Endangered Wildlife Monitoring
AVIVA have teamed up with the Wildlife Africa Conservation Team (Wildlife ACT) to provide you with an unbeatable wildlife volunteering experience in South Africa. This project is unique in that you will actively help to save Endangered Wildlife species by getting involved in some of the most exciting monitoring projects in Southern Africa. Wildlife ACT’s work is focused on Cheetah, Wild dog, Black Rhino & Vultures. They also monitor Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Hyena, White Rhino and Buffalo. As a volunteer, you will be actively involved in the day-to-day aspects of the work, including: - Tracking and locating wildlife from an open 4x4 vehicle via radio telemetry.
- Setting up camera traps at watering holes and game trails.
- Mapping sightings using GPS equipment. You will be taught how to use the equipment.
- Photographing and creating identity kits of animals.
- Studying the animal behavioural for research purposes.
- Completing large scale game counts.
Depending on how long you join our team, you could experience: - Radio collaring of animals.
- Notching (identity marking) of animals such as Rhino.
- Night tracking excursions – for example Hyenas.
- Relocation or re-introduction of endangered species.
- Vulture counts and nest surveys.
- Bird ringing & alien plant control.
Wildlife ACT is an experienced, passionate, hands-on team who are looking for volunteers who want their contribution to be effectively utilized in genuine conservation efforts. If want to make a real difference and have an experience of a lifetime, then come and join the team! Volunteer Testimonial"The two months that I spent in Zululand were some of the best of my life. I arrived from England pretty unsure of what to expect out of the project and myself, and left a more confident person with a fascinating insight into all aspects of wildlife conservation. During my time with Chris I was lucky enough to be on the ground team for black rhino, elephant and cheetah darting with the view to attach tracking devices for data collection in the future. These were especially exciting moments of my time in the reserve, but perhaps even more special were the times driving in the bakkie and coming across an elusive leopard or buffalo unexpectedly I was completely fizzed by Chris's accounts of his own experiences, and my passion for being a wildlife vet was reassured. All I can say is that if you're willing to put the effort in (with some rather early mornings and just as late nights socialising with the team around a braai) you will gain some amazing life experiences and make friends for life. I am already planning my next trip back..."
Ellie What's Included?Your Endangered Wildlife Monitoring Project includes everything below... - A comprehensive welcome brief from a member of the on-site project team.
- Accommodation at the research camp within a game reserve.
- All project related transfers, equipment and consumables.
- All meals at the research camp.
- Supervision and training.
- An attractive certificate recognising your contribution to the Endangered Wildlife Monitoring Project.
If you would like to add the optional ‘Joburg Arrival Package’, the following will also be included: - Johannesburg Airport collection and drop-off.
- Overnight accommodation in Johannesburg before your project.
- Return flights between Johannesburg & Richards Bay.
- Return transfers between Richards Bay & Mkuze to join the project.
If you would like to spend some time with us in Cape Town, you have the option of adding a special ‘Cape Town Week’ to your stay. Everything below is included with the Cape Town Week: - Johannesburg Airport collection and drop-off.
- Overnight accommodation in Johannesburg before your Cape Town Week.
- Return flights between Johannesburg & Cape Town.
- Cape Town Airport collection and drop-off.
- A welcome brief from a member of the AVIVA team on arrival in Cape Town.
- 6 nights’ accommodation at AVIVA House in Cape Town, with self-service breakfasts.
- A Peninsula Tour - A full-day Peninsula Tour which includes lunch, visits to Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape Point, Simon's Town, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and much more. An incredible day rich with history and some of the world’s most beautiful scenery.
- A Cultural Tour - A half-day Cultural Tour, a fascinating introduction to South Africa’s recent political history before and after Apartheid, includes highlights of Khayelitsha, South Africa’s second largest township after Soweto.
- A Winelands Tour - A full-day tour to the beautiful mountains of the Cape Winelands including the Paarl, Franschoek and Stellenbosch regions. Chocolate, Cheese & Wine tastings and lunch are included.
- Advice and support from our experienced team during your stay.
- Return flights between Johannesburg & Richards Bay.
- Return transfers between Richards Bay & Mkuze to join the project.
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