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Volunteering with animals allows you to work directly with ethical, environmental projects all across South Africa and in Namibia. You will be able to volunteer directly with wild and rehabilitated animals, in game reserves and with endangered species. Help make a difference in the lives of animals affected by hunting, poaching, and habitat destruction. Help domestic animals at a rescue centre, or with birds in the Southern Hemisphere’s largest aviary. These projects are perfect for candidates who are passionate about Africa’s wildlife. Please find nature conservation & sanctuary volunteering projects here.
Stanford, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
An incredible sanctuary that rescues and protects big African cats from canned hunting breeding farms and the bone trade. A wonderful cause to get involved in.
Oudtshoorn, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Make a difference by actively participating in the conservation of African wildlife within a fun, safe, stable and stunning environment.
Paterson (closest town: Port Elizabeth), South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Be involved in the day-to-day tasks of managing a Big-5 Game Reserve and caring for wild animals who need rehabilitation and animal husbandry.
Paterson (closest town: Port Elizabeth), South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Get the best of both worlds with this project that offers opportunities to volunteer in conservation efforts as well as with local communities and children.
Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Make a difference to the lives of abandoned, abused, neglected dogs and cats and help to care for them and to rehabilitate and even re-home them.
North-west region, Namibia
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Help to preserve Namibia's free-roaming desert elephants by providing access to water but still ensure the safety of communities living alongside the herds.
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
This project provides a safe & secure ‘forever-home’ for donkeys and other farm animals actively rescued from horrendously abusive treatment.
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Provide good care and assist in the all-round functioning of the sables and the outride horse herd based along the beautiful Garden Route.
Helmeringhausen (Karas District), Namibia
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
The beautiful Namibian desert invites you to help managing desert-adapted wildlife and also offers a variety of vital conservation activities.
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Work with local communities to guarantee our ocean’s future. Spend your days on the beach and in the ocean learning and inspiring others.
Mossel Bay, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Live at the beach and work in the bush where you will assist in various capacities of wildlife conservation and sustainabilitiy of the African ecosystems.
Sodwana Bay, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Combine fun with ocean conservation! Dive into the wonderful sealife of South Africa, improve your diving skills and collect data on endangered species of our oceans.
Closest town: Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Get up close and personal with these magnificent marine creatures, and get in involved in educating the community on the importance of marine conservation.
Closest town: Windhoek, Namibia
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Work with a variety of African animals in the exceptionally beautiful Namibian wilderness.