How to practice sustainable tourism? At the Kimberley farm sanctuary, a refuge for many animals that can no longer return to the wild, this is an ideal project to participate in sustainable tourism! Volunteers will have the chance to contribute to the well-being of the animals and participate in all tasks: cleaning, building enclosures, feeding the animals, gardening… The volunteers’ schedule is flexible and will adapt to the needs of the sanctuary (usually 5 days/week).
“Family” projects are suitable for children aged 4 and above. Our advisors will provide personalized recommendations based on your children’s age, the destination, and the type of mission.
Objective: Rescuing animals from illegal trade, trophy hunting, domestic use, and animals threatened by nearby agricultural activities, while learning how to practice sustainable tourism.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (variable).
Your project begins with a 2-day orientation in Johannesburg. Arrive in Joburg or Jozi, as it’s locally called, where locals who know the city well will introduce you to the local culture. The orientation is excellent for first-time visitors who want to settle in locally and meet other volunteers/travelers.
As a volunteer, you will participate in the daily operations of the wild cat center. These tasks may include:
As a volunteer, you will assist the local team with daily tasks. As a non-profit family-run farm, they also facilitate farm tours for local visitors. Volunteers may help with these tours and even work in the curiosity shop. Various projects aim to improve the farm and animal welfare. These projects change continuously based on the current needs of the animals and the farm.
Tasks that do not directly involve interacting with animals are still crucial to their well-being. General maintenance and cleaning of the grounds (e.g., mowing the grass to ensure there are no ticks, fleas, snakes, or spiders, and picking up waste) are regular tasks on the farm to ensure the health and safety of all the animals under our care.
As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to experience each of the different roles on the farm. Tasks are rotated among volunteers to ensure that everyone has the chance to assist with farm maintenance and interact with the animals equally.
Duration during the week | Budget total mission |
|---|---|
2 weeks | 1820 € |
3 weeks | 2460 € |
4 weeks | 3100 € |
5 weeks | 3740 € |
6 weeks | 4380 € |
7 weeks | 5020 € |
8 weeks | 5710 € |
9 weeks | 6400 € |
10 weeks | 7090 € |
11 weeks | 7780 € |
12 weeks | 8470 € |
Volunteers will be accommodated in the volunteer house, located 20m away from the main house. The volunteer house has recently been renovated and is equipped with a kitchen, a shared bathroom, and shared bedrooms for 1 to 6 people. Bed sheets are provided, but volunteers need to bring their own towels. During their free time, volunteers can enjoy the swimming pool, but they are not allowed to have visitors unless authorized by the project leader.
– Breakfast consists of cereals, fruits, yogurts, toast, and spreads.
– Lunch includes bread, cold cuts, salad, cheese, spreads, and fruits.
– Dinner consists of a hot meal, such as a traditional South African barbecue (braai). All dinners include meat, starches, and vegetables.
Tea and coffee are available for volunteers, as well as a refrigerator to store their own food and beverages.
There is a laundry facility on-site. Volunteers can do their own laundry or we can wash it for 50.00 R per bundle. Please note: we are not responsible for any damages to clothes during washing or ironing.
There is no WiFi available in this project due to poor reception. We recommend buying a SIM card upon arrival to connect to the internet.
– Vaccinations: Diphtheria, Typhus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, and Polio. Rabies and malaria prophylaxis are recommended but not mandatory.
– Copy of passport.
