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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.
Tuli Block, Botswana
from 4 weeks
from 18 years
Help facilitating wildlife education, social development, women’s empowerment as well as assisting in wildlife conservation projects in rural Botswana.
Paterson (closest town: Port Elizabeth), South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 17 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
Temporarily closed due to COVID-19 until further notice.
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.
Mossel Bay, South Africa
from 2 weeks
from 18 years
Help to ensure a self-sustaining, functional ecosystem by rehabilitating agricultural land, expanding the reserve and creating community awareness.
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
from 4 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.
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.
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.