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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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Nkombi White Rhino Project is aimed at assisting the study of Rhino & Brown Hyena in South Africa. This 14 day placement is a shorter Conservation project to allow volunteers to gain a taster of what conservation work with African wildlife is all about.
The Nkombi Volunteer Programme is situated in a malaria free reserve in the North West Province of South Africa. The reserve is home to 42 species of large mammal including white rhino, giraffe, brown hyena, kudu, caracal and zebra. It also boosts over 250 species of bird as well as smaller mammals such as porcupine, honey badger, otter and mongoose.
Shumba volunteers will be actively involved in a number of conservation projects throughout your stay. The projects are designed to help understand the ecology around certain animals to aid future conservation. Highlighted projects include the South Africa Brown Hyena Project and Monitoring of White Rhino.
During your first week you will undergo a series of workshops, designed to provide you with enough theoretical and practical experience to complete research tasks. You will also be taught some basic local language, traditional cookery skills, tracking in the bush and local craft making.
Volunteers will help management of the reserve through a variety of other activities, including the annual game capture. During this time you will play a key role during all game captures and relocations. This will give volunteers the unique opportunity to gain hands on experience with species such as giraffe, zebra, blesbuck and kudu.
** 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: Tents/Rustic Accommodation, Group living
How long does the program last?: 1-2 weeks
What are the dates of this program: This placement is flexible with start dates. Initially both the two week and four week placements will begin on every 1st and 3rd Monday in the month
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES
The conservation placement will require you to track by both vehicle and on foot. Everybody can expect to be involved in the project activities including observing behavioural patterns, collecting data and GPS grid mapping. A sample of the conservation projects and activities you will undertake are:
South Africa Brown Hyena Project
Monitoring White Rhino at the reserve
Nocturnal Predator Surveys
Sleep outs in the bush
Setting camera traps
Radio tracking
Grassland Survey
Bush walks throughout the reserve
Population dynamics of small mammals
Workshops – Learning local language, cooking and craft making
Game Capture in July – Giraffe, zebra and blesbuck
** Note: It is not possible to guarantee these exact activities will occur during your project it depends on conditions of the project at the time **
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Cost or price of this program: |
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2 Weeks £895
4 Weeks £1,595
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 passionate about wildlife conservation and animal welfare and wants to expand their knowledge of conservation issues.
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Application process Involves: |
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Fill in the application form online
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