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Big Five Volunteer in South Africa

by: Rainbow Garden Village

5.5 (2)

Go to South Africa to support an animal sanctuary as a volunteer! The project is located in the middle of a breathtaking national park with hyenas, lions, rhinos, elephants, and giraffes! As a volunteer, you are actively involved in the protection of animals and nature. On game drives, you observe the different species and collect data, which you evaluate in the camp! South Africa has long been ...

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Program Highlights

Experience the diversity of South Africa.

Play a crucial role in assisting the important work of protected wildlife reserves.

Gain relevant experience in the wildlife sector.

Connect with new people and build intercultural skills.

Explore the rest of the safari superpower, South Africa.

Quick Details

Locations
  • South Africa
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Cost Per Week$600-900
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Conservation
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

7.11

Total Reviews

2

My Experience with Rainbow Garden Village in South Africa

by: Leonie Schütt - GermanyProgram: Big Five Volunteer in South Africa
9

I had a awesome time in this wildlife Program with Rainbow Garden Village (RGV). Before my Travel i was participating in a RGV Volunteer Seminar, which helped me a lot with my preparations and prevented me also from unexpected experiences on site. My Questions that i had, i does not matter if by mail or phone, was answered by RGV to my satisfaction and i felt well prepared. The Wildlife Program on site was just awesome as i was part of the ranger team. I learned much about wild african aninma...

Volunteering in South Africa

by: Gareth Hanson - GermanyProgram: Big Five Volunteer in South Africa
2

So eine schlechte Erfahrung. RGV hilft dir bei nichts. Das erste was mich nach dem Kauf stutzig gemacht hat, ist das ich bis ich dort ankam nicht wusste wo ich genau wohnen werde. Auch nicht wo das Projekt genau ist. Natürlich logisch weil RGV dadurch ja ihr Geld bekommt. Ich würde immer erst bei Google gucken ob dieses Projekt nicht ihre eigene Webseite hat wo man sich zur freiwilligen Arbeit anmelden kann. Sie zahlen der Organisation einen exorbitanten Geldbetrag, nichts davon geht an die Proj...

Program Details

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Locations

  • South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Conservation
  • Wildlife

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities

Cost per week

$600-900

Program Cost Includes

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

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Resume
  • Disciplinary Clearance Form
  • Online Application
  • Other

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