Vervet Monkey Sanctuary
Would you like to experience living in the African bush rehabilitating the indigenous vervet monkey? Special Offer - Join anytime during July, August or September this year and save 10%! As a volunteer at the world’s largest centre for vervets, you will help to care for over 700 monkeys. You may be involved with hand-rearing orphans (in baby season) and be lucky enough to see juniors venture out into their new enclosures, watching them become real monkeys. We have some ex-pets here that often need some time spent grooming from outside the cages before they are ready to be integrated into troops. In addition you will help the monkeys further by building new enclosures and maintaining the upkeep of the foundation. Some of the project activities you could be involved in include: - Collecting, chopping and delivering food for monkeys.
- Hands-on care-giving of baby monkeys, helping in our sickbay.
- Monitoring and report writing of monkeys around the Sanctuary.
- Cleaning monkey cages, washing feed bowls & plates and cleaning blankets.
- Assisting with introductions and rehabilitation of new monkeys.
- Assisting with basic medical practices and administering medications.
This is an ideal project for anyone who has ever dreamed of working with monkeys. Be prepared to work hard and experience working under the African sun with this threatened, intelligent and indigenous primate of Africa - The vervet monkey. What's included?During your stay, we will provide all your project transfers, accommodation and food. Your Vervet Monkey Sanctuary Project includes everything below... - Transfers between Tzaneen and the Vervet Monkey Sanctuary - There will be someone to welcome you when your coach arrives!
- A comprehensive welcome brief from a member of the on-site project team.
- Accommodation at the centre.
- All your meals (a vegetarian diet, which has received rave reviews from previous volunteers!).
- Supervision and training.
- Donation to the sanctuary (paid by AVIVA).
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 & Coach station collection and drop-off.
- Overnight accommodation in Johannesburg before and after your project.
- A return coach trip between Johannesburg & Tzaneen.
- Return flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town.
- Cape Town Airport collection and drop-off.
- A welcome brief from a member of the AVIVA team.
- 6 nights’ accommodation at AVIVA House in Cape Town with self-service breakfasts.
- 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 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 largest township.
- 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.
- Our booking service for all attractions and events.
- Advice and support from our experienced team during your stay.
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