Wildlife Ranger Training in South Africa - 2 weeks

  South Africa

Phalaborwa

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: multiple

Description: Be part of it with i-to-i!
Our goal is to achieve 400 years of combined volunteering all over the world by the end of 2008.

So far we have achieved 325 years which when broken down means we achieved the following:

- Over 5500 children cared for on our community projects around the world
- A minimum of 13,000 children and adults taught English in schools and community centers
- Hundreds of animals protected including Turtles, Pandas, Elephants, Monkeys and more
- At least 80 homes and structures built for families and communities in need
- More than 8000 trees planted which are enough trees to offset the CO2 emissions of over 2,000 cars

Want to go wild in South Africa?

If you enjoy reading National Geographic or watching nature programmes on TV, why not cut out the middle man and see one of the most exciting natural worlds on the planet first hand? Our partner project in the African bush will take you on a 14-day nature guide course in a 33,000 hectare game reserve. This is a rare opportunity to not only experience the bush, but to learn about and understand the environment around you at an established training center. The training course is 'hands on' and you will see African wildlife in their natural surroundings. This is an introduction course; for those who want to progress to get their FGASA Level 1 qualification check out the 4 week course which is even wilder!

Find out more about i-to-i, watch their short video here: http://video.i-to-i.com/site-videos/video.html

Highlights: This really is a rare opportunity to not only experience the bush but to learn about and understand the environment around you. The training course is hands on and will allow you to have close encounters with African wildlife in their natural surroundings. You may sleep out in the bush, learn tracking skills and even astronomy if the sky is clear.

For anyone interested in the outdoors, wildlife and conservation this is an amazing opportunity not to be missed.

Qualifications: You must be willing to get your hands dirty and turn your hand to anything from mending a tyre, to building camps or observing the local wildlife. There is a lecture element to the course so you must be willing and eager to learn.

You will also be asked to give a short presentation at the end of the 14 days on an animal which will be allocated to you by your ranger.

Cost in US$: US$ 2190.00 for 2 weeks

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 years old and above

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 15,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 300 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994