An amazing two weeks!

I spent two weeks with Wildlife ACT at Tembe Elephant Park, and loved every minute of it! Despite only being there for a really short time, I saw a huge range of wildlife, including the resident wild dog pack (so beautiful!) and lots of lions.

It was great to be able to contribute to the research and conservation effort too, rather than being just a tourist. Volunteers help in all sorts of ways, providing vital funding through the donation; helping create ID kits; locating collared animals using radio telemetry; setting up camera traps and much more. If you're really lucky as I was, you might get to participate in call-ups or relocations of key species, which is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

They have a fantastic research team in Hayden and Dani (supported by Leo), as well as great working relationships with other park and support staff. There's also excellent support before you get there from Bronwen and co in the office, who will answer any question you have, but honestly almost everything is provided up front in the volunteer information.

As a frequent traveller and former volunteer coordinator for another organisation, I was really impressed by Wildlife ACT. Lots of information offered up front and they really care about the cause. It's genuinely rare to find an organisation which ticks all these boxes, and still have a lot of fun while you're out there! Accommodation and facilities were also way better than expected.

I have already recommended Wildlife ACT to friends and I’d love to go back one day again!