Askari Wilderness Conservation Programme: Wilderness Conservation & Wildlife Research in South Africa
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Volunteer programs
Program type
Requirements
Duration
- 2 weeks or less
- 2 weeks - 1 month
- 1-3 months
- 3-6 months
Minimum age
18
Maximum age
60
Student status required
No
Languages
Language notes
A good grasp of the English language is required.
Application process
Contact us via email to enquire about availability for your preferred dates.
Certification
Certification
After the orientation week, a short exam is written by volunteers and a certificate awarded for all projects completed during their time at Askari.
Pricing
Price range
- $1001-$2500
Price includes
- Accommodation
- Airport pick-up
- Entrance fees
- Ground transport
- Meals
- Orientation
Funding information
n/a
Askari Wilderness Conservation Programme offers the experience of a lifetime - the chance for volunteers to make a real contribution to conservation and wildlife research in Africa. Askari is based on 'Pidwa Wilderness' and volunteers become part of the full-time conservation team managing this benchmark wilderness reserve. Assistance is needed for all reserve activities and wildlife research. Projects vary throughout the year and include alien plant eradication, repair of eroded soils, anti-poaching patrols, veterinary dartings, game capture and release, prescribed burns and sleep outs in the bush, to name a few. These activities are combined with world class game viewing and monitoring of species, such as the elephant, lion, rhino, giraffe, leopard and zebra. Volunteers assist with the cheetah re-introduction and monitoring programme as well as ground breaking brown hyaena research and ground hornbill conservation.