Blog category: Volunteering
Read our blog posts about volunteering
Family volunteering in Zimbabwe – “It was life-changing”
Pam Galenkamp and her family, from Georgia, USA, volunteered at the Rhino & Elephant Conservation Programme in June this year. They also took a side trip to Namibia as well,
Senior volunteering – 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.
What is orphan season in Malawi?
The rainy season in Malawi is the start of orphan season, when volunteers are most in demand. Join in November and save 15%!
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.
Whale research volunteer, Len, talks about his incredible 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!
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.
Unbelievable opportunity! Join a rhino collaring operation in Zimbabwe!
September 13th-15th 2019: a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get involved on the front line of conservation! Join experienced wildlife vets on a 3-day rhino collaring operation in Zimbabwe – book now!
Save 15% on Rhino & Elephant Conservation bookings!
To celebrate baby Khanya, we are offering all volunteers on the Rhino & Elephant Programme a whopping 15% discount! Book your place to start between 2nd September and 25th November and you will pay as little as $765!
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.
