For many people, travelling is more than just seeing the popular sites and getting a picture taken next to a landsite. If you’ve longed to do something just as meaningful as it is memorable, then volunteering abroad is the experience for you. Consider volunteering in South Africa, where you can assist with the preservation of important wildlife and a make a difference in an animal’s life.
A volunteer vacation will is a significant way to make a positive difference in South Africa. As a volunteer, you can choose with which species your priorities lie. Regardless of the project you select, your volunteer experience is designed to provide aid where it’s needed most. As an animal rights activist, choosing to rehabilitate the endangered species is a conservation effort available to you. Working with the animals indigenous to the region, you’ll be living amongst the wildlife you’ve chosen to help in the beautiful landscape that is South Africa. Animals like cheetahs, lions, zebras, elephants, penguins, and sharks are all in need of care, so stop by the Volunteer Southern Africa website to see what projects are available.
You can even live with horses on safari, learning to ride horses (or improve your skills if you can already ride) on a Big 5 Game Reserve. While galloping along the trails on horses, you’ll get to see giraffes and impalas up close. You’ll have fun, but more importantly, you’ll learn vital information about the surrounding ecosystems and the conservation of animal through activities like tracking, animal identification, and recognizing animal behavior. Another popular project available to you is living with the big cats of South Africa. This project provides hands-on experience with tame leopards, cheetahs, and lions. You’ll be providing essential care for these cats as well as the elephants, rhinoceros, and buffalo that call the reserve their home. You’ll be given crucial training on the health and conservation needs of these animals, providing day-to-day treatments and repairs to the sanctuaries.
As a volunteer you can expect that your adventure is also safe and secure. The facilitating companies that book your volunteer vacation value your safety above all else; all of their projects have been designed to take in all possible risks and provide only the safest experiences.
Making a difference in these animals’ lives will also offer a unique and exciting way to travel south Africa. Your volunteer program will provide several conveniences to you like transport to and from the airport, group orientations, local accommodations with meals, and comprehensive liability insurance. You’ll have unparalled access to tours of the area and other fun experiences that will make your travels through the country spectacular. No longer just a visiting tourist, you’re a working member of the community, interacting with amazing people.
Whatever project that you choose, your volunteer efforts will be instrumental in many animals’ lives. Their silent appreciation is something that you’ll cherish for the rest of your life, knowing that you’ve made a positive impact in the world.
