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GO WILD GAME RESERVE   ZAR13,015.00

Be an active part in the conservation of Africa’s wilderness and its wildlife.
This volunteer program will give the volunteer the opportunity to make an actual difference in the conservation of Africa’s beloved wildlife!

 

Volunteer

The program consists of volunteers working with wild and tame animals, as well as, assisting with hands on conservation work. Volunteers will be exposed to all aspects of conservation from game capture and predator management to harvesting wild plants for relocation. The program will allow the volunteer to help uplift the environment and create a better living area for the reserves wildlife.


Weary travelers and locals shared tales of blood curdling encounters with lions, leopards, elephants and other ferocious beasts as they rested at Pollards Inn, a popular stopover on the wagon route that ran north from Algoa Bay.This untouched wilderness boasts a past as rich as its abundant wildlife population which includes the elephant sanctuary, endangered and exotic wildlife. The locals fondly refer to it as `The Place of Gathering` The project rests gently on the legendary Sidbury Plains. Here the cries of British Settlers rang out in the 1820`s as they battled Bushmen, Hottentots, Xhosa tribes and wild animals to establish a new life in Africa. To support their prospering sheep farming community, the settlers built the village of Sidbury, which is the site of one of the oldest Anglican Churches in South Africa. St Peter`s Church was built in 1838 and remains at the hub of Sidbury community life today.

This quaint English Frontier town is also home to one of the oldest cricket grounds in South Africa, which continues as a celebrated feature of Sidbury village.

Every Monday

1 month prior to project start date

Available

South Africa

Eastern Cape

Port Elizabeth

Rural (isolated community with few resources)

No

No

Availability

18

Animal

- Game capture and relocation
- Caring for lions and elephants in the reserve`s sanctuary
- Opportunity to become involved in community upliftment projects
- Predator management, including feeding, breeding instigation and research and general maintenance
- Veterinary activities, including immobilisation by means of tranquilisers and surgery when applicable as well as inoculation and disease prevention
- Aiding in game spotting and anti-poaching efforts
-Fauna and Flora conservation, including the Big 5
- Investigation of maladies and topical diseases and ailments due to parasites.
- Many other lesser activities such as assistance to other smaller institutions, etc
- Game evaluations and counts and area observations
- Landscaping and nursery upkeep and purchases
- Building camouflage and area cleanups
- Harvesting of wild plants for relocation
- Soil movement, dam repair and alien vegetation control
- Domestic stock care
- Fencing
- Predator feeding and maintenance Elephant issues, feeding and training
- General wildlife functions

The volunteer will make a difference to the environment by creating a better living area for wildlife and also uplifting the environment itself.

2 Weeks

- General good fitness and health
- Some animal or flora knowledge or experience is a bonus
- Must be prepared to “slog it”, it can be hard work

Intermediate English

5524

Yes

None

- Volunteers share rooms with members of the same sex, when necessary
- No alcohol is allowed on the Reserve
- Laundry is self maintained
- No pets are allowed
- Food is supplied in the staff canteen twice daily
- Bread, bottled water and similar are supplied
- Bathrooms are shared by house inhabitants.
- Volunteers stay in farm houses within the village on the reserve

- Lunch and supper are provided in the staff canteen
- Bread, water and similar are provided when appropriate
- Food consists of beef, chicken and vegetables or soup
- Staff canteen is available for minor purchases of sweets, cool drink, etc

Transport arrangements are made by the team leaders and are at no additional cost when informed timeously.

- Accommodation
- Meals
- Beverages with meals
- 2 excursions per month to surrounding areas
- Transport to and from Kwantu
- Orientation of Port Elizabeth on arrival

- Any extras that you would like (tours, excursions over and above the ones organized by Kwantu etc)
- Towels and toiletries

Yes

Working with wild animals can be very dangerous if the correct procedures are not followed.

*Generally, HIV/AIDS is extremely prevalent in the South Africa so it is your personal responsibility to take care with regards to health and safety, as well as sexual relationships.