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City/State: Hoedspruit, near Kruger National Park |
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Country: SOUTH AFRICA
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The Oak Suite
Guardian House
Borough Road
Surrey
UNITED KINGDOM
GU7 2AE
Phone: +44 (0)1483 860 560
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Program description: |
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If you have had the thought of getting REALLY CLOSE to Africa’s wildlife, this is the project for you... Moholoholo is world famous for the work done over the past 10 years, and the involvement of the volunteers has been a major factor to this. The reserve is situated close to the world famous Kruger National Park so you will have the chance to also see the animals in the wild.
The programme is offered throughout the year from 2 weeks to 3 months.
The Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre plays a crucial role in conserving many endangered species of Africa. The work at Moholoholo involves rehabilitating injured and poisoned wildlife, the facilitation of breeding programmes, and endangered species monitoring.
Nestled in a picturesque setting at the base of the Drakensberg escarpment in the Limpopo Province Lowveld of South Africa, Moholoholo has become a haven for the rehabilitation and care of abandoned, injured and poisoned wildlife.
Wildlife is brought to the centre from all corners of South Africa, and once healthy enough are re-introduced into their natural environments. Those creatures who cannot be returned to the wild due to the nature and extent of their injuries, are cared for at the centre and are used to educate the many people who visit them each year, both from across South Africa and abroad.
Another important function of the centre is breeding. They have successfully bred and released into the wild the endangered Crowned Eagle, Serval and many others.
Moholoholo strives to conserve what man is fast destroying through the rehabilitation of African wildlife. The aims of the project are:
* Reintroduce rehabilitated wildlife to their natural environments.
* Create homes for orphaned, poisoned or injured wildlife, which through their injuries will never be able to return to their natural environments.
* Establish breeding facilities for our wildlife, which cannot be reintroduced into the wild.
* To work hand in hand with any other conservation bodies, whose objectives are totally for conservation.
* Through our educational programmes we stress how sensitive our ecosystem is and how fast we are losing it.
The main projects that are undertaken by the Moholoholo team are:
* A very successful breeding programme for Serval Cats (a very rare feline species, which feeds mainly on small rodents and reptiles). Over 50 of these animals have been bred and released back into areas where they were previously abolished, such as Shamwari Game Reserve.
* The Taita Falcon Project. The Taita Falcon (one of the rarest Falcon species in Africa) is to be bred at the centre. The conservation efforts of Moholoholo make a huge difference to many species, including raptors.
* A breeding programme for the endangered Crowned Eagle. Moholoholo is the only facility in Southern Africa to have successfully bred this Eagle species.
Other activities our volunteers may get involved with include:
* Hand rearing of orphaned animals.
* The care and welfare of the permanent residents
* Game capture and relocation when appropriate
* Wildlife veterinary work – occasional, and a mainly observatory role
* Attending call-outs to capture animals for relocation or to bring back to the centre for treatment
* The treatment and care of sick and injured animals, which can thereafter be released back into the wild
Because of the reactionary nature of the centre, these activities are both changeable and unpredictable, our volunteers should not expect to assist in all of the above activities, and none will be on a regular basis.
Please note that the volunteers work does not consist of the solely interesting side of rehabilitation work, our volunteers will be required to clean enclosures, scrub bedding mats, cut grass for bedding on a regular basis as well as many other regular activities.
Location
Moholoholo is situated in the Limpopo province about sixty kilometres from Kruger National Park (Orpen Gate) and a mere 30 minutes from Hoedspruit airport. The Limpopo is a eco-tourist destination where mountain ranges rise suddenly and dramatically out of bushveld plains. On the slopes of these mountains you will find indigenous forests, placid streams and beautiful waterfalls.
Much of the land is unspoilt providing sanctuary to large numbers of game. Game reserves are found all around the region with a large abundance of game in the area.
Accomodation
The maximum number of volunteers at any one time is 12. You will be accommodated in purpose built comfortable accommodation within the rehabilitation centre. The rooms are shared with shared bathrooms, all accommodation is single sex sharing. There is a large dining/Common area available where volunteers can relax and dine during the evenings.
Three meals a day are provided at the volunteer accommodation. All meals are prepared for you. Food will consist of healthy wholesome meals with some traditional African dishes.
Time Off
Time off is limited at Moholoholo due to the constant attention required by the animals, and you will tend to find that evenings and Sunday afternoons can be spent at your own leisure. There are a number of attractions in around the area that can be easily accessed during your time.
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 18+
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group
No. in group: 12
Living arrangements on the program: Group living
How long does the program last?: 1-3 Months
What are the dates of this program: Flexible starting dates all year round.
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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This a is a perfect opportunity to spend time with Africa's animals. The rehab centre is a prefect place to see how conservation is working and helping to protect Africa's most endangered animals. This placement is incredibly hands on and allows you to come into close proximity with many species of African game.
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Cost or price of this program: |
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2 weeks - from £1,099
4 weeks - from £1,799
8 weeks - from £3,312
12 weeks -from £3,962
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Typical person for this program: |
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Someome who ones to get a hands-on experience with these animals, and care for them too.
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