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.
Mature volunteers tell us about their volunteer experiences Read More »
First-time Africa travellers and senior volunteers, Jim and Steve, give their advice and tips for older volunteers.
Mature volunteers tell us about their volunteer experiences Read More »
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.
Volunteering for seniors – why you should take the plunge, by Jim & Steve Read More »
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.
A day in the life of a Primate Conservation volunteer Read More »
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.
My incredible volunteer experience in Mozambique! Read More »
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.”
Read about Peter’s experience on our Anti-Poaching Training Course Read More »
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!
Walking in the footsteps of giants Read More »
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.
Brand new baby black rhino born at our Rhino project in Zimbabwe! Read More »
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.
Volunteering myths busted: volunteering in communities does more harm than good Read More »
Why you should pay to volunteer and why you can’t always just work in exchange for bed and board.
Why do I have to pay to volunteer Read More »
Five more reasons to get excited about our volunteer projects in Zimbabwe! Despite often being in the headlines for the wrong reasons, Zimbabwe has remained on the bucket list of canny travellers throughout the last two decades. The welcoming locals, abundant wildlife and unspoilt national parks make it a destination not to be missed. We
10 reasons to volunteer in Zimbabwe – part 2 Read More »