Living with Orphaned Rhinos at Care for wild

1-12 Week(s)
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Fully Furnished Accommadation
Start Date
Volunteer Period
Starting From:
$ 000.00

*Please note that Orphaned Rhinos Program runs Monday to Monday

Living with Orphaned Rhinos at Care for wild

Program Overview

Living with Orphaned Rhinos at Care for wild

Make a difference by joining our orphaned rhinos program where you will be responsible for hand rearing and rehabilitating baby orphaned rhinos.

Make a difference by joining our orphaned rhinos program at the world largest rhino orphanage, Care for Wild. At this program, volunteers play a crucial role and are responsible for hand rearing and rehabilitating baby orphaned rhinos. Learn the processes involved in caring for sick and orphaned animals; which includes learning how to do the precise preparation of the formula for the smaller rhinos, bottle-feeding and keeping careful records of these rhinos feeding behavior, weight gain and development.

Volunteers at Care for Wild will also be responsible for helping with the maintenance of the orphanage which includes cleaning, preparing food for any and all animals in care and assisting in any way possible. Other animals on the property include giraffe, wildebeest, waterbuck, kudu and additional primates.

Accommodation And Menu

Sleep in the mountains of South Africa.

Volunteers at Care for Wild will stay in shared cabins with 2 – 4 other volunteers. Each room is equipped with comfortable beds, en suite bathrooms and electrical outlets.

Please note that volunteers will be provided bedding however will need to bring a towel.
Included in this program are 3 meals daily; breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you have any dietary requirements please make us aware prior to your arrival. Please note that if you wish to purchase any additional snacks there will be shop runs each week.

What’s Included

We take care of everything

  • 3 Meals Daily
  • Accommodation
  • Wifi available
  • 2 Airport transfers / Nelspruit (town)
  • 24 Hour Emergency Contact Number

For more program information, check out our Pre Departure Guide.

Excursions

Explore the area.

Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Kruger National Park

Panoramic Route

Blyde River Canyon

Please note these excursions are at an additional cost.

Our Program Schedule