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Save Africa’s Iconic Wildlife at Moholoholo

by: African Conservation Experience

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Save animals' lives at one of Africa's largest and longest-serving rehabilitation centres! Spend your days nursing injured, poisoned, and orphaned wildlife back to health, while supporting the conservation of these species' futures and learning about every aspect of animal rehabilitation. Gain hands-on experience working with a huge variety of Africa's iconic wildlife! From preparing food for...

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Program Highlights

Gain hands-on experience working closely with a huge variety of animals such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, honey badgers, antelope, eagles, vultures, and many more!

Learn about and work with the many different bird species at Moholoholo, from the largest population of vultures visiting their vulture restaurant to hand-feeding baby eagles!

Provide genuine support in saving animals' lives by assisting with their rehabilitation and release back into the wild, and providing a good quality of life for those who cannot be.

Care for orphaned animals, from preparing food and bottle-feeding to providing specialist attention by grooming and cleaning the babies.

Experience this life-changing opportunity surrounded by other like-minded volunteers in this busy and social group setting, making it a supportive and friendly environment.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Hoedspruit, South Africa
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Veterinary Science
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • American
  • Australian
  • Canadian
  • European
  • Kiwi
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Recognitions

Innovative Volunteer Abroad Program 2023 FinalistGoAbroad Innovative Volunteer Abroad Program, 2023 FinalistTop Rated Notable Mentions 2022ATOL: African Conservation ExperienceABTA: African Conservation Experience

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.91

Total Reviews

35

Being part of this team was phenomenal!

by: Sam Duggan - AustraliaProgram: Save Africa’s Iconic Wildlife at Moholoholo
10

During my time with African Conservation Experience, I visited Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. This was an incredible experience as I had the chance to work and spend time with a bunch of different animals. One of the most memorable animals that I was able to work with was a baby hippo! That was a really special experience. I also helped look after the lions and cheetahs every day and that is something that I never thought I would be able to say! I think it's an experience that you wo...

person carrying a honey badgerBush babiesvolunteers with sedated cheetahs

ACE and Moholo were absolutely amazing!!

by: Taiya Driggers - United StatesProgram: Save Africa’s Iconic Wildlife at Moholoholo
10

ACE made my trip so much easier. It was my first time out of the country and traveling alone I was super nervous but they really made it stress free. Every detail I most likely wouldn’t have thought of ACE handled such as the small travels to and from places, they helped me set up a hotel that had travel to and from the airport. When I thought I was lost in the airport I made a quick call to them and they helped me find the right way. Truly made the experience so much better because of their...

A honeybadger at MoholoTwo of the wild dogs we looked afterMoholo was absolutely beautiful

Words cannot describe how special Moholoholo is!

by: Pamela Lopez - United StatesProgram: Save Africa’s Iconic Wildlife at Moholoholo
10

I am extremely grateful for the opportunity I had to volunteer in southern Africa, and I want to give special thanks to African Conservation Experience for being amazing. My time with ACE has been truly life-changing. I was in a dark place, and my experience in Africa has brought a whole new light into my life. It has shown me how amazing our world is and made me realise that we can save it as long as enough people can see conservation's importance. I don't know if I can even put into words ...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Hoedspruit, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Veterinary Science

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • Australian
  • Canadian
  • European

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Frequently Asked Questions

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