ULTIMATE GOAL

Partnering with adjacent protected areas, game reserves, and national parks, the program aspires to remove fences and create a larger protected area. This collaborative effort aims to enhance biodiversity in Southern Africa.

“Family” projects are suitable for children aged 4 and up. Our advisors will provide personalized recommendations based on your children’s age, the destination, and the type of mission.

Nestled in a sanctuary for iconic African species, from elephants to leopards, this experience promises a true wilderness immersion. As you contribute to the conservation objectives of the area, you’ll be surrounded by vast landscapes and indigenous wildlife, creating memories that last a lifetime.

JNB Welcome Orientation:

Your project starts with a 2-day orientation in Johannesburg at Curiosity Backpackers.

DAY 1

You will be picked up from the airport and taken to the lodge. Here you will be given a chance to settle down. You will be given a briefing on your volunteer program and then meet other travelers and volunteers for a welcome dinner.

DAY 2

After breakfast we will be picked up by a private shuttle for your onwards travel to the project.

THE PROJECT:

Central Tuli Block: Historically a mixed-use area, the Central Tuli Block has been transformed into a wildlife sanctuary. Private conservationists worked to re-wild the region, making it a haven for Africa’s iconic species. This program aims to provide an authentic wilderness experience for youth while contributing to the conservation goals of the area.

VOLUNTEER TASKS

Your daily journey will involve approximately six hours of volunteer work, divided between early morning and late afternoon tasks to steer clear of the midday heat. During lunch and the early afternoon, you have free time to indulge in reading, relaxing, playing games, or even taking a siesta!

For those more active individuals seeking less downtime, there are consistently available activities around the camp, such as downloading camera trap data, identifying spoor, and capturing images of birds and insects for identikits.

The late afternoons typically culminate with a breathtaking sunset atop a rocky outcrop, and if the weather permits, evenings are spent enjoying the night sky around a campfire.

1. Research :

– Conduct mammal and bird surveys
– Study migration patterns throughout the year
– Develop elephant identikits
– Monitor camera traps and document nocturnal activities
– Contribute valuable data to the broader management planning of the

2. Conservation Projects:

– Undertake activities based conservation needs
– Fence repair, waterhole construction, soil erosion control, and more
– Play a vital role in protecting and maintaining the wilderness area

3. Wildlife Observation:

– Observe wildlife in their natural habitat
– Encounter herds of elephant, zebra and giraffe, with opportunities to track leopard, lion and hyena.
– Immerse yourself in the sounds and sights of the African bush

4. Sleep-Outs:

– Experience the magic of Africa’s starlit sky
– Witness breathtaking sunsets over the plains
– Fall asleep under the vast African sky, listening to the sounds of nearby creatures

5. Discover :

– Learn to identify species in the African bush
– Engage in spoor identification and cast-making
– Participate in conservation debates and bird identification sessions
– Absorb the silence and vastness of the surrounding landscapes