Wildlife Research Volunteer

MALAWI

Malawi

2 weeks - 12 months

Tuesday

Up to 5 people

Age 18+

From Β£1,370

Malawi

2 - 12 weeks

Tuesday

Tues

Up to 5 people

Max 5

Age 18+

From Β£1,370

What's the project about?

Our wildlife research volunteer placement focuses on monitoring species of special concern in beautiful Liwonde National Park. You’ll study iconic and endangered species such as lions, cheetahs and elephants, and collect data that will directly inform long term conservation strategies.

Cheetah sitting looking at camera
Elephant walking past large dam

How will I be contributing?

Wildlife research volunteers are based at Liwonde National Park. You will get involved with tracking large carnivores or elephants, assisting on camera trap surveys and recording opportunistic sightings. Working as part of a team, you’ll learn how to conduct radio tracking, animal ID and data entry. You’ll also experience truly unique moments as you learn more about individual wild animals.Β 

What makes this project ethical?

Malawi’s research projects are designed to improve conservation knowledge and practice and include issues such as biodiversity monitoring and wildlife management. This means that wildlife research volunteers not only have the opportunity to spend time out in the field learning new skills but also contribute to research that makes a real difference, helping inform, guide and evaluate ongoing conservation actions in Malawi.

Game viewing vehicle in bush

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