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Overview
Our company offers the most diverse volunteering itinerary in South Africa by including a host of selected activities which would normally be deemed as an optional extra among our competitors. What sets us apart is our in depth conservation practices which includes, Addo Elephant National Park, Woody Cape Nature Reserve, ORITAG fish tagging conservation and incorporating the highest coastal sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere. All this by enjoying the accommodation comfort of Intaka Bird Lodge and the beautiful safari engagement.
Day 1: Port Elizabeth to Sibuya Private Game Reserve
1 day
Collection from Port Elizabeth Airport every Sunday at 15:00
Arrival at Sibuya Game Reserve
Travellers settle into their accommodation at "Intaka Bird Lodge" nestled on the boundary of Sibuya Game Reserve. This will be our base while traversing Sibuya Game Reserve on a daily basis. After long air travel this is the ideal place to surround yourself in tranquility. Once travelers are settled in, a fine dinner is presented as well as sundowner drinks overlooking the game reserve. All preparations are made for the following day.
We spend the day learning about African elephants and their role in the ecosystem as well as the challenges they face on earth. We set out to correctly identify each elephant on Sibuya Game Reserve as well as monitor their individual personalities.
We spend the day learning about white rhino and their role in the ecosystem as well as the challenges they face on earth. We set out to correctly identify each rhino on Sibuya Game Reserve as well as take part in anti-poaching activities
Day 4: Reserve Vegetation Project
1 day
- Fence Management
- Alien Vegetation Eradication
Correct fencing has a vital role in wildlife conservation by protecting humans from potential danger and at the same time protecting conservation areas from human impact
Many conservation areas take ongoing action by removing alien plant species that thrive in their conditions. These species are generally unpalatable for animals and outgrow indigenous species.
We correctly identify and differentiate between oceanic, estuarine, arboreal and terrestrial birds. Travelers will also take part in or Red-Billed Oxpecker Project.
Day 6: Outreach Project
Kenton-on-Sea
1 day
- Kariega Beach
- Kariega River
- Communities
Travelers may take part in our outreach project day in Kenton on Sea which includes, blankets and beanies for Madiba, stand in teachers, beach cleanups, dog food distribution, retirement homes and many more
Day 7: Leisure Day
Kariega Beach
1 day · Admission ticket included
The first Saturday and Sunday of our itinerary is a leisure weekend which allows you to travel and do a bit of sight seeing in the area at your own expense. However, you could spend the time just relaxing taking in the tranquility at our home base, Intaka Bird Lodge.
Day 8: Leisure Day
1 day
The first Saturday and Sunday of our itinerary is a leisure weekend which allows you to travel and do a bit of sight seeing in the area at your own expense. However, you could spend the time just relaxing taking in the tranquility at our home base, Intaka Bird Lodge.
Travelers will take part in a power point presentation and open discussion troubleshooting the loss of prey species, loss of habitat, lion bone trade and human encroachment, all contributing to the possible extinction of Africa's apex predator.
Day 10: Coastal Hike
Greater Addo
1 day
20 Kilometre Hike / 12,5 Miles
- Woody Cape, Greater Addo Elephant National Park
- Alexandria Dune Fields
- Coastal Conservation
First day of our two day hike along the Alexandria Dune Fields which are the highest coastal wind driven sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere.
Travelers will spend time learning about the living and non living of the coastal marine environment as well as the history which molded the area to what it is today.
Day 11: Coastal Hike
Greater Addo
1 day
16 Kilometer Hike / 10 Mile Hike
- Woody Cape, Greater Addo Elephant National Park
- Alexandria Dune Fields
- Coastal Conservation
Second day of our two day hike along the Alexandria Dune Fields which are the highest coastal wind driven sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere.
Travelers will spend time learning about the living and non living of the coastal marine environment as well as the history which molded the area to what it is today.
Day 12: Boat Cruise / Fish Tagging
1 day
- Boat Cruise Along Kariega River
- Oceanic Fish Tagging Institute Project
Travelers will go on a boat cruise and partake in fish tagging projects. Each traveler will briefed on how to correctly catch, tag and record information and release estuarine fish species. Our findings will be loaded onto the ORI international data base.
Day 13: Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Elephant National Park
1 day
- Addo Elephant National Park
- Colchester
Travelers will visit the South Africa's flagship game reserve by spending the day in Addo Elephant National Park. Addo houses the densest population of African Elephant per square kilometer in the world and holds a mammoth section of conservation history for our area.
Day 14: Group Project Presentations
1 day
- Group Project Presentation
- Graduation Ceremony
- Leisure Time
- Certificates
Travelers get the chance to show us what the have learned during their stay with us. Group projects and posters are always a welcoming gift to create ambience for our presentation room.
Day 15: Departure Day
6h
- Team Breakfast
- Airport Transfer
Travelers will be transferred to Port Elizabeth Airport from Intaka Lodge at 09:00 every Sunday morning.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Transfers depart Port Elizabeth Airport for the Experience every second Sunday at 15:00
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
No infants allowed
Travelers under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by adults
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
