Dansk ICYE - Wildlife Afrika

It is a self-funding and non-profit Wildlife Care & Guest programme situated 20km from Bela Bela [Warmbaths] in the malaria-free Bushveld  of Limpopo, South Africa's northernmost province. The project raises orphaned and injured African animals to be rehabilitated back into the wild and are also working on being officially recognized as a vervet Monkey Sanctuary. Together with a commited work force and international volunteers they work together with nature conservation towards the survival of African Wildlife.

Birdwatchers will be able to see many different species such as Verraux Eagle, Kingfishers, Hornbills, Kites, Fisheagle, Paradise Flycatcher, Spotted Eagle Owls, Burchells Coucal, Weaver's, Sunbird [4 different species], African Drake etc. Over a 100 different species has been recorded here at Bambelela with its stream Groot Nylsoog River and Vlei.

The unspoiled bushveld offers a variety of fauna and flora. Antelopes such as Kudu, Bushbuck, Duiker, Klipspringer, Mountain Reedbuck, Nyalas, Common Reedbuck, Red Hartebeest, Eland, Steenbok and more. Zebra, Porcupine, Bushpigs, Serval Cat, Warthogs, Civet, Mongooses, Lesser Bushbaby, Baboons and Vervet Monkeys and so much more can be seen here.

The climate is dry and comfortable. The summer months [September to April] are very warm. The average rainfalls is +/- 550mm/year. The rainy season is in summer.

Bela Bela [Warmbaths] is known as the "Sunshine Town" and locally very popular in the winter months, May to August, because of its mild winters.

Duties at the project:

No two days are the same at the project however the following is a guide line of a

schedule volunteers can expect to experience at our programme:

[months Sept-May. Start one hour earlier: 7:00]

·         Before 8:00:                        Coffee + tea + biscuits in kitchen/clinics

·         8:00-10:00:                          Preparation of food bowls according to feeding list

Presentation of all cut/made food to supervisor

Feeding of the animals

Fresh water in all buckets, cleaning with sand

Cleaning of camps (take old food out)

Counting of all animals in the camp

Checking their physical condition and behaviour for a few minutes

Cleaning the feeding bowls + drying

Cleaning of the kitchen (see other list)

Laundry

·         09:00:                                    Team of 2 people preparing brunch

·         10:00:                                    Brunch

·         10:30-13:00:                        Projects/ time to spend with the animals

·         13:00:                                    Break time, swimming, chill out, etc.

Snacks offered in kitchen between 12h00-14h00

·         14:00-15:00                          Feeding + checking of the animals + cleaning

·         15:00-16:30                          Time for study, lessons, projects, swimming pool,

leisure time, walking, hiking trails etc.

·         16:30-17:15                          Dinner + wash the dishes (rotate)

·         17:30                                      Nappy Time for Monkeys / Prepare sleep-outs

·         18:00                                      Last feedings: cats, owls, nocturnal animals

·         19.00                                     Time off. 24h standby for emergencies and call outs

Volunteers work a six day week.

Contact Person at project:

Silke von Eynern

SASTS Working Adventures works closely with the project and any other information can be collected through SASTS.

Wildlife Care & Guest Farm
P O Box 724
Bela-Bela [Warmbaths] 0480 Limpopo

Cost of Programme: Excluding Cape Town Orientation 4 weeks: 12.500,00 kr. *

* Der tages forbehold for prisændringer i forbindelse med kursændringer mm.

Price includes:

·         transfers from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg.

·         Breakfast and dinner.

·         Shared accommodation with linen, electric blankets and towels.

·         A trip to the nearby town centre to shop.

·         A trip to crocodile farm.

·         A guided wildlife tour at the project

·         A tour hour hiking trip into the mountains.

Cape Town orientation included: 4 weeks: 14.500,00 kr. *

* Der tages forbehold for prisændringer i forbindelse med kursændringer mm.

·         Airport transfer from Airport to accommodation in CPT

·         5 nights dormitory accommodation in the SASTS House in Cape Town.

·         Orientation week which includes four tours:

·         City Walking Orientation

·         Township Tour

·         Robben Island Tour

·         Winelands tour

·         Transfer flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg ONLY

·         No meals during orientation week

·         Price includes, transfers from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg.

·         Breakfast and dinner.

·         Shared accommodation with linen, electric blankets and towels.

·         A trip to the nearby town centre to shop.

·         A trip to crocodile farm.

·         A guided wildlife tour at the project

·         A tour hour hiking trip into the mountains