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Conservation Discovery is a 12 day course aimed at educating people worldwide about the importance of conservation and how to manage wildlife in its natural environment. This shorter course based at the bush camp is part of the longer 8 week Wildlife Conservation Course and aims to give volunteers an insight into wildlife management in Africa. The course is not only aimed at gap year travellers but also career breakers wanting to experience a wildlife adventure.
The course is taught by Dr Wayne Vos who will cover many different areas of conservation and wildlife management, including African culture, wildlife conservation, plants, animals, orientation skills, insect and reptile identification. Usually volunteers will be given a short lecture in the morning, which will later be backed up with practical experience in the African bush.
Shumba volunteers will visit various private reserves for game drives and learn about wildlife tracking. The newly acquired knowledge is brought to life with guided walks in the reserve and it’s a great opportunity to get up close and personal with the local wildlife!
You may also have the opportunity to help out at the Born Free Big Cat Sanctuary. In the past volunteers have helped to feed the leopards and lions, maintain the enclosures and get involved with the school groups who come on educational visits.
The dynamic nature of the schedule will allow volunteers to go on field trips that suddenly arise when something exciting is happening in a nearby reserve. Past volunteers have been involved with rhino relocations and game captures.
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The course will cover a variety of conservation topics during your 12 day stay.
Orientation drives to game reserves & lodges
Mammal identification, social organisation and behaviour
Wildlife monitoring, including giraffe, lion, rhino & plains game
Visit to the Born Free Foundation Sanctuary Big Cats
Guided walks and trails through the reserve
Plant identification, ecology, conservation and alien plant control
Insect, reptile and amphibian identification
Enjoy morning talks on conservation topics
Identifying wildlife tracks and signs
Visits to private game reserves and game drives
Visit Addo Elephant National Park
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A maximum of 10 people can be accommodated, in tents hidden under the canopy of wild olives, offering privacy and seclusion. Tents are situated a short distance from 2 fully equipped bathrooms with flushing toilets and hot showers.
The bush camp’s most enchanting feature is the lodge area, which consists of stunning stone and thatch buildings. It is fully furnished with a comfortable sitting area and large fireplace. There is a fully equipped kitchen and attractive wooden dining facilities. Two shaded veranda areas with classic outdoor furniture offer the opportunity to kick back and relax in style.
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19 April - 30 April
19 July - 30 July
30 August - 10 September
1 November - 12 November
**4 week & 8 week programmes also available**
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| Project Fees |
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| Combination of Projects |
Yes you'll be able to combine this with many other Shumba conservation projects
Please see Combo Page for exciting ideas! |
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| What's Included |
1) Accommodation, Meals & Airport Transfers
2) Pre-departure Information and Support
3) Assistance with Flights & Travel Insurance
4) Project Booklet
5) Onsite Training and Guidance
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| Accommodation |
Cottages - Shared room |
| Food |
3 meals a day included |
| Transfer to/from airport |
Yes, in host country |
| Not Included |
Flights & travel insurance |
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