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 - a wonderful 8 week programme spent gaining bush and wildlife experience. Forms the first 8 weeks of the 10 week programme. Numerous off property visits are made and we bring a birding and a carnivore expert onto the reserve for these specilaiast areas. A conservation project is undertaken by each roup which has practical benefits to the reserve.

We also spent time assisting at a local school / aids orphanage and visit a local township. Time is spent at an animal rebilitation centre / animal orhanage and we chill out on the Indian Ocean coast in Mozambique for some R&R time. Age is no barrier and we welcome applicants from those looking at taking time out from work.

Start Dates:

• 2 April 09


• 2 July 09


• 3 September 09


• 4 January 2010


• 2 April 2010


• 2 July 2010


• 3 September 2010

Some of the Highlights

• Sabie adventure


• Kruger Park and Mozambique camping


• Carnivore progamme


• Birds of prey programme


• Elephant back safari & interaction


• Moholoholo Rehabilitation centre stay


• Microlight aerial safari flights


• Conservation project

Location

The reserve is just south of Kruger National park. Nearest entry gate is at Malelane, 20 minutes drive away. The Swazi and Mozambique border are 30-40 minutes away. Transfers from Jo’burg take 5 plus hours.

Accommodation

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, boma all facing a lake.

Safety

This is of paramount importance both on and off the reserve. Our Gap Year Ranger and Coordinator are on hand 24/7. We only use highly reputable and licensed thirty parties for off property activities. We are registered with the Red Cross helicopter service for emergencies.

56 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 Pack up and prepare for your transfer to the airport at Nelspruit.

Please note: the order of events as listed above may change, for a variety of reasons but that the contents will remain the same except due to unforeseen events 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.


• 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.

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

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.