Wildlife Conservation
Xtreme gaps wildlife conservation programs are incredible. Whether you are interested in learning more about nature, or want to get serious with a view to studying for a career in animal conservation we have a range of very exciting programs. When choosing a wildlife conservation gap year project, it pays to do your research. On the face of it projects can look similar. But rarely are two projects the same. With Xtreme Gap Year’s programs, we focus on giving you as much interaction and adventure as possible. That means living on the reserves, surrounded by wildlife and guided by some of the top field guides in the industry.
We have handpicked our conservation projects based on their location, and merit so that you know when you join these programs you can really get involved in hands-on conservation work.
Xtreme Gap Year has land base conservation projects, and marine-based conservation projects. Please get in contact with us to discuss what you would like to do, and we will happily advise the best project for you.
Xtreme Wildlife Conservation Programmes
South Africa Adventure£ 899
A once-in-a-lifetime experience, giving you the opportunity to walk alongside of some of Africa's most majestic creatures. With a one or two-week wildlife conservation programme set in in a big five game reserve. Then hit the road and explore some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, mixed with adrenaline on a one-week garden route, finishing in Cape Town. Awesome group travel with like-minded adventurers it's time to hit South Africa!
Xtreme South Africa Experience£ 1499
The Xtreme South Africa experience, taking the best parts of a South African gap year experience and boiling it down into four weeks of non-stop group travel, action and adventure. Four different weeks, focusing on four different incredible activities. Adrenaline adventures in Cape Town, hands-on conservation and community projects covering the first two weeks. Then an unforgettable adrenaline tour up the coast featuring safaris, bungees and epic scenery before finally finishing on a one-week big 5 conservation project. Fly into Cape Town and out of Port Elizabeth.
Xtreme Wildlife Experience£ 599
Live amongst the African big five on the exclusive private game reserve with Xtreme gap. It’s like a five-star luxury lodge safari experience at a fraction of the price. Joining the Xtreme conservation team, you will go on daily game drives, monitoring and playing an active role in conservation of wild animals in South Africa. The location really sets this project apart, as well as the wide diversity of animals. A truly epic stunning game reserves, with magnificent views to the sea will make this an incredible African wildlife experience.
Xtreme Marine Conservation & Dive Hero Belize£ 899
Hang loose and protect the world's second-largest barrier reef clearing it of lionfish. Staying on an idyllic tropical island, join the Xtreme marine team to protect Whalesharks, Queen conch, lobster and eradicate invasive species. The perfect Caribbean Marine conservation and diving getaway.
Divemaster & Marine Conservation Internship Mexico Playa Del Carmen£ 2159
The Mexico divemaster Internship has it all. Clear aqua marine seas, exciting marine (and night) life and action packed days learning to dive and moving towards your professional level dive accreditations. A great location for Whalesharks between May and September - but great anytime of year.
Xtreme Mexico Experience£ 1119
Discover the Mayan Riviera on Xtreme ´s Awesome Mexico Experience. 3 Weeks incredible adventures in a group. The first week you settle in and learn Spanish and more about the history of the Mayans. The second week the perfect mix of partying and cultural discovery. Finally in the third week you go Xtreme with an amazing adrenaline option plus adventure day!
South Africa Monkey Rehab£ 599
Want to mess about with monkeys all day? Well either work in our office or join this exciting project! The Xtreme Monkey Rehab programme is a really fun african wildlife conservation project. Get hands on and become a surrogate monkey minder from 2 to 12 weeks. All food accommodation provided.
Sri Lanka Experience£ 1049
Sri Lanka Experience A group travel experience like no other. A sun drenched, palm fringed tropical island with turquoise seas. There are lots of action packed weeks to choose from, plus a worthwhile and important turtle conservation project and a chilled beach week at the end! Explore Sri Lanka, its beautiful nature and friendly people while getting a real taste of local life in the tropics.
Divemaster Internship Honduras£ 1599
During the Divemaster course in Honduras you will be living on the Caribbean island Roatan. A tropical paradise with a very chilled culture, white sandy beaches and the best diving in the Caribbean with over 50 meter visibility. Experience the freedom and happiness of the Caribbean and enjoy the island life and the amazing diving of Roatan!
Whale Shark Marine Conservation Mozambique£ 1488
The Whale Shark Marine Conservation Project in Mozambique is the ultimate marine conservation project. Swimming with Whale Sharks (Mozambique is one of the best places in the world to see them) you will be involved in data collection, reef monitoring, and humpbacked whale research. Volunteers will also be involved in turtle nest data collection, as well as getting the chance to live an breathe one of Africa's best gap year diving and backpacking destinations.
Field Guide Course South Africa 4 Weeks or 1 Year£ 2659
Xtreme Gap offers courses designed to supply the South Africa safari Industry with high caliber professional Field Guides. But these courses are not only available to people wishing to enter the industry as field guides, but for anyone who wants to increase their knowledge of the African Bush. So whether you have chosen a professional career linked to wildlife or nature or just finished school and are on a gap year, or if you have possibly taken a career break or are a regular traveller to the bush, this course is for you. Including work experience as a real guide!
Horse Riding and Conservation Mozambique£ 1499
Horse Riding and Conservation Mozambique Imagine untouched white sandy beaches, cliff top views overlooking the ever changing turquoise sea and a genuinely unique and exciting African experience. Experience an ever present spirit of adventure on horse back as you look after a herd of Horses and enjoy some of the best beach riding in the world. So if you are looking to develop your riding skills, discover the culture of Mozambique and make a difference in Africa helping our horses, please join! This is indeed a unique experience for horse riding enthusiasts.
Great White Shark Conservation Project£ 489
Great White Shark Conservation Project This programme offers the unique opportunity for volunteers to engage in the important research and conservation of great white sharks in Cape Town, South Africa. If you are adventurous and love the outdoor lifestyle then this is the perfect programme for you to have the most incredible once in a lifetime experience, as you get up close and personal with these infamous creatures!
Panda Conservation in China£ 699
We would love your help and care with the Giant Panda in China. Although everyone loves a panda, with just 1600 left in the whole world it is the most endangered animal on the planet right now. Saving this species is a race against the clock. Help us care for the panda in China, sign up and get up close and personal with the amazing Giant Panda!
Safari Guide Training 28 Days South Africa£ 2659
If you want to get under the skin of the African jungle, and really find out what it's like to live in the South African bush surrounded by all the wild animals nature, whilst living in an unfenced camp in the Kruger National Park then this is for you. 100% pure adventure and one unforgettable month.
Namibia Wildlife Conservation Experience£ 799
Join a group like minded of volunteers on the biggest wildlife conservation project in the world. This spectacular Namibian wildlife project can use your help. Based in raw African natural setting you will take care of lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, caracals and (baby) baboons. You will make a difference and help to save the wild animals of Africa!
Xtreme Elephant Experience£ 399
From monolithic temple protrusions, to the living, breathing, legendary white elephant herds of the royal order, the faded beer vests of Khao San Road travellers, to the somewhat infamous, green and gold labels of Chang, if there is one symbol that reverberates the mystical and multifarious character of this Eastern land more than any other, it is the Thai Elephant. Discover their ways on the Xtreme Elephant Experience.
Galapagos Conservation Project£ 1489
The ultimate conservation experience in the worlds most diverse and naturally rich islands. The Galapagos. Spend up to a month here volunteering on a research project. This program offers a broad and balanced introduction to the forestry conservation projects currently underway on the Galapagos, and will put volunteers right in the thick of it, with hands-on responsibilities, at a central location on San Cristobal.