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The projects

Hamba Africa works with a wide array of conservation, social and academic 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.

 

You can join as part of international university study placements, volunteer solo or as a group, you might even be representing an organisation and want to collaborate with us and our network of trusted partners.

Based at various placements, join to support initiatives, gain skills, give skills or simply... hamba africa!

Become A Field Guide - 2 Month Course

Gain skills, knowledge and industry qualifications allowing you to work professionally as a field guide across Southern Africa. Launch a career in Africa or apply it to your academic studies or work back home.

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FGASA is recognized internationally and a lead in the conservation sector. The course is broken down into different modules, gain a complete understanding of the natural world!

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Project list

  • Track and Sign

  • Dangerous Game Approach

  • Bird identification

  • Geology

  • Astronomy

  • Basic ecology

  • Taxonomy

  • Meteorology

  • Plant and Grass identification

  • Insect identification

  • Mammalian biology

  • Mammal identification

  • Animal behaviour

  • Conservation management

  • Erosion control

  • Invasive species management

  • Anthropology and history

  • Animal sounds and interpretation

Based at a field research station on a private reserve, projects have been developed & run with partnership from universities using the facilities, skills & resources of the centre.

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Pioneering big game hormonal research, habitat management, developing new camera trapping techniques. You can take part in existing research or even help implement your own.

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Project list

  • Rhino hormone monitoring

  • Big game management

  • Wetland bird surveying

  • Camera trap research

  • Veterinary work

  • Habitat management

  • Bushveld indexing and research

  • K-9 anti-poaching patrols

  • Nocturnal species surveys

  • Your own projects

Endangered Species Wildlife Volunteer

These specialised projects include monitoring population movements and researching endangered species such as cheetah and rhino. In addition, this newly launched reserve has various habitat restoration and animal reintroduction projects to help create a new wildlife haven.

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This is the ideal volunteer role for anyone wanting to gain experience and skills relating to conservation management!

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Project list

  • Radio collar tracking

  • Camera trap surveying

  • Game feeding and management

  • Rhino monitoring

  • Vegetation surveys

  • Track and sign​

  • Vet work with animals

  • Population counts and surveys

  • Predator mortality research

Veterinary science and efforts are critical for ensuring the health of large mammal populations across africa.

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From regular vaccinations to combat disease, translocating and moving animals for genetic diversity to emergency call outs.

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As a vet or vet nurse you'll support wildlife vets in field and throughout the Waterberg area.

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Project list

  • Preform surgeries

  • Diagnose and monitor

  • Respond to emergency call outs

  • Practice with equipment and train

  • Lectures and debates

  • Animal transportation

  • Work in different wildlife areas

  • Conservation projects

  • Prepare medicines

Joining a reptile research and conservation centre, support a variety of projects, make a real difference with the catch and removal of dangerous animals from the surrounding community.

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Train and build confidence with how to handle reptiles, research them in the wild and captivity, get involved with presentation and education to the public to teach and show appreciation to these often stigmatised species.

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Project list

  • Reptile handling & training

  • Education and presentation

  • Reptile research

  • Emergency call outs & rescue

  • Snake behaviour

  • Community outreach

  • Reptile and exotic vet medicine

  • Reptile health and care

  • Reptile first aid and safety

Cheetah are often out competed by bigger predators like lions, leopard or hyena, with most private reserves across africa also choosing the bigger predators to satisfy tourists, this has resulted in cheetah becoming many times more endangered.

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Focused on the rewilding of cheetah into new habitat, join a sanctuary and rehabilitation centre to support the conservation of cheetah as well as other species.

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Project list

  • Cheetah conservation

  • Educating the public

  • Cleaning enclosures

  • Food and meal preparation

  • Rehabilitation and animal care

  • Environmental enrichment

  • Behavioural research

  • Centre maintenance

  • Optional activities

Incredible projects for those wanting to work or get involved with marine ecology and shark research. Join a research team and ongoing projects to monitor the health of reefs, migration patterns of species and sharks and as coastal health.

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The scientific research, data and analysis you'll work on is used to report to government, educate the public and help ensure the biodiversity of this pristine habitat.

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Project list

  • Shark migration research

  • Coral reef surveying

  • Turtle nesting & Pprotection

  • Marine museum work

  • Baited camera usage
  • Shark and ray research

  • Report and artcile writing

  • Lab work and research

  • Optional activities

Marine Diving Conservation Placement

Work on a broad array of projects focused on marine ecology and conservation.

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Help research and protect South Africa's only marine world heritage site, the iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area. Dive on coral reefs, coastal bays and biomass hotspots. Understand the behaviour and lifecycles of animals like turtles, fish, whales and even whale sharks.

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Project list

  • Coral reef surveying

  • Turtle nest protection

  • Equipment use and maintenance

  • CMAS/PADI diving course

  • Videography & photography

  • Endangered species recording

  • Turtle tracking and research

  • Fish surveying

  • Migration monitoring

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!

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Play a key role in 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. 

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Project list

  • Anti-Poaching patrols

  • Bird ringing and surveying

  • Invasive species management

  • Small mammal trap and release

  • Sustainable agriculture projects

  • Camera trap surveying

  • Community outreach

  • Insect and moth surveying

  • Conservation and reserve management

  • Handling and presenting animals to rural communities

  • On foot tracking

  • Your own projects

​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!

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Project list

  • Teach children at creche schools

  • Partake in outreach projects

  • Construct new infrastructure

  • Job creation and training

  • Sustainability projects

  • Conservation engagement

  • Recycling projects

  • Arts and craft movements

  • Develop your own ideas

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