Wildlife conservation in Africa

Africa's reputation for stunning wildlife is big as the cats that prowl its plains. From marauding wildebeest, sunbathing lions, wallowing hippos and soaring eagles, if you want to work with animals you’ve come to the right place! All you need in order to enjoy some of the best jobs abroad with animals is a real desire to help animals and a sturdy pair of boots!

Africa

Africa

Wildlife conservation in Africa offers some of the best travel experiences on the planet, from diving with dolphins in Mozambique and joining a lion monitoring expedition in South Africa to riding horses on a ranch in Madagascar, the continent is perfect for those who love working with animals. Those who like their animals to move at a slightly slower pace can join a monkey sanctuary or do voluntary work with the smaller animals of the tropical forests. With tours from Uganda to Zambia and South Africa to Madagascar, the best of Africa is right on your doorstep!

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Wildlife research with lions in South Africa

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If you want to get away from it all, here's your perfect chance to head into the African wilderness where you'll spend your days with some of the most amazing wildlife on the planet.

  • Location: South Africa
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Wildlife
  • Duration: 2 to 6 weeks

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One of the loveliest six weeks of my life!... [Read more]

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Ultimate big cat encounter in South Africa

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This is your chance to get up close and personal, helping to conserve the worlds fastest land animal along with other members of the big cat family!

  • Location: South Africa
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Wildlife
  • Duration: 2 to 4 weeks

Latest trip review:
An absolute dream come true! i'm now planning to move... [Read more]

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Help raise Lions and Tigers in South Africa

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Get up, close and personal with some of the most incredible cats on the planet when you help care for lions, tigers and other big cats at this stunning project in South Africa.

  • Location: South Africa
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Wildlife
  • Duration: 2 to 4 weeks

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A truely amazing eye-opening experience.... [Read more]

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Hands-on work with endangered wildlife in South Africa

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Help conserve exotic animals including birds, giraffes, monkeys, zebra and antelope in coastal South Africa, where incredible natural scenery is at your doorstep and amazing beaches are just a few miles down the road!

  • Location: South Africa
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Wildlife
  • Duration: 1 to 8 weeks

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An experience that is truly unforgettable-absolutely brilliant... [Read more]

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Live with lion cubs in South Africa

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Spend your days hand rearing incredibly cute lion cubs on a stunning animal reserve in South Africa!

  • Location: South Africa
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Wildlife
  • Duration: 2 to 4 weeks

Latest trip review:
The best thing i've ever done!... [Read more]

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Great White shark monitoring in South Africa

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Ever seen the film Jaws? Well now is your chance to put your fears to rest as you observe these magnificent creatures from the safety of a marine boat. During your time on the project you will be learning all there is to know from the experts gleaning all you can from the sharks behaviour.

  • Location: South Africa
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Wildlife
  • Duration: 2 to 4 weeks

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I'm not scared of great white sharks now - they're... [Read more]

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Cubs, wildlife and community in South Africa

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An all encompassing experience of the African bush and its people squeezed into just 2 weeks!

  • Location: South Africa
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Wildlife
  • Duration: 2 weeks

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Really enjoyable one in a lifetime experience... [Read more]

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Hands on work with elephants in South Africa

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A rare and amazing opportunity to work directly with the African elephant near Plettenberg Bay in South Africa. Feeding the youngsters, observing and researching the older elephants and helping their handlers - what a dream!

  • Location: South Africa
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Wildlife
  • Duration: 2 to 8 weeks

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Monkey sanctuary near the Kruger Park, South Africa

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Does monkeying around appeal? Based in a specialist sanctuary, this project is perfect for animal lovers who want to get hands-on helping to protect South Africa's monkeys!

  • Location: South Africa
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Wildlife
  • Duration: 2 to 8 weeks

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Hardwork, but worthwhile and fun at the same time!... [Read more]

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The Ultimate Lion Experience, South Africa

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Swim and bathe with lion cubs, feed giraffes at your breakfast table and live on location as you step behind the scenes at this amazing lion centre!

  • Location: South Africa
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Wildlife
  • Duration: 2 to 3 weeks

Latest trip review:
Exactly what i would have said ''life changing'' for  sure... [Read more]

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