CONSERVATION
WORK
ON WILDLIFE PROJECTS &
RESERVES
IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Enkosini Eco
Experience offers self-funding volunteers a unique opportunity to work at
some of Southern Africa's leading wildlife conservation, rehabilitation and
research projects.
A
conservation placement is the ultimate life changing and rewarding
experience. Placements range from 1-12 weeks, giving volunteers the
opportunity to become involved in a wide variety of conservation activities;
including anti-poaching patrols, animal care and feeding, monitoring and
counting of wildlife, erecting and checking of game fences, bush
rehabilitation and everyday reserve maintenance and management. Volunteers
can choose to focus exclusively on one project, or alternatively experience
a number of different projects. All of our conservation
projects have a strong element of continuity. The work of one volunteer is
carried on by subsequent volunteers and, collectively, the Enkosini Eco
Experience network makes a lasting impact on local communities, wildlife and wildlands in Southern Africa.
Founded in 2003, Enkosini Eco Experience allows you to volunteer in a way that
fills your heart, mind and spirit and maximizes your financial contribution
to the projects you choose. Enkosini’s
carefully selected projects are not just “placements” – they are our
colleagues, our mentors, our partners. A tight-knit Southern African community,
we work together to achieve higher standards in conservation and to fight
unethical wildlife activities through advocacy, media exposure and
legislative change. Enkosini Eco Experience supports our partner wildlife
projects with the necessary financial and volunteer assistance required to
achieve their goals in conservation and community development.
The staff of Enkosini Eco
Experience has traveled extensively through Southern Africa - teaching,
working, volunteering, studying, backpacking, and managing tour groups. Our
knowledge and understanding of where to go, when to go, what to do and how
to do it will prepare you for traveling abroad to Southern Africa. You‘ll enjoy Enkosini’s
complete support before, during and after your experience including
emergency phone lines, in the field coordinators, full training
where required, independent travel advice, and most importantly a team with
the experience to answer all your questions. We are well-informed about
local issues and culture, and help ensure that all the organizational
details for your project are covered so that your experience is safe,
enjoyable and fulfilling.
Our
volunteers come from all walks of life – from gap year students to career
breakers to retired people – and we organize placements for people of all
nationalities. Whether you are burned out from running the rat race,
exploring a new direction in your life or just aching to see the world, an
Enkosini Eco Experience is an absolute must for anyone who is enthusiastic
about conservation and the environment. Enkosini’s range of volunteer
projects offer the adventurous individual the chance to take part in
valuable and rewarding hands-on conservation work that provides a
sustainable future for Southern Africa’s important ecosystems. And, of course,
Southern Africa is a great place to travel with magnificent scenery, fabulous
weather, good infrastructure, fascinating cultures, and last but not least,
spectacular wildlife!
Let the
adventure begin…
