This rehabilitation centre for animals in South Africa was created in 1992. It hosts several species of wild animals.
The number of young orphan animals treated in the centre has increased these last years.
Once they are cured, some animals are reintroduced in their natural habitat while others have to stay for the rest of their life.
In this centre in South Africa, you will discover various animal species from little birds to wild boars or deer.
Several zoos, who cannot take care of their animals for different reasons, send them to this centre.
As a volunteer in this centre in South Africa, your tasks could be:
These animals are docile and the centre encourages the volunteers to interact with them.
During your volunteer period, you will have the chance to see for example servals, crocodiles or cheetahs.
You will work until 4 or 5pm.
Accommodation:
You will be accommodated at approximately 5 minutes on foot from the project. Depending on the period of the year, you can have a single or a shared bedroom (up to 8 participants). There are 4 toilets, 6 showers, a TV, a kitchen with a fridge, microwave and a kettle.
A laundry area will give you the possibility to wash your clothes by hand.
Washing machine costs 35rands (approx. 2€30) per machine.
Outside the lodge you will find a campfire area, the main attraction for all volunteers at night.
Sheets, pillow and blanket are provided but you must bring a sleeping bag (especially in winter).
There’s no Wi-Fi access in the lodge but you can buy a 3G key on site.
A telephone is available in the accommodation, which accepts coins and phone cards. You can also easily buy a South African SIM card (make sure your phone is unlocked for all operators).
Included in the programme of South Africa:
Accommodation :
Program, follow-up and customization :
Not included in the programme of South Africa:
Project placement: Thornhill, South Africa
Minimum stay in the project: 2 weeks
Arrival airport: Elizabeth Port Airport or Bus station Jeffrey’s Bay*
Dates: Available all year round
Arrival Day : Monday
Departure Day : Monday
Minimum age to join the project: 17
Required conditions:
The programme starts every Tuesday and you need to arrive the day before.
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*Return transfer is included from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.