Somebody with an outgoing nature, a team player but who is happy to get on with things by himself / herself. And who wants to get out into the African wilderness, learn about conservation and wildlife management and experience life on a private game reserve.

The Programme - is possibly the ultimate bush and wildlife experience! A superb chance to learn through participation the realities of wildlife management and conservation within a private game reserve setting. Learn basic ranger / tracker skills, bush survival, bird, tree and mammal identification; anti poaching; bush & wildlife management. Numerous off site visits are made (for example to local animal rehabilitation centre) and we also bring birding and carnivore experts onto the reserve for these specialist areas.

A conservation project is also undertaken by the group which has practical benefits to the reserve. We also assist a local AIDS orphanage / school and visit local townships. Huge variety and fun whilst learning about conservation and ecotourism. Plus several off property excursions and visits including nearby Mozambique and Swaziland. Age is no barrier and we welcome applicants from those looking at taking time out from work.

Start Dates

• 1 April 09


• 2 September 09


• 4 January 2010


• 1 April 2010


• 2 September 2010

Some of the Highlights

• Camping in Kruger Park


• Aerial safari flights


• Elephant back safari & interaction


• Conservation project


• Carnivore & birds of prey programme


• Mozambique beach camping trip


• Sabie activities and community project work


• Camping in Kruger National Park

Location

The reserve is just south of Kruger National Park and 4.5 hours drive east of Johannesburg. The Swazi and Mozambique borders are 30-40 minutes away. Nearest town is Malelane approximately 20 minutes.

Accommodation

A former farmstead, Gazebo Lodge is your home in the heart of the reserve. Shared single sex bedrooms with en-suite bathroom. On site dining lapa, swimming pool, games room, small bar, all facing a small dam.

Safety

Is of paramount importance both on and off the reserve. Our dedicated team are on hand 24/7. We use reputable and fully licensed thirty parties for some off property activities. We are registered with the Red Cross emergency helicopter service for emergencies and have a local GP on call for day to day matters.

70 Day Conservation Experience Itinerary**

Day 1-5 Arrival and introduction to Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve, including game drives, bush walks, orientation, introduction to the big 5, ranger skills, Microlight aerial flight, introduction to game ranch management.
Day 6 Conservation activities** on the reserve (see below).
Day 7 Day off - chill by the pool or head off into town
Day 8-9 Conservation activities on the reserve.
Day 10 Day trip across the border into nearby Swaziland
Day 11 Cultural Village visit located on the Swazi / South Africa border.
Day 12-13 Conservation activities on the reserve.
Day 14 Day off - chill by the pool or head off into town (Malelane) or book onto an organised excursion
Day 15-20 Community support programme - assisting with a variety of tasks at a local Aids orphanage and school.
Day 21 Day off - chill out by the pool or head off into town.
Day 22 Conservation activities working on the reserve.
Day 23-27 Mozambique camping trip. Four nights spent on the Indian Ocean coast - chill out, go fishing, snorkelling and sample the famous Mozambiquan prawn! Visa required - can be bought at the border post.
Day 28 Day off - relax by the pool or head off into town using the organised transport provided.
Day 29-31 Carnivore and Photography programme - visit by outside big cat expert to Kwa Madwala. Track big cats on foot, by 4X4 and at night. Possibly do a 'calling in' exercise.
Day 32-34 Three day visit to the renowned Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation centre, followed by short a tour of the stunning Panoramic route on the way back to Kwa Madwala. Overnight camping at Moholoholo.
Day 35 Day off - chill out by the pool or head off into town.
Day 36-39 Conservation Project Work (part 1) - could be a variety of new or ongoing tasks usually of a construction, conservation and maintenance nature.
Day 40-41 Conservation activities on the reserve including sleep out under the stars.
Day 42 Day off! relax in camp / go into town / book onto an organised excursion.
Day 43-45 Birds of Prey programme run by an outside expert - includes capture, tagging and release of raptors.
Day 46-48 Conservation activities on the reserve.
Day 49 Day off - relax in camp or head off into town using transport provided.
Day 50-52 Kruger National Park - 2 night camping trip to world famous Kruger Park including game drives.
Day 53 Conservation activities on the reserve. Plus a chance to sample Manyatta Rock Camp overnight.
Day 54-55 Conservation activities working on the reserve.
Day 56 Day off - chill out in camp or head off into town using the transport provided.
Day 57-59 Three day Sabie excursion. Activities include caving, bungee swing, river tubing, abseiling etc.
Day 60-61 Two day hiking within the greater Kwa Madwala conservancy or local mountains.
Day 62 Conservation activities working on the reserve plus second Microlight aerial safari flight / game count.
Day 63 Day off - relax in camp, go into town or play golf.,br /> Day 64-67 Conservation Project Work (part 2) - usually a continuation from part 1. Could be a variety of new or on going tasks usually of a construction, conservation and maintenance nature.
Day 68-69 Conservation activities on the reserve. Final game drives.
Day 70 Pack up and camp cleaning. Transfer to Nelspruit airport for onward flight.

Please note: the order of events as listed above may change, for a variety of reasons but that the contents will remain the same unless there are unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.

**Kwa Madwala Conservation days will consist of a variety of activities such as:

• Game drives & bush walks, covering a variety of subjects such as tracking, bird identification, tree identification./li>


• Lectures and practical experience on various aspects of life on a game reserve, including management, eco-lodges, maintenance, anti-poaching, hunting, agricultural farming, astrology, birding.


• Interaction and assistance with the Elephant Back Safari programme.


• 4x4 driving skills / shooting and gun safety, bush survival skills. Sleep outs on the reserve under the stars.


• House chores around the lodge - cleaning, painting, maintenance, cooking, firewood collection, marketing, telephone reception. Visit to nearby Malelane for personal shopping and internet/telephone access.


• Days Off - transport is provided into nearby Malelane for personal shopping and internet / telephone access.


• Ingwe Leopard project - Kwa Madwala will make a donation to this regional conservation project on behalf of each booked conseration experience participant.

0845 344 7578

A small private game reserve close to Kruger National Park.Choose from 4 duration bush and wildlife experiences. Learn about wildlife management and conservation. Activities on and off property included with visits by outside experts. A conservation project is undertaken by most groups and we assist a local community school & orphange.