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.

You may find the links below useful to prepare for your placement or just to find out a bit more about Southern Africa. Please also don't forget that you can contact us at any time to get advice!

www.climatecare.org

Climate Care is a service that helps you to repair the damage your activities do to the climate. It does this by ‘offsetting’ the greenhouse gas emissions, such as CO2, from your activities by reducing an equivalent amount of CO2 on your behalf.  These reductions are made through a range of projects in renewable energy and energy efficiency, which not only fight climate change but bring benefits to communities round the world.  You can offset emissions from flying, driving and household energy use.

African Conservation Experience offset all volunteer flights to our projects on your behalf through Climatecare!

www.bazbus.com

A cheap and easy way to get round South Africa! The Baz Bus is a backpacker’s transport system which will pick you up and drop you off direct to hostels. You only need one ticket to your destination and then you can hop on and off anywhere along the way.

www.travelpharm.com

TravelPharm is an independent private pharmacy based in Devon and a member of the National Pharmaceutical Association, a professional body providing a vast database of information and advice to pharmacists throughout the UK. Have a look at TravelPharm for malaria tablets, mosquito nets, first aid kits, insect repellents and much more.

www.masta.org  

For up-to-date travel advice on vaccinations, anti-malarial drugs and other general health issues.

www.fco.gov  

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office – for advice on travelling abroad. Have a look at their Know Before You Go campaign, which is aimed at encouraging people to be better prepared for overseas travel.

www.kulula.com  

For cheap internal flights within Southern Africa. If you are splitting your placement between two projects, your internal flights (if needed) will be included in the cost of the placement. If you want to travel on after your placement however, you may find this site useful.

www.southafrica.net  

For useful information about South Africa – climate, culture, geography.

www.atol.org.uk  

The website of the Air Travel Organisers Liscence. Our ATOL number is 6123.

www.myspace.com/conservationafrica

Our Myspace page! Chat to past volunteers and find other people who may be going to Africa at the same time as you!

www.facebook.com

We also have a realy popular Facebook group! Find us by searching for African Conservation Experience! 

 

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