The projects
Hamba Africa develops a wide array of conservation projects, on both an independent basis and via collaboration with local organisations and experts. Each project has its own unique goals and objectives to protect wildlife, restore habitats and invest in sustainable economies.
As a team member and volunteer, you will play a key role in these projects during your placement.
Wildlife Volunteer - 12+ conservation projects
Our wildlife volunteer placement is exciting and varied. You will live with and protect the local environment through over 12 different projects. There is something for everyone!
Play a key role in intimate action projects like anti-poaching patrols or vet work. Safeguard the reserve's future with engagement projects, handling and showcasing animals to local communities. Plus, help with research and data collection.
Project list
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Rhino behavioural research
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Anti-Poaching patrols
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Bird ringing and surveying
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Invasive species management
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Small mammal trap and release
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Sustainable agriculture projects
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Camera trap surveying
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Community outreach
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Tree surveying
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Insect and moth surveying
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Conservation and reserve management
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Assisting rural vets
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Wildlife rehabilitation
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Handling and presenting animals to rural communities
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On foot tracking
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Your own projects
Long-Term Endangered Species Volunteer
These specialised projects include monitoring population movements and researching endangered species such as wild dogs, cheetah and rhino. In addition, this newly launched reserve has various habitat restoration and animal reintroduction projects to help create a new wildlife haven.
This is the ideal volunteer role for anyone wanting to gain experience and skills relating to conservation management!
Project list
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Radio collar tracking cheetah
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K9 anti-poaching patrols
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Bush walks
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Wild dog population monitoring
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Safari drives
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Track and sign
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Vet work with animals
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Transporting and moving wildlife
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Habitat management
Community Development Volunteer
Volunteer with and live amongst a charity and rural community. Listening and letting the community lead, you will support their ambitions for a permanent improvement.
Together we can create a future we can all take pride in.
Support an education through teaching, create opportunity through entrepreneurship, construction, outreach projects and more. Find something that suits your skills!
Project list
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Teach children at creche schools
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Partake in outreach projects
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Construct new infrastructure
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Job creation and training
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Sustainability projects
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Conservation engagement
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Recycling projects
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Arts and craft movements
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Develop your own ideas