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Project updates, volunteer testimonials and stories from around Africa
Special offers – Volunteering in Malawi
Save up to 20% on selected volunteer programs when booking between March and the end of July 2024!
Big 5 Wildlife Conservation Project in Zimbabwe – update
Our Big 5 Conservation Project in Zimbabwe has recently started working in a new conservation area, home to cheetahs and wild dogs!
Wildlife Medicine Course 2024
Our Wildlife Veterinary Medicine Course is now taking Vet Student applications for 2024!
Spring Special Offers for Volunteering in Africa!
Save up to 20% on selected volunteer programs when booking between March and the end of July 2024!
Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer – save 25%
Save up to 25% on wildlife sanctuary bookings up until 30th January 2024.
Volunteering in Zimbabwe – save 20%
Save 15% on all bookings for our Rhino & Elephant Programme, Horse Riding Programme and Nature Enthusiast Wildlife Course. Valid for projects and courses starting in January or February 2024.
Mia – My Veterinary Intern Experience in Malawi
Read about Mia’s amazing time in Malawi on our Veterinary Internship.
Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteering – save 15%
Save 15% on all bookings for our Namibia Wildlife Experience made in November 2023. It’s the perfect time to plan your next vacation!
Marine Conservation Volunteering – save 15%
Save 15% on all marine bookings between October and December 2023. It’s the perfect time for a last-minute vacation!
Endangered Wildlife Volunteering – save 15%
Save up to 15% on bookings for our Endangered Wildlife Research programme in Malawi.
What is orphan season in Malawi?
The rainy season in Malawi is the start of the orphan season, when volunteers are most in demand. Join between October 2023 and January 2024 and save up to 15%!
Desert Elephants and how you can help to protect them
We all know that elephants are amazing – but what makes the desert elephants of Namibia so special?
Volunteering abroad for the over 50s
Am I too old to volunteer? Read our guide to volunteering for the over 50s.
African Wild Dogs and how you can help to protect them
Find out how volunteers can assist in the conservation of Africa’s second most endangered carnivore. Often misunderstood, the African wild dog is another victim of the human-wildlife conflict.
Where can I volunteer with elephants in Africa?
Want to volunteer with elephants? We take a look at our top four projects in Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa!
Volunteer with rhinos and elephants in 2020 and save 30%!
We are offering a massive 30% discount on early bird bookings for our Rhino & Elephant Conservation Programme in Zimbabwe. Join between 12th October and 14th December 2020 and save $270 a week!
10 travel hacks for women travelling solo in Africa
Travel tips and hacks that we’ve picked up from travelling, working and volunteering in more than 50 countries. Some obvious, some genius!
World Elephant Day – what can you do?
August 12th is World Elephant Day, a day to give voice to the many issues threatening elephants, including habitat loss, irresponsible wildlife tourism and poaching. What can you do to help?
Travel #ForNature after Covid-19
We take a look at what we can do individually to make sure we align our travel goals with a conscious effort to do right by the planet. How to support biodiversity and travel responsibly.
3 ways to travel responsibly after Covid-19
How can we all travel more responsibly and sustainably when borders reopen? We take a look at what Covid-19 has taught us about the impact of our increasingly globe-trotting lifestyles, and what we can do in the future.
Help support our projects from afar
Our partners in Africa, their wildlife and communities, have never needed your support as much as they do now.
The link between wildlife and COVID-19
We’re taking a look at the connection between wildlife and the coronavirus, and how the virus made the jump into humans.
Five reasons to volunteer with your family in Africa!
Our top reasons why you should definitely think about volunteering with your family this year.
Our top tips for family volunteering!
Family volunteering is one of the safest and easiest ways to dust off your backpack, and introduce your family to new experiences and different cultures. Here are our top tips for volunteering with your family!
Read about Vanessa and her family volunteer trip to Zimbabwe
This post was written by British volunteer, Vanessa, who volunteered with her son Bailey (9) in February 2020, on our Rhino & Elephant Conservation family programme in Zimbabwe.
Winners – Best Eco-tourism Agency
We are proud to have been awarded Best Eco Tourism Agency, Southern Africa in the 2020 Lux Life Travel & Tourism Awards!
A look back at our family volunteers in 2019!
Family volunteering has grown in popularity, and 2019 saw more families than ever join our family-friendly programs across Southern Africa. Take a look at their experiences across three of our most popular projects.
A year in pictures volunteering in Zimbabwe
Take a look back at 2019 in pictures across our volunteer projects in Zimbabwe.
6 bucket list volunteer trips
Our volunteer programmes show Africa in all her adventurous glory, and enable you to have a unique travel experience.
5 reasons to be a solo volunteer!
For solo travellers, volunteering is an organised, safe and exciting way to experience Africa, have a life-changing experience, and meet new people.
Mature volunteers tell us about their volunteer experiences
First-time Africa travellers and senior volunteers, Jim and Steve, give their advice and tips for older volunteers.
Family volunteering in Zimbabwe – “It was life-changing”
The Galenkamps returned home to the USA so inspired by the program and the people, that they brought that enthusiasm home in very tangible ways.
Volunteering for seniors – why you should take the plunge, by Jim & Steve
American volunteers, Jim and Steve, both first time Africa travellers in their early 70s, wrote to us about their ‘bucket list’ volunteering trip to Africa and how it turned into the trip of a lifetime.
A day in the life of a Primate Conservation volunteer
A volunteer’s day at the Primate Conservation Programme in Zimbabwe. Enjoy hands-on work with primates and other small animal orphans, assist with feeding, husbandry and enrichment and work on release projects.
My incredible volunteer experience in Mozambique!
From July to September hundreds of humpback whales migrate into the warm waters off the coast of Mozambique. Our Humpback Whale Research project studies these whales, identifying movement patterns and making photo ID’s of individual whales. Read about Len’s time on the project.
Read about Peter’s experience on our Anti-Poaching Training Course
Regular Conservation Travel Africa volunteer, Peter, talks about his time in South Africa on our Anti-Poaching Training course. “Tracking to 20 metres of a wild rhino without causing the animal any anxiety is just unforgettable.”
Meet Nzou, the famous buffalant of Zimbabwe!
VIDEO: This is Nzou. She’s an elephant who lives with a buffalo herd in Zimbabwe. World-renowned and much loved, this is Nzou’s unique story.
Walking in the footsteps of giants
A beautifully written testimonial by family volunteers, the Manasas, who volunteered in Zimbabwe in June 2019. Read about the wonderful time had by the whole family!
Brand new baby black rhino born at our Rhino project in Zimbabwe!
Vet student, Gianna, joined our team in Malawi as a veterinary intern in June 2019. Read about her amazing experiences working with new and exotic wildlife.
Read about Gianna’s experience as a Veterinary Intern in Malawi
Vet student, Gianna, joined our team in Malawi as a veterinary intern in June 2019. Read about her amazing experiences working with new and exotic wildlife.
Rhino & Elephant Project volunteers reflect on their time in Zimbabwe!
Volunteering myths busted: volunteering in communities does more harm than good
Done right, community programmes are a great way for volunteers to experience a foreign culture, engage with local communities, and develop empathy for people from diverse backgrounds. However, there are a number of ethical factors to consider.
When to visit Victoria Falls and what to do there!
Victoria Falls is Zimbabwe’s must-see destination! In this post, read about what to see and do at different times of year.
Saving the Rhinos – an unforgettable family holiday
Read about the Bentley family’s fantastic family volunteer experience in Zimbabwe, getting up close and personal with endangered rhinos and elephants.
Why you should volunteer with your family in Africa
Different cultures, extraordinary animal encounters, fantastic landscapes and inspirational people – everything you and your family can experience while on a family volunteering holiday.
Volunteer with your family in Namibia – our top 10 reasons why!
For a once-in-a-lifetime family vacation, Namibia is definitely a destination to be reckoned with. Find out why we can’t think of anywhere better for an adventurous family holiday!
Why do I have to pay to volunteer
Why you should pay to volunteer and why you can’t always just work in exchange for bed and board.
When is a wildlife sanctuary not a sanctuary
How can you be sure that you choose an ethical wildlife sanctuary to volunteer at? Read this article to ensure that you volunteer in a responsible sanctuary, dedicated to animal welfare, and focused on animal rehabilitation and release.
Conservation volunteer reviews of our Elephant Conservation Programme
Volunteering myths busted: myth #2 – you’re taking jobs from locals
Volunteering myths busted: volunteering is just for youngsters
Meet Yvonne – four time repeat volunteer!
Yvonne first volunteered with us in 2014, and has since visited our Rhino & Elephant Conservation Programme a record four times! We caught up with her at the end of her 4th visit.
Are you ready for the family trip of a lifetime?
Cathy and her children, Rachel and Billy, have volunteered as a family in Malawi, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique – to name but a few! Find out why they keep coming back for more!
A volunteers review of our Wildlife Warriors Anti-Poaching course
Volunteering in Africa: the adventure you’ve been looking for-2!
Volunteering in Africa: the adventure you’ve been looking for!
Volunteering and Victoria Falls – the best family holiday ever!
Volunteer programmes that help with rhino conservation
Rhino poaching in Africa has reached crisis point, and across the globe, rhino habitats are shrinking. Once found in abundant numbers across Asia and Africa, today three of the five remaining species of rhino are Critically Endangered, facing a high chance of extinction in the not distant future.
