African Conservation Experience: African Conservation Experience - Gap Year or Career Break in Africa - Work with the Wildlife - Volunteer in Africa

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Conservation Placements In Southern Africa

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  • Tuli Conservation ProjectIn the Tuli Block of Botswana volunteers work alongside experienced rangers to establish a baseline ecology study of the wildlife in this vast and unfenced trans frontier region.
  • Zingela Predator Conservation ProjectAt Zingela, you can study some of Africa's most elusive and persecuted predators, focussing on cheetah conservation, leopard and brown hyena studies.
  • Phinda Wildlife Research ProjectAs a 'Big 5' safari reserve, Phinda offers superb wildlife viewing while you conduct field research on the populations of lions, leopards and elephants, amongst other species.
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation CentreVolunteering at the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in South Africa gives you hands on experience in animal care, rehabilitation and hand rearing of wildlife. Join an experienced and dedicated team caring for injured and poisoned wildlife.
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  • Game Capture TeamJoining the Game Capture Team lets you participate in the exciting work of capturing and relocating many wildlife species, including rhinos, buffalo, giraffe and large herds of antelope - this is hands-on and adrenaline fuelled work!
  • Hanchi Conservation ProjectWhile volunteering at Hanchi, you assist in the management of a 9,000 hectare reserve from horseback, which operates a breeding programme for rare antelopes as well as a cheetah sanctuary and predator study.
  • Shimongwe Wildlife Veterinary ExperienceThe Wildlife Veterinary Experience gives you the opportunity to work alongside experienced wildlife vets in South Africa, accompanying them on all wildlife cases and learning first hand and up close about this exciting work.
  • Nholwasi Community ProjectAn immensely rewarding experience, working with local children to promote sustainable and long term conservation, enrich their lives and work with the children of the future.
  • The Dolphin and Whale Research CentreAt the Dolphin and Whale Research Centre you assist renowned marine scientists studying the populations of humpback and bottlenose dolphins, byrde whales, humpback whales, and southern right whales, along South Africa’s coast.
  • Mauritius Dolphin Conservation ProjectAs a volunteer at the Mauritius Dolphin Conservation Project you assist with monitoring and controlling the impact of eco tourism on the local populations of spinner dolphins, melon headed dolphins and bottle nosed dolphins.
  • Tutuka Family Conservation ProjectWork with your family to bring your children's learning to life. Contribute to the conservation research of a Big 5 reserve and join our local community project.
  • Game Ranger Guide CourseThe Game Ranger Guide Course gives you a thorough introduction to the wildlife and habitats of South Africa and Botswana.
  • Wildlife Tracking CourseLearn advanced tracking skills and interpret animal behaviour while following wildlife through the wilderness of Botswana’s Tuli Block. This is a tough and adventurous experience.

African Conservation Experience has been sending volunteers to Africa for over a decade and is the original, most experienced organisation for conservation placements in Southern Africa. We are able to offer each and every applicant the benefits of our personal experience , and all volunteers receive individual consideration . All we ask in return is that you share our passion for wildlife and conservation!

New projects and courses!

- Join our Okavango Wildlife Ranger Course in the stunning Botswana Okavango Delta; learn to track elephants on foot and survive life in the raw African bush! 

- Work together with your family to make a positive difference to conservation and local communities with your holiday this year.

- Become part of a dedicated team studying the impact of ecotourism on dolphin populations off the coast of Mauritius.

 

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We can offer you the chance to work on Game and Nature Reserves alongside Conservationists, Zoologists, Wildlife Vets and Reserve Managers. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and countries, with no previous experience necessary, from the age of 17 upwards. Volunteer Placements are from 1-3 months, and you can combine 2 or more projects in one trip. You could join a placement as part of a Gap Year , in a summer break from school or university, or as part of a career break or sabattical. We also welcome retirees!

Join us for the experience of a lifetime in Africa and make a genuine contribution to the preservation of one of the World's most diverse and vulnerable ecosystems.

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EXPERIENCE AMAZING ADVENTURES

• Supporting Conservation - We make sure that our projects are of real conservation value and make a positive, worthwhile contribution to the wildlife and ecosystems of southern Africa. All our staff, including our UK office staff, are trained Zoologists or Conservationists and so are well placed to assess the work we are doing. Our excellent reputation means that we often get approached to support new projects - we try to get involved in conservation programmes that we know would not be able to run financially without us, thereby maximising the impact of our resources.

• Supporting You - We place great importance on getting to know you as a volunteer and on providing you with a strong support structure throughout your placement. Trained and qualified co-ordinators on each project are there not only to guide the work that is done, but also to make sure that you operate safely in the bush environment and to be there to deal with any problems that may arise, however big or small!

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We believe that sustainable conservation initiatives need long-term support that pays for more than just the basics. This is why up to 60% of your placement fee goes directly to the projects to pay not only for your food and accommodation but also for vehicles, good staff wages, camp maintenance and equipment – the continued existence of the project! Everyone involved with African Conservation Experience – Founders, UK Staff, African Support Staff and all the Co-ordinators (and you as a Volunteer) – work towards the same goal: to conserve wildlife and ecosystems in southern Africa.

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If you have been on a placement with us, or you're going on one soon - or even if you're just thinking about it and want to meet some other people who can tell you what it's like, why not join our Facebook page? There's loads of news from the projects and it's a great place to share your pictures and experiences! Join us now!

On-Line Application 

The site has an easy to use On-Line Application form so you can start your journey to South Africa today. You'll also find other ways of getting an application pack at www.conservationafrica.net/apply


Find ACE at these domain names: www.conservationafrica.net, www.conservationafrica.co.uk

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