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Malawi - Wildlife Rescue Center

by: GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

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Due to an increase in deforestation and the struggles between man and wildlife, many of Malawi's wild animals are losing their natural habitats and are often found injured or in severe distress. The project offers a safe haven for these animals, assisting in their recovery and rehabilitation and, wherever possible, releasing them back into the wild. Those that cannot be released find a permanent h...

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Quick Details

Locations
  • Lilongwe, Malawi
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist - Intern Abroad ProgramTop Rated Provider 2023 - Notable MentionInnovation in Sustainability Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.73

Total Reviews

1

I had the chance to participate multiple times in lion capture and collaring and release

by: FreyaProgram: Malawi - Wildlife Rescue Center
8

While undertaking biodiversity monitoring research volunteering, I had the chance to participate multiple times in lion capture and collaring and release. I was involved with the team where we darted particular lions, performed brief health checks, documented important lion identification information and put on collars. I was mostly there to help and take notes but on one of the days, I got to do the eye drops by myself which was really cool.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Lilongwe, Malawi

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Tours
  • Focus Areas
  • Community Service & Volunteering
  • Fields
  • Animal Sciences

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Gap Year Timing:
  • 1 Year
  • 1-3 Months
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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