Go Behind the Scenes at a Big 5 Wildlife Reserve

I’ve always wanted to take a meaningful trip to Southern Africa. When I came across African Conservation Experience (ACE), I knew they were the right company for my adventure. When you first contact ACE, you will speak with a wonderful consultant who will talk to you about your goals so that they can help you choose the perfect project. They even connected me with a previous volunteer so that I could hear about their experience, which was incredibly helpful! Upon arrival in South Africa, you...

I had an amazing experience volunteering for six weeks at the Phinda Wildlife Research Project with African Conservation Experience. During my time there, I had the opportunity to work closely with a variety of species in the field, including rhinos, cheetahs, and many other animals. This experience provided me with a unique opportunity to learn about conservation and reserve management from local professionals. Some highlights of my trip included participating in management activities such a...

The entire trip was fantastic with not a moment of negativity. From my first communications with the African Conservation Experience (ACE) team; they were responsive, clear, and detailed to make the travel arrangements stress-free. Upon arrival, our transfer from Johannesburg Airport to the partnered hotel was straightforward. We found the accommodations at the hotel to be very pleasant and clean, and the meals were tasty. We even met some of the other ACE travellers that night, which was enjoya...