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Volunteer in South Africa If you are exploring options to volunteer in South Africa, you might well be pleasantly surprised to find how many ways there are to make a real difference as a volunteer while enjoying an experience of a lifetime in South Africa. Join the Volunteer movement! According to Wikipedia, volunteering is generally considered an altruistic activity where an individual or group provides services for no financial or social gain, “to benefit another person, group or organisation”. If it has been on your mind and heart to volunteer your time, effort and skill for a worthy cause, you will be pleased to knowRead More →

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Africa is a complex and unique continent that attracts thousands of volunteers annually to support local communities, their territories and their wildlife. Volunteering in Africa is becoming increasingly popular and now there are a number of volunteer organizations to facilitate the process. Volunteer Southern Africa is one such company and offers foreigners the opportunity to explore southern Africa as more than a tourist—their volunteers become immersed in the people, animals, and amazing way of life in Africa. Their programs provide an environmentally responsible and incredibly affordable and fulfilling working holiday. Fulfilling experience  Earl Smith, Founder at Volunteer Southern Africa understands the business of providing aRead More →

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Africa is a complex and unique continent that attracts thousands of volunteers annually to support local communities, their territories and their wildlife. Volunteering in Africa is becoming increasingly popular and now there are a number of volunteer organizations to facilitate the process. Volunteer Southern Africa is one such company and offers foreigners the opportunity to explore southern Africa as more than a tourist—their volunteers become immersed in the people, animals, and amazing way of life in Africa. Their programs provide an environmentally responsible and incredibly affordable and fulfilling working holiday. Fulfilling experience  Earl Smith, Founder at Volunteer Southern Africa understands the business of providing aRead More →

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Anyone who travels to Africa and goes on a safari has the hope and anticipation that they will be the one to witness the next famous Battle at Kruger. However, the wild is unpredictable and timing is crucial. If you come to Africa and see the Big Five (elephant, rhino, leopard, lion and buffalo) you are lucky. If you witness a kill or fight in the wild, then you are REALLY lucky. For those of you who aren’t able to make it to Africa (yet!) the power of a camera and the internet will allow you to live vicariously through those who have witnessed AfricanRead More →

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Anyone who travels to Africa and goes on a safari has the hope and anticipation that they will be the one to witness the next famous Battle at Kruger. However, the wild is unpredictable and timing is crucial. If you come to Africa and see the Big Five (elephant, rhino, leopard, lion and buffalo) you are lucky. If you witness a kill or fight in the wild, then you are REALLY lucky. For those of you who aren’t able to make it to Africa (yet!) the power of a camera and the internet will allow you to live vicariously through those who have witnessed AfricanRead More →

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Join the fight to save the rhino! With the amount of publicity that rhino poaching has been receiving, it is tough not to be aware of the dire situation rhinos are finding themselves in. All species of rhinos; Black rhino, White rhino, greater one-horned rhino, Sumatran rhino and Javan Rhino all find themselves on the critically, threatened and endangered species list. With fewer than 31,000 rhinos left in the world it is a crucial time for conservation efforts to kick into high gear to save these species. Rhinos once roamed Euroasia and Africa but their numbers have dropped dramatically due to a variety of humanRead More →

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Join the fight to save the rhino! With the amount of publicity that rhino poaching has been receiving, it is tough not to be aware of the dire situation rhinos are finding themselves in. All species of rhinos; Black rhino, White rhino, greater one-horned rhino, Sumatran rhino and Javan Rhino all find themselves on the critically, threatened and endangered species list. With fewer than 31,000 rhinos left in the world it is a crucial time for conservation efforts to kick into high gear to save these species. Rhinos once roamed Euroasia and Africa but their numbers have dropped dramatically due to a variety of humanRead More →

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To the untrained eye spotting the difference between the white and black rhino can be quite difficult. Both breeds have a similar color and the same prehistoric look. Although similar, they are many differences in their look and how they socialization and interact with each other. One of the most notable differences between the white and black rhino is their mouth. Both white and black rhinos are grazers but black rhinos have hook-shaped lips which allow them to grasp prickly shrubs and trees where white rhinos have a wide square mouth. In terms of bodies, white rhinos are typically larger and weigh more; they areRead More →

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To the untrained eye spotting the difference between the white and black rhino can be quite difficult. Both breeds have a similar color and the same prehistoric look. Although similar, they are many differences in their look and how they socialization and interact with each other. One of the most notable differences between the white and black rhino is their mouth. Both white and black rhinos are grazers but black rhinos have hook-shaped lips which allow them to grasp prickly shrubs and trees where white rhinos have a wide square mouth. In terms of bodies, white rhinos are typically larger and weigh more; they areRead More →

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Deciding to do a wildlife internship in a different country can be exciting. The anticipation of learning about a new culture and stepping out of one’s comfort zone can be both exhilaration and nerve racking. It can be even more intimidating when there are hundreds of agencies, companies and programs all claiming to give you the most authentic experience. For anyone looking to volunteer in South Africa there are several different types of internships to choose from. Depending on what interests you there are wildlife center internships, wildlife photography internships, wildlife biology internships and wildlife conservation internships. They all sound similar but each are uniqueRead More →