Big 5 Wildlife Conservation

This Big Five Safari Reserve in South Africa gives volunteers the opportunity to work and live in a conservation area with the presence of the incredible Big 5: the Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Rhino and Leopard.

The Big Five Safari Reserve began in 1999 as a joint conservation venture. Today the reserve consists of six independently-owned lodges. The lodges are owner-managed by the descendants of the original families who arrived here with the British settlers of 1820.

The Big Five Safari Reserve Volunteer Project is a unique conservation initiative that allows animals to be re-introduced to the area where they once roamed freely and so making a contribution to the conservation of our natural heritage. The challenge has been to re-establish the original flora and fauna species to the area and to return the land to nature.

Gap year students and volunteers can be part of this bigger picture and work and live on this reserve and help with all the aspects of running a safari reserve in Africa.

1. Receive on-site support, guidance, and supervision from an experienced game ranger.

2. Enjoy a unique experience helping introduce once-captive wild animals back to their natural habitat.

3. Join a small, multicultural community of volunteers and build new friendships.

4. Assist with ongoing projects on the reserve.

5. Explore the wildlife of South Africa and help with its conservation.

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