Big 5 Wildlife Conservation

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Itinerary

As a volunteer at the Big Five Safari Reserve, your primary responsibility is managing the free roaming lions, with the rest of the day filled with tasks and duties based around the reserve.

The list below provides the details of various projects experienced by past volunteers. Please note that duties may change at any time, which means no week at the reserve will be the same!

SHORT-TERM PROJECTS:

Game capturing, counting and monitoring
Medicinal use of plants and vegetation biomes
Guided walks, tracking and trails through the reserve
Nocturnal predator monitoring

LONG-TERM PROJECTS:
Game counting
Animal tracking using telemetry sets
Territorial ranges and feeding range monitoring
Lion health and breeding monitoring
Giraffe movement and breeding monitoring
Local community sustainability
Assisting vulnerable children and AIDS orphans
Birds in reserves project

GENERAL RESERVE DUTIES:
Erosion control
Fence patrol and maintenance
Alien plant control
Bush clean and clear up
Road and boma maintenance

Stop At:

โ€ข Addo Elephant National Park, Addo Elephant National Park, Greater Addo, Eastern Cape

Tour leaving from Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth, also known as PE, is a coastal city in South Africa. It is famous for its beautiful beaches, such as Hobie Beach and Kings Beach, and its abundant wildlife in Addo Elephant National Park. The city also offers a rich history and culture, with attractions like the Port Elizabeth lighthouse and the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum. Additionally, visitors can enjoy water activities and a vibrant nightlife.

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