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City/State: Port Elizabeth |
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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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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 Esingeni 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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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: Tents/Rustic Accommodation, Group living
How long does the program last?: 1-2 weeks
What are the dates of this program: This placement has set dates during the year. For 2008 they are:
7 January - 18 January
3 March - 14 March
28 April - 9 May
7 July - 18 July
1 September - 12 September
27 October - 7 November
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES
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, rhino & plains game
Visit to the Born Free Foundation Sanctuary Big Cats
Guided walks and trails through the reserve
Plant identification, 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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Cost or price of this program: |
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12 Days £795
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 is adventurous and interested in wildlife conservation issues.
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Application process Involves: |
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Fill in the application form online
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