Help save the last hippos on Lake Sibaya and wildlife survey.

Help a sustainable project: This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 2 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 2 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

15h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of Worldpackers’ annual plans.

Amount

US$ 45

Per week

Fee pays for

Benefits for travelers

Materials for volunteer activities

Description

Volunteers contribute to meals and daily living cost.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Our project is located in a remote part of South Africa on the Elephant Coast , bordering the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, an UNESCO World Heritage site for biodiversity and natural beauty. Our camp is next to Lake Sibaya, South Africa's biggest fresh water lake, filled with hippo and crocodile. At the moment we are updating the species list, this is a continuous project with the aim to compile detailed species list .Training is provided.

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Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner English
Between 18 and 35 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside South Africa

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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c) How much did you spend on this trip?

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

7. Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

13. Climate action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by regulating emissions and promoting developments in renewable energy.

14. Life below water

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

15. Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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2 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Ecological Reserve

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

2 Immersing in the local culture
2 Get in touch with nature
2 Developing environmental awareness
2 Meeting international travelers
2 Meeting locals
2 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 15. Life on land
1 13. Climate action

Dylan

New Zealand

Yebo!!! The only thing better than this little slice of heaven are the people you meet there! Located very remotely it's the perfect place to disconnect from the rush and reconnect with nature! Pieter and Cam are so lovely and make you feel very relaxed and at home ! Whether you enjoy partying, playing chess, or chatting they and the other volunteers are always there for some laughs ! The work is very relaxed and enjoyable and you chose the hours ! Every day is an adventure, whether it's going for nature walks, going to the beach, or helping restore the lodge! The cooking is also amazing !!

20 days ago

Amy

United Kingdom

Pieter and Cam are absolutely amazing people who will make you feel at home and provide you with a lot of laughter. They are very knowledgable and will help you with any issue and will go above and beyond, I am very grateful to have met them. The project is super interesting, I learnt a lot about the nature in the area and was able to identify so many cool things. It is a great feeling to be able to help towards such an important project! Genuinely had the best time ❤️ and also the food is incredible! 😍

20 days ago

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