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 […]
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Our top reasons to volunteer 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. Take the time to explore the
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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.
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The gentle giraffe, a long-legged, long-necked creature of grace that wanders the sub-Saharan African plains. Its distinct appearance has attracted the attention and curiosity of foreigners for centuries past and is an iconic symbol of the African savannah. It is said that Julius Caesar owned one in his personal zoo and dubbed it a ‘cameleopard’,
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When it comes to conservation efforts, much emphasis is placed on renowned land mammals, such as the Big 5. Perhaps because animals on land are more accessible, or because films have misrepresented underwater creatures such as sharks, relatively few people consider the incredible creatures found in the ocean. Our Mozambique-based marine conservation project strives to
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Earth Hour is the world’s largest grassroots movement in support of the environment. Since 2007, it has become so much more than an hour-long lights-out event, and is now a movement which has achieved massive environmental change, through harnessing the power of the crowd. The Hour Saturday 30th March 2019 – 8.30pm your time Every
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Volunteering is definitely not just for gap year students and teenagers. We firmly believe that older volunteers bring an amazing dynamic to volunteer groups, and bring unique sets of skills and experience to a team. The myth that volunteering is just for kids, stems from the early days of volunteering, when it was mainly the realm of
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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.
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“I had a fantastic time on the Wildlife Warriors Anti-Poaching Course and I really want to thank you all for this opportunity. I am very happy and satisfied with everything, and will spread the word about both Conservation Travel Africa and Les!” Read on for Fabio’s review of our Wildlife Warriors Anti-Poaching course! “Everything was
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Have you always wanted to visit Africa? Perhaps even get involved and make a difference, whilst exploring the rich depth of the country? This is the land of majestic wildlife and rich cultures. A place with vast deserts and wetlands – room to explore, reflect and contribute. Scrap the traditional safaris – get involved in
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