African Conservation Experience: The Application Process - Going on a Gap Year Placement with African Conservation Experience - Work with the Wildlife

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The Conservation Project Application Process

  • Tuli Conservation ProjectIn the Tuli Block of Botswana volunteers work alongside experienced rangers to establish a baseline ecology study of the wildlife in this vast and unfenced trans frontier region.
  • Zingela Predator Conservation ProjectAt Zingela, you can study some of Africa's most elusive and persecuted predators, focussing on cheetah conservation, leopard and brown hyena studies.
  • Phinda Wildlife Research ProjectAs a 'Big 5' safari reserve, Phinda offers superb wildlife viewing while you conduct field research on the populations of lions, leopards and elephants, amongst other species.
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation CentreVolunteering at the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in South Africa gives you hands on experience in animal care, rehabilitation and hand rearing of wildlife. Join an experienced and dedicated team caring for injured and poisoned wildlife.
  • Khulula Wild Care
  • Game Capture TeamJoining the Game Capture Team lets you participate in the exciting work of capturing and relocating many wildlife species, including rhinos, buffalo, giraffe and large herds of antelope - this is hands-on and adrenaline fuelled work!
  • Hanchi Conservation ProjectWhile volunteering at Hanchi, you assist in the management of a 9,000 hectare reserve from horseback, which operates a breeding programme for rare antelopes as well as a cheetah sanctuary and predator study.
  • Shimongwe Wildlife Veterinary ExperienceThe Wildlife Veterinary Experience gives you the opportunity to work alongside experienced wildlife vets in South Africa, accompanying them on all wildlife cases and learning first hand and up close about this exciting work.
  • Nholwasi Community ProjectAn immensely rewarding experience, working with local children to promote sustainable and long term conservation, enrich their lives and work with the children of the future.
  • The Dolphin and Whale Research CentreAt the Dolphin and Whale Research Centre you assist renowned marine scientists studying the populations of humpback and bottlenose dolphins, byrde whales, humpback whales, and southern right whales, along South Africa’s coast.
  • Mauritius Dolphin Conservation ProjectAs a volunteer at the Mauritius Dolphin Conservation Project you assist with monitoring and controlling the impact of eco tourism on the local populations of spinner dolphins, melon headed dolphins and bottle nosed dolphins.
  • Tutuka Family Conservation ProjectWork with your family to bring your children's learning to life. Contribute to the conservation research of a Big 5 reserve and join our local community project.
  • Game Ranger Guide CourseThe Game Ranger Guide Course gives you a thorough introduction to the wildlife and habitats of South Africa and Botswana.
  • Wildlife Tracking CourseLearn advanced tracking skills and interpret animal behaviour while following wildlife through the wilderness of Botswana’s Tuli Block. This is a tough and adventurous experience.

To help you know what to expect, the following shows the nine main steps in creating your perfect placement..















ONE

Find out more about us ! Request an information pack , browse our website or give us a ring . Decide which projects you think you would be most interested in contributing to.

TWO

Fill out the application form, either on-line or by requesting a postal application form.

THREE

Once you have been accepted for a placement, we will speak to you to discuss options for your placement and to go through details including availability, costs and dates. It also gives us the chance to get to know you a bit!

FOUR

A placement is held for you provisionally for 7 days and a booking form is sent to you, along with an insurance application form.

FIVE

Your placement is secured once we receive your booking form and deposit.

SIX

You will then receive your booking confirmation along with a kit list and, where required, our ACE Guide to Fun(d)raising and a bank paying in book!

SEVEN

You then get going with fundraising and prepare for your trip to southern Africa. Payment is required eight weeks before you travel.

EIGHT

A few weeks before departure you will receive your flight tickets, a project profile, your own student profile and travel plan. 

NINE

Depart on the trip of a Lifetime!

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