Wildlife Volunteer
Want to be a wildlife volunteer, work up close with Africa's amazing animals and make a valuable contribution to wildlife conservation initiatives. As a wildlife volunteer with Amanzi Travel you can work hands-on caring for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants and many other animals at sanctuaries and rehabilitation programmes throughout this beautiful continent. View our Wildlife Volunteer opportunities below:
Windhoek, Namibia
Volunteer with wildlife and big cats on this internationally renowned wildlife conservation project in the breath-taking Khomas region. The Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary was set up to care for and protect wildlife (mainly big cats) in trouble from all over the country and volunteers will work up close with a wide range of African wildlife, including lions, leopards, wild dogs and the beautiful tame cheetahs!
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Neuras, Solitaire and Namibrand, Namibia
This project represents a unique opportunity to experience and help in the entire process of caring for and releasing big cats into a conservation environment. Your experience begins at the Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary where you will look after and care for the animals, then moves to the edge of the Namib Desert, where you will chart the progress of, and maybe even release, leopard and cheetah.
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Gobabis, Namibia
For anyone wanting a true African wildlife experience and the opportunity to make a real difference to animals, Noah's Ark is the place to be! This family-run wildlife sanctuary in the Gobabis region of Namibia, never turns an animal away and is ideal for volunteers wanting to make a real difference and help care for and look after the beautiful wildlife that have found a safe home here. A truly unique experience!
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Tuli Block, Botswana
Volunteers looking for a truly rustic African experience need look no further! This project, based in the Northern Tuli Game Reserve which is home to more than 1800 elephants, aims to give volunteers the opportunity to study wild animals in a wilderness environment and to produce really valuable data that can be incorporated into academic research projects throughout the world.
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Eastern Cape, South Africa
Shamwari Game Reserve is world famous and one of the largest Big 5 Reserves in the Eastern Cape as well as being home to the Born Free Foundation and the beautiful big cats that have found a safe home there. Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in the groundbreaking work of these two world leading conservation organisations.
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Hoedspruit, South Africa
An exciting opportunity to work hands on with some of Africa's most endangered wildlife including Cheetahs, Painted Dogs, African Wild Cats and many other animals at a this leading sanctuary and breeding centre in Hoedspruit. Volunteers work with the dedicated staff in all aspects of wildlife care and rehabilitation as well as being involved in any wildlife veterinary care or hand rearing of animals that may be needed.
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Livingstone, Zambia
This project, just a stone's throw from Victoria Falls, offers a fantastic opportunity for volunteers to work hands on with lion cubs on the world’s leading programme for the release of lions back into the wild. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to take part in a research project to improve the understanding of the ecology of elephants and conservation education in the local community.
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Namib Desert, Namibia
A rare opportunity to be part of a truly worthy cause which takes volunteers to the scenic wilderness of the Namib Desert, home to endangered desert elephants. Working alongside local conservation teams, volunteers undertake pioneering initiatives to facilitate a peaceful human/ elephant coexistence, while observing these special animals in their natural environment. A unique wilderness adventure!
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Eastern Cape, South Africa
Experience a truly rewarding conservation programme in the stunning South African bush! Working with local ecologists volunteers undertake pioneering research and close-encounter activities to aid conservation and animal reintroduction in the Great Karoo and may assist with community programmes. Research predatory habits of Cheetahs, get close with Vervet Monkeys and learn ancient tracking skills!
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Eastern Cape, South Africa
This fantastic wildlife project gives volunteers the opportunity to experience the spectacular vistas of the Eastern Cape as well as making a very real contribution to the wildlife conservation, game reserve management and community initiatives. Volunteers also work up close with the big cats at the predator centre including white lions, wild dogs, cheetah as well as the beautiful tigers.
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Chingola, Zambia
Live in close contact with over one hundred chimpanzees and other animals in need of care and attention, including bush babies, monkeys and squirrels. Witness the incredible animal relationships in the close knit chimpanzee family structure, and be part of the day-to-day care of the orphanage's inhabitants.
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Near Johannesburg, South Africa
The Lion Park provides volunteers with a hands-on wildlife experience that you will never forget! Volunteers have the opportunity to interact with lions including the stunning white lions, hyena, cheetah, wild dogs and leopard. The park aims to promote wildlife conservation through the exposure of members of the public to and interaction with the beautiful animals that inhabit the African ecosystem.
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Near Port Elizabeth
An unique opportunity where volunteers work on Game Reserve Conservation Initiatives and up close and hands on with the Africa's amazing wildlife in the breeding/rehabilitation programme - including animals like Cheetah, Hyena, Servals and Caracels. Volunteers walk out with the Cheetah in the reserve - a experience you will never forget!
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Hoedspruit, South Africa
An amazing opportunity to visit the untamed beauty of this Wilderness Reserve in the Limpopo province of South Africa. This project brings new challenges and developments each day and volunteers will be involved in the monitoring and research of the wildlife and the natural environment. Volunteers can also sleep out under the stars - an unforgetable experience!
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Limpopo Province, South Africa
Volunteers have the opportunity to work with experienced rangers and conservationists on the stunning Big 5 Makalali Game Reserve. Experience and learn all about the African Bush and its wildlife whist tracking and monitoring the animals - sometimes on foot! Also an exciting opportunity to get back to nature and spend a week out in the wilds at the dedicated Bush camp!
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Zululand, South Africa
A rare opportunity to make a real difference to African conservation. Volunteer teams work with conservation experts in some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in Zululand, including a number of unique and distinct game reserves and National Parks, tracking and monitoring endangered wildlife such as Cheetahs, Wild Dogs, Rhino, Lions and Leopards. A remarkable conservation experience.
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Gweru, Zimbabwe
A once in a lifetime experience to work with the majestic African lion on the world's leading lion breeding and release project; In addition to walking with lions, hand rearing cubs and conducting invaluable research into lion behaviour, volunteers will also have the opportunity to work with orphaned elephants as well as helping out with wildlife management and boundary patrols on the reserve.
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
An incredible opportunity to join a ground-breaking lion rehabilitation and release programme in Victoria Falls. Volunteers will get to walk with lions, work alongside research technicians and teach a conservation class at a local school. A hands-on once in a life-time African bush adventure, which includes daily close encounters with majestic African lions.
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Imire Safari Ranch, Zimbabwe
At the Rhino and Elephant Sanctuary volunteers have the opportunity to work hands on with the endangered Rhino as well as the Elephants and other wildlife on this beautiful Ranch. This is an ideal project for anyone who wants to become immersed in working with wildlife up close. It offers a unique opportunity - to live amongst and share in the daily experiences of a 10,000 acre Game Reserve.
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Tzaneen, South Africa
Volunteers provide vital care for the many primates, including vervet monkeys and baboons, that find a safe home at this incredible rehabilitation centre. Based just an hour away from the Kruger National Park, this is the world's largest primate rehabilitation centre and has been helping hundreds of monkeys be rehabilitated back into their natural habitat and have a new chance at life in the wild.
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Amakhala Game Reserve, Near Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Wildlife Conservation and Game Reserve Management Volunteer in the Eastern Cape of South Africa on a beautiful 15,000 acre Game Reserve - home to the "Big 5" - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. With fantastic scenery this reserve boasts grassy savannah plains with a wide variety of bush flora, many watering holes and the wide and captivating Bushman's River...
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Limpopo region
Volunteering at the Vervet Monkey Sanctuary is a great opportunity for those with an interest in primates to get involved with animal welfare/conservation work. Volunteers work alongside a world-renowned primatologist and will be trained in all aspects of primate care, including serving as "surrogate parents" to baby monkeys and introducing juvenile monkeys to existing troops at the sanctuary.
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Gansbaai, South Africa
This project offers a unique opportunity to view the Great White Shark in its natural environment, either from a boat or an underwater cage, in addition to seeing many other wildlife species. Volunteers will learn a lot about the Great White and then put that knowledge to use by assisting in conservation and research into this awesome animal.
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Hoedspruit, South Africa
Volunteer with horses in South Africa. This horse sanctuary offers a safe haven for horses who have been abused and neglected. Volunteers will help to care for horses including assisting any veterinary activities and post operative care, feeding, grooming, tack maintenance and general care of the animals and yard. The highlight is exercising the horses in the nearby Moholoholo Game Reserve.
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