A conservation assignment is the definitive life changing experience. We offer dedicated individuals the chance to make a real difference in South African wildlife conservation. Our placements range from 4-12 weeks, giving you the opportunity to become involved in a wide variety of wildlife research and community projects as part of your volunteer assignment.
Volunteer assignments are based with the Ingwe Leopard Research team. Ingwe conducts much needed research into the behavior of leopards and other predators such as hyena, caracal, civet, honey badger and serval. As a volunteer your financial contribution and support will help Ingwe to make a real difference in South African Conservation.
We hope that the links to the right of this page will provide more information, however please contact us and fire away with any questions you have. If you have any particular things that you would like to focus on, then let us know. We can normally help out.
The following assignments are available: Research Assistant. A minimum four week assignment living and working in the African bush. You will train with us, learning basic bush skills, field craft, wildlife tracking, spoor recognition, how to set and use camera traps and a variety of other bush and research skills from our experts. Once trained you will assist with ongoing wildlife research under the guidance of our team leaders. You will also visit the Kruger National Park once per month camping in big five country with your team leader.
Field Guide appreciation training. We can now also offer field guide appreciation training for those who would like an introduction to the world of African wildlife Game Ranger or Guide.
Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Student Programme. Only available to volunteers who have joined us as a volunteer assignment with the Ingwe. You will be involved in the day to day operations of the Rehab centre gaining hands on experience working with a variety of African wildlife from Lion and Cheetah to Rhino and Vultures.