World Endeavors

Capetown

Kruger Park

Cape Town 
Framed between oceans and mountains, Caprtown is surrounded by incredible natural beauty, with Table Mountain, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, an absolute highlight. Cape Town is also a place of huge diversity, lively cultures, and a vibrant nightlife. Living here is dynamic and interesting, and weekends will give you a huge variety of exciting activities.
You can, for instance, venture to the top of Table Mountain, go paragliding, take to the ocean by kayak, hang out on some of the many beaches, sip wine at stunning vineyards, head out on safari, enjoy some of Africa’s finest restaurants and even take to the skies on a helicopter flight over the city. For those more interested in exploring South Africa’s culture, how about visiting the historic Robben Island, or taking a free walking tour through the city to learn about Apartheid? Other possible activities include cage-diving with Great white sharks, whale watching, visiting Nelson Mandela’s prison cell, or snorkeling with seals.
 

Greater Kruger Area
The Greater Kruger Area encompasses over 20 private wildlife reserves on the west side of the world-renowned Kruger National Park in South Africa. These private reserves come together to create one big reserve. A significant contribution to wildlife conservation efforts, helping to protect and preserve one of the world’s last remaining wildlife strongholds.
The whole area comprises almost 5.5 million acres of unfenced land where animals roam freely across wild savannah. The Greater Kruger Area is a major hotspot for wildlife conservation and offers endless opportunities for wildlife encounters with iconic animals such as elephants, lions, rhinos, and wild dogs. Many of these animals are endangered or vulnerable. 

Cape Town
Volunteers will live in a spacious guest house in the center of town, with views towards Lion’s Head and just a few minutes from trendy Kloof street. From here, the main sights of Table Mountain, V&A Waterfront and Company’s Gardens are within easy reach. Accommodation is dorm-style with shared bathroom facilities and social areas. Included are 3 meals per day (weekdays only - meals not included on the weekends). At the guesthouse there is free WiFi to enable you to stay in touch. It is also easy to purchase a sim and add data credit to allow you to use your own phone.

Kruger
Situated on the banks of the Olifants River, your home will be at a private base camp which is open to the Kruger National Park. You’ll experience a safari-style camp with everything you need for a comfortable stay, including a swimming pool, viewing deck, WiFi, hot showers, and an outdoor area for stargazing and socializing. Included are 2 cooked meals per day and a help-yourself breakfast. No meals provided on weekends. At the lodge there is free WiFi to enable you to stay connected. It is also easy to purchase a sim and add data credit to allow you to use your own phone.  

The costs vary depending on the duration of the volunteer project.

• Application fee: €35 (non-refundable) - required during the program application phase.
• Deposit fee: €200 - required after the close of applications to confirm the intention to proceed with the enrollment.
• Programme fee (requested directly from World Endeavors after eligibility confirmation):
   

  Destination and project	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks
  Cape Town Childcare&Teaching - Sports Coaching	US $2.095	US $2.435	US $2.755
  Cape Town Health care (minimum 3 weeks)	n/a	US $2.435	US $2.755
  Kruger Area Wildlife Conservation - African big 5	US $2.735	US $3.230	US $3.595

For destinations in partnership with World Endeavors, 15 scholarships of €1,350 each are available.

Join our expert field guides and wildlife conservation research team. Our most popular volunteer project in Africa and our most remote destination is situated in the untouched African bush. This volunteer program is ideal for wildlife lovers, nature enthusiasts, and aspiring conservationists or zoologists. 
Venture into the African bush on daily volunteer safari drives in search of the Big 5 species and other iconic African wildlife. You will monitor wild animals and collect vital data. Your observations and volunteer work are essential for providing critical information that will influence wildlife conservation strategies that protect endangered and vulnerable wildlife in Africa. 

Physical conservation work is a vital part of this programs: you assist in getting rid of snares or removing invasive species, the volunteer work you do is key to the survival of wildlife. It transforms the land back into a healthy habitat where wildlife can flourish.

You will help to compile data of the wild animals encountered into reports, maps, and up to date profiles (ID kits). The techniques you will learn about doing this volunteer work include analyzing whisker patterns, scars, and ear notches to understand and distinguish individual animals. These research sessions will teach you about data collection and compilation techniques that are used to influence wildlife conservation strategies. Conservationists and field guides can use this data to monitor the movements and health of wildlife for years to come.