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!
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.
We are proud to have been awarded Best Eco Tourism Agency, Southern Africa in the 2020 Lux Life Travel & Tourism Awards!
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.
“We had an amazing time and one we will never forget. My children feel like they made a difference in the lives of the animals, and I learned so much about animal welfare and care.” Words from Danielle, a family volunteer at our Primate Conservation & Sanctuary Programme in Zimbabwe. Volunteering with your family is …
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First-time Africa travellers and senior volunteers, Jim and Steve, give their advice and tips for older volunteers.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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