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Volunteer at a Rhino Orphanage in UNESCO World Heritage Site
Volunteer at a Rhino Orphanage in UNESCO World Heritage Site
by: African Conservation Experience
Help save orphaned and injured rhinos and protect a UNESCO World Heritage Site by monitoring the rhinos released into the wild. You will not just be supporting conservationists by protecting wildlife populations but an iconic location’s legacy as well. You will learn first-hand about the threats and protection of rhinos from an expert team of zoologists, conservationists, and researchers as well ...
Help save orphaned and injured rhinos and protect a UNESCO World Heritage Site by monitoring the rhinos released into the wild. You will not just be supporting conservationists by protecting wildlife populations but an iconic location’s legacy as well. You will learn first-hand about the threats and protection of rhinos from an expert team of zoologists, conservationists, and researchers as well as the role a rehabilitation center (and you!) plays. Discover the ecological factors affecting rhinos, how they are "umbrella species" of the ecosystem, their communication styles, and social structure. With this information, you can directly support the rhino orphanage and assist with daily feeds for the baby rhinos and the monitoring of adult rhinos that have already been released. Surrounded ...
Program Highlights
Gain hands-on experience and a deep understanding and appreciation of the entire rhino rehabilitation process, with ongoing training and supervision from a world-class team!
Learn about the preparation of milk for baby rhinos and how to feed the orphans, and prepare grass and pellets for the released rhinos in the reserve.
Explore a UNESCO site as you monitor the rehabilitated rhinos in a Big 5 reserve, making sure they integrate well with their new environment.
Enjoy a non-touristy, exclusive experience, limited to only a couple of people at a time.
Relax in the evening around an open fire, sharing your experiences with the other volunteers and program staff, making friends for life.
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- Limpopo, South Africa
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Animal Welfare
- Biological Research
- Conservation
- Education
- Environment
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- All Nationalities
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The most incredible expereince - already planning my return back next year!
by: Alwyn McCombe - United KingdomProgram: Volunteer at a Rhino Orphanage in UNESCO World Heritage SiteIt's almost 3 weeks since l returned from South Africa where l spent a week at The Rhino Orphanage & what a week it was. From the initial booking to when l got home again it was nothing but " The Animal Experience of a Lifetime ! ". With Rhino being my favourite animal this was always going to be a huge huge deal to me & ACE did not disappoint!!! From being met by a very welcoming & friendly ACE Rep at Johannesburg Intl Airport, to our driver who drove us to the meet point where we got picked up...
An amazing experience!
by: Mikkel Rothmann - DenmarkProgram: Volunteer at a Rhino Orphanage in UNESCO World Heritage SiteIt was perfect! I’m from a non-English native-speaking country, and I felt that it was so easy to understand everything. The experience in itself was just amazing!! The staff were phenomenal at their work and very good at teaching. Another amazing thing I loved about ACE was that they made it so personal. They make the trip exactly like you want to, and then they also keep making sure you have a good experience throughout the trip. They even remember all your great stories even though they h...
ACE were incredibly supportive and Golola was a beautiful experience - I will be back!
by: Bridget Drynan - United StatesProgram: Volunteer at a Rhino Orphanage in UNESCO World Heritage SiteWhen I decided I wanted to volunteer I did months of research. I kept coming back to ACE, and I'm thrilled I did! They spent time to help me find a program that was best suited to my interests, they sent emails as my volunteer date got closer with valuable information. Once in Africa, they supported me throughout the transition from landing to my destination. While volunteering they even checked in with me to see how my experience was going! I was extremely satisfied with everything and if I...
Program Details
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Locations
- Limpopo, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Biological Research
- Conservation
Availability
Years Offered: 2023, 2024
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
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