South Africa Wildlife Expedition

South Africa

From £2,145

Program Capacity: 18 Program Focuses Will get involved in a variety of activities such as:

Big Cat Monitoring, Large herbivore monitoring, Camera Trapping, Reserve Work, Community upliftment.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Need to know

Qualifications Gained BIOLOGICAL SURVEY TECHNIQUES CERTIFICATE For those looking to start a career in conservation or biological research in general, earning a GVI Biological Survey Techniques certificate is a great place to start. The course provides the conceptual background and practical experience needed to get your own biological surveys in the field up and running.

Basic overview of location, province and places of intrest

Visiting the Limpopo Province, home to some of South Africa’s most iconic species, students will gain an insight into both wildlife conservation and community development initiatives. It is here that they will work to support GVI partners from well-known organisations such as the South African National Parks authorities, the Endangered Wildlife Trust and Panthera.

Orientation and training

Orientation to the base, reserve and local ecology, including Risk Assessments and H+S and EFR Lectures on biology and behaviour of focus species Identification of local flora, fauna and individual focus animals Theoretical and practical training on research techniques including use of equipment like telemetry, GPS Conservation practices.

Main attractions, activities and nature

Go on a wildlife safari adventure in a private South African nature reserve while contributing directly to conservation efforts.

Listen to the quiet hush of the wild open spaces, waking each morning to a chorus of savannah birds and drifting off to the nighttime hum of endemic frogs and crickets.

Learn to identify and effectively monitor predators, like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as megaherbivores like elephants and rhinos.

Master radio telemetry techniques and learning how to track and record animal movements.

Engage with young learners in the local community, immersing yourself in a new and vibrant culture, whilst sharing your passion for and new-found knowledge in environmental conservation during our community engagement projects

In your free time, visit the famous Kruger National Park, only an hour away from where the GVI base is located or visit the nearby Drakensberg Mountains where awe-inspiring vistas are afforded over the Blyde River Canyon.

Live and work alongside Field Guide Association of South Africa, FGASA, qualified guides, growing personally and professionally by learning from their experiences.
Trip Overview

Trip Overview

Visa Information:

Participants staying 12 Weeks or less will need a Tourist Visa.

Participants staying 12 Weeks or Longer will need a Volunteer Visa

Communications:

You will have limited access to long-distance communications whilst on the program, so make sure friends and family know how often they can expect to hear from you. Participants typically use mobile phones to keep in touch, with limited access to the internet. MTN is the recommended service provider that covers both bases. Check with your home service provider that they have roaming agreements for these Networks, alternatively it's easy and very affordable to pick up a local sim card. MTN SIM cards and starter packs/ airtime are easily available on the weekly town trips for less than R10.00 but will require a passport for registration purposes. There is stable Wi-Fi internet at the base , this is available on a 'prepaid' service on base and we advise participants to bring extra cash to purchase WiFi credit.

Physical address:

(Delivery of larger items by courier) To: GVI. FAO: Your name. Address: Mundulea House, Spectra Gate, Karongwe Game Reserve, R36 near Ofcolaco, Limpopo, South Africa. ***Try use DHL or Aramex, however, these deliveries take months and might not make it in time.
What's Included?

What's Included?

Program Logistics Arrival Information:

Most long-distance flights into O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg are overnight flights. Flights to Hoedspruit Airport are usually at the start of the day so you should be able to book a flight that arrives in the morning for you to get a connecting flight to Hoedspruit.

Accommodation:

Accommodation is in shared (mixed sex) rooms with shared bathroom facilities. There is cold running water available for showers and flush toilet facilities are available. Participants share base duties, including cleaning and other chores.

Food:

Participants will take it in turns to prepare meals for the group. Food is very basic with about two thirds of the meals vegetarian. Breakfast is 'make your own' cereal, toast, fruit, muesli, spreads, jams, tea, coffee. Participants are welcome to buy their own eggs or any other breakfast items. Lunch may be sandwiches or salads and dinner may include rice, fresh vegetables, etc. Everyone is responsible for cleaning up after they have eaten, but if you are on lunch or dinner duty there's a cleaning Rota to assist with other kitchen duties.

Side Trips:

During the expedition, you will have 1 day off a week (Sunday). In this time you could visit the world-renowned Kruger National Park, drive around the stunning local mountains (Drakensburg range - Blyde River Canyon), go curio shopping, or just spend some time wandering around the local town. At the end of each 4-week cycle volunteers have the opportunity to take 4 days off, during which they are free to arrange their own trips if they wish. Before and after your program you could visit Kruger National Park, go hiking in the Blyde River Canyon, go bungee jumping or canyoning at Sabie - the possibilities are endless!
Pricing & Availability

Cost for additional weeks:

2 week total: £2445.00

4 week total: £3145.00

6 week total: £3795.00

8 week total: £4445.00

10 week total: £5095.00

12 week total: £5745.00

For extra info please contact:

Email: info@whereaboutsholidays.com Phone: 0161 703 8161

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