 weeks 1,199
- Big 5 & Predator Sanctury South Africa - 4 weeks 1,599
Included
- Airport transfers
- Excursion and tour of Port Elizabeth
- Arrival orrientation
- All food and accommodation (unless you are out of the reserve)
- Project t-shirt and cap
Excluded
- Flights (but happy to help arrange)
- Travel insurance for the duration of your placement which must include cover for repatriation
- All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing
- All visas
- Transportation that is not related to the project
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in South Africa
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