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The Conservation & Community project is based on a ‘Big 5’ reserve in a malaria free zone in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. At present, the reserve is undertaking a conservation initiative to re-introduce animals back to the area. Volunteers will partake in conservation projects designed to help the game rangers develop the reserve and assist with animal relocation programmes.
Volunteers will assist in monitoring and managing wildlife within the reserve. Involvement will include tracking lions and other animals with a telemetry device. This is valuable fieldwork for the conservation centre’s ongoing research on animal behaviour.
Shumba volunteers will also have the chance to assist on various conservation projects and will always be involved when exciting opportunities arise. This could include animal relocations or assist feeding the big cats at Born Free.
There are a host of other activities for volunteers to get involved in and under the direction of the project leader you may assist with alien vegetation management, building bird hides, fence patrols, wetland rehabilitation and local community projects. You will also be taught additional skills including basic astronomy and navigation, target shooting, medicinal use of plants and wildlife tracking.
A designated sector of the reserve has been allocated for trails. Shumba volunteers will be taken on game walks here and will also be used for the overnight camping & bush survival experience.
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Game drives for animal identification and tracking
Monitoring lions, elephants, rhinos, cheetah, hyena etc
Assisting the resident vet with darting and treatment of wildlife
Overnight camping and survival experience
Game management (relocations & game counts)
Anti-poaching activities and alien vegetation control
Guided walks and trails through the game reserve
Medicinal use of plants and vegetation habitat
Building of bomas for newly introduced animals
Birding (orientation and listing)
Construction of bird hides and trails
Community outreach projects
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The volunteer accommodation is extremely comfortable and based off the reserve in Paterson. It is a large house, with fully furnished ensuite bedrooms. There is a kitchen, lounge area and dining area where students can eat and socialise. All meals are provided and a laundry service is available. The house also has Satellite TV, telephone and Internet access. Outside is a braai (BBQ) area for volunteers to use. You’ll also find a First National Bank in Paterson.
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This adventurous placement is flexible about start dates and volunteers are able to join every Monday, provided there is availability. Please note this placement does not run from Mid December to Mid January.
**Four week programme 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 |
House - 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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