People who want to make a real difference to the well-being of animals and who want first-hand experience of real African culture. No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a love of animals, the outdoors and good dose of enthusiasm!

Very Rewarding Care and Rehabilitation of Wildlife in Culture-filled KwaZulu-Natal

This is an excellent project and highly recommended! You'll work with over 400 different animals and birds, and lots of monkeys, always with the ultimate aim of rehabilitating them and setting them free back in their native wildlands ... The best cage is an empty cage!

What you'll gain from doing this Project:

• An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into Africa and Zulu culture.


• The enormous satisfaction of helping abused, orphaned and threatened animals and knowing that you made a difference to them


• New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development.


• An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market


• And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!

Project Overview

The Centre is situated KwaZulu-Natal. It is a wildlife hospital that cares for the injured and orphaned wild animals and birds and the only centre of its kind in the Province. As a charity organisation there are always more mouths to feed than hands to feed them, so every helping hand is greatly appreciated.

Volunteer duties and responsibilities are linked with level of experience so there is something for everyone, from feeds to assisting nurses in the clinic, to grounds work and the building of suitable enclosures, to assisting in rescues and releases.

There are approximately 300 - 400 animals under the centre’s care at any given time, all of which are wildlife indigenous to Kwa Zulu Natal. Animals range from birds and mammals to raptors and reptiles, and many many monkeys. During the summer months (November to January) when monkeys give birth, many newborn baby monkeys are either abandoned or taken away from their mothers by ignorant humans who would like them as pets. When people realize they do not have the skills to care for these animals, they are dropped off at the centre. These baby monkeys require 24 hour care, regular feeding, cleaning and most importantly human contact.

Additional Activities you can do while on this Project:

Add to your travel experience in Africa by doing some additional exciting activities, such as:

• A 5- or 7-day Safari from Cape Town up the renowned Garden Route, taking in Dolphin and Whale Spotting, visits to many tourist attractions, such as a visit to a brewery(!), the Bloukrantz Bungy Jump (reportedly the highest in the world), and a guided tour of the Cango Caves


• Surfing Courses: In the buzz city of Durban.


• Paragliding Course: Soar over the impressively beautiful Drakensburg Mountain. You'll get a licence at the end of the course which qualifies you to do solo paragliding around the world.


• 5-Day Bush Survival Course: This is a fantastic experience and opportunity to see lots of wild animals in their native habitats in Game Reserves. You'll learn a lot and you'll really enjoy learning some bush skills in the great outdoors!

Travellers' placements are very flexible and you can combine this project with any other Travellers project, either in the same country or in different countries.

What to do next

Talk to us - We're there to help you. Call 0845 3 447 585

Most of our team are ex Travellers volunteers and are ideally qualified to offer advice and guidance because they know what you're looking for. They'll help you find your perfect project - and then make it all happen!

If you’d like more information about this or any of our projects, please email or call us!

If you’d like to apply for this project, please go to our website and complete the application form. As soon as we receive it, we’ll liaise with you and then start making your travel adventure happen.

It’s as easy as that.

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