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Country: SOUTH AFRICA
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| Shumba Experience |
95 Ditchling Road
Sussex
UNITED KINGDOM
BN1 4ST
Phone: 0845 257 3205
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Program description: |
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Amakhala is a ‘Big 5’ reserve based 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 Amakhala 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.
** SEE SHUMBA EXPERIENCE WEBSITE FOR VOLUNTEER DIARIES **
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 17+
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group
No. in group: 4-8
Living arrangements on the program: Apartment, Group living
How long does the program last?: 1-2 weeks
What are the dates of this program: The placement runs throughout the year and begins every Monday
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES
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
Assist lion monitoring programme
Construction of bird hides and trails
Community outreach projects
** Note: It is not possible to guarantee these exact activities will occur during your placement it will depend on the conditions at the time **
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Cost or price of this program: |
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2 Weeks £895
This cost of the placement includes:
Pre-departure information and support
Assistance with flights and specialist travel insurance
Transfers to/from the local airport in Africa
Orientation session with other volunteers
Food and accommodation on placement
On-site training and guidance
An amazing experience!!
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Typical person for this program: |
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Someone who likes wildlife and wants to get involved in conservation work. A passionate and committed individual who is looking for an exciting adventure.
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Application process Involves: |
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Fill in the application form online
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