Project Life
Southern African Explorer

Sample Day

Wildlife Research Expedition in South Africa - on the reserves you wake up early to cheat the heat. After the team members on duty have prepared breakfast, you head out on a drive to monitor the predators on the reserve. Lunches are usually taken back at camp before an early evening drive.

Volunteer Work with Desert Elephants in Namibia - Similarly in Namibia you get started early to work on construction projects, building protective walls. After a long lunch break through the heat of the day, we work for another few hours before showering and cooking over the open fire. When on patrol in the 2nd week you track the elephants and camp wild, sleeping under the stars.

Teaching English and Childcare in South Africa - At the care centres/schools you meet with your fellow teachers in the morning to discuss the day’s activities. Most of your morning will be spent teaching/assisting the local staff or planning activities for the children. The standard of English amongst the students is generally poor but at a level which enables you to teach.

Sample Week

Volunteering times will differ from one project to another. Some may involve working afternoons or weekends, yet you will always have free time to explore the local communities and take advantage of the varied and exciting side trips on offer.

For more detailed information on these particular projects, life in the field and other side trips follow:

Wildlife Research Expedition in South Africa

Volunteer Work with Desert Elephants in Namibia

Teaching English and Childcare in South Africa