Claire’s experience with wild animals in South Africa

Claire’s experience with wild animals in South Africa

Article from the 30 July 2025
Testimonial
Adults
Animals

wild animal refuge

Animal volunteering with wild animals in South Africa: Claire shares her experience!

 

WHAT THIS EXPERIENCE BROUGHT ME…

I discovered a culture different from my own and learned a lot about myself. This trip allowed me to push myself and do things I didn’t think I was capable of. I learned so much about animals, nature, but also on a personal level, this experience was very enriching.

 

MY BEST MEMORIES…

  • The close moments shared with cheetahs
  • Walks alongside elephants
  • Feeding the giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests every evening

 

 

IF I HAD TO RATE THE SERVICES FROM 1 TO 5…

 

  • Pre-departure information: 4.5/5

 

  • Registration process: 5/5

 

  • Supervision / project coordinators: 4.5/5

 

  • Volunteer schedule: 4.5/5

 

  • Food and accommodation: 4/5

 

A FEW WORDS…

I absolutely recommend this project. It was an incredible experience that I wish everyone could live one day.

The Freepackers team is available and attentive, which is reassuring, especially when traveling alone to the other side of the world.

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