DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage
Why choose DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage?
DAKTARI is a registered nonprofit company based in South Africa, close to the Kruger National Park. DAKTARI is also a bush school that operates a wildlife orphanage, where the objective is to inspire and educate local underprivileged children to care for their environment through wildlife conservation. Every Monday we welcome a new group of eight underprivileged South African children for a week a...
DAKTARI is a registered nonprofit company based in South Africa, close to the Kruger National Park. DAKTARI is also a bush school that operates a wildlife orphanage, where the objective is to inspire and educate local underprivileged children to care for their environment through wildlife conservation. Every Monday we welcome a new group of eight underprivileged South African children for a week and give them the opportunity to discover, learn, and become passionate about wildlife and environmental conservation – their heritage. We also supplement their academic curriculum in English, Mathematics, Geography, life skills, and social issues. Our aim is to enable the youth of today to secure good employment in nature reserves in the future and improve their quality of life.
DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage Reviews
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My voluntarie
December 12, 2025by: Jaqueline Ribeiro - BrazilProgram: Volunteer with Children & Animals at DAKTARII really enjoyed the experience. The accommodations are okay, however I think having power outlets in the rooms would improve the service. The food could have included a bit more protein in the meals, and it would be nice to have a fruit or an afternoon snack, considering there are many activities throughout the day. Overall, everything was wonderful — just a few small details that could be improved.
Experiência inesquecível
December 12, 2025by: Jessica Canelli - BrazilProgram: Volunteer with Children & Animals at DAKTARIMinha experiência foi inesquecível, sempre sonhei em conhecer a África do Sul e não tinha melhor projeto par começar que o Daktari. Me senti à vontade, amei as instalações, meu quarto, água quentinha, comida boa, só poderia ter mais opção o café da manhã como presunto e queijo para colocar no pão. Os animais são bem cuidados e amei contribuir para que eles fossem alimentados e cuidados. Amei a recepção e a educação de todos e as atividades com as crianças. Para mim foi tudo maravilhoso. Obrigada
It was a unique experience!
December 12, 2025by: clarisse manso - FranceProgram: Volunteer with Children & Animals at DAKTARIIt was a great experience, I learnt so much. I was made to feel very welcome. I'm leaving with a wealth of knowledge. This experience has changed me and helped me grow. I met some wonderful people and discovered a new culture.
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Interviews
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Silke Gadeyne
Interviewed in 2019
Silke is 23 years old and lives in Belgium. Her biggest passions in life are cats and food and she lost her heart in Africa when she volunteered for s...
Silke Gadeyne
Interviewed in 2019
What inspired you to travel abroad?
Ever since I was a little girl I've always wanted to work with animals. I could barely speak yet when I told my parents I'd have a dog hotel when I grew up. But then life happened and marketing seemed like a better option. When I finally finished school, I booked four (which turned into six) weeks at DAKTARI as a little present for myself. I quickly lost my heart here and applied for a long-term position with Michèle. Luckily she was crazy enough to say yes!
Marie Bauvin
Interviewed in 2019
Marie Bauvin is a French young professional with a passion for conservation and wildlife, dedicating her time and energy to make an impact.
Marie Bauvin
Interviewed in 2019
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I had long dreamt about living in Africa and working towards a meaningful project, surrounded by wildlife. The commitment and passion from Michele and Ian, the co-founders of DAKTARI, is so inspiring that I immediately knew I wanted to be part of the family. They have dedicated their lives to this project and it is an honour to be able to do my bit.
Pretty Mogofe
Interviewed in 2018
Pretty Mogofe is a 26 year old mother to a three year old girl. She is from South Africa in Limpopo province. She likes meeting new people, sharing i...
Pretty Mogofe
Interviewed in 2018
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