African Impact Volunteer Projects in Wildlife Research

Join us on this unique project in northern Zambia, and get the chance to help take care of over a hundred chimpanzees in the biggest chimp sanctuary in the world! Interact with young orphaned chimps, record and learn about the animals'...

Our Livingstone Lion Conservation Volunteer Project is part of the ground breaking ALERT Lion Rehabilitation Programme, which was launched by African Impact at Antelope Park in 2004. As a volunteer on this project, you will get involved in...

Our Big 5 Wildlife Photography and Conservation Education project offers exciting exposure to the African bush with both wildlife photography and conservation components. Volunteers will start with an in-depth orientation, followed by an...

African Impacts very own pilot project, home to ground breaking African Lion Rehabilitation and Release into the Wild Programme, at Antelope Park is where it all began. As a volunteer on this stunning reserve, you will get involved in the...

Collect data and conduct vital research on large predators, including lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena to provide information for the Thanda Foundation. This will involve being in the bush to observe hunting, social, breeding and...

Secure your spot to take part in this exciting venture, working towards a solution to Global Warming, and being a part of combating Climate Change. In partnership with Greenpop's Trees for Zambia project, 5000 or more indigenous and fruit...

Live in the heart of a big 5 game reserve and monitor behaviour and movements of Elephants and Rhino. Help the research team by gathering information in the field and spending time in the bush on conservation initiatives while being based at...

Based at the award winning Thanda Game Reserve you will help the team by gathering information in the field and spending time in the bush on conservation initiatives. The focus of this project is to monitor the endangered Big Five African...

Set on this stunning exclusive private game reserve, you will have the unique once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to photograph a semi-wild pride of African lions knowing that your images will be used to help in the future release of lions from...

Our Victoria Falls Lion Conservation Volunteer Project is part of the ground breaking ALERT Lion Rehabilitation Programme, which was launched by African Impact at Antelope Park in 2004. As a volunteer on this project you will get involved in...

The Gorilla Research Expedition is located in the Lebialem-Mone Forest Landscape about 37km from Dschang. The Lebialem-Mone Forest Landscape is one of the ecosystems in the Western Cameroon Highlands Region that has a high biodiversity...

Being based on the Shamwari Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, you will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of research initiatives on endangered and other wildlife species. You will contribute to research...

Join us on the only programme for research volunteers working in this unique marine environment at the tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet! With mentors from our resident international team of marine biologists, volunteers...

As a volunteer on this project, which borders the famous Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, you will have the unique opportunity to get involved in vital conservation and wildlife research in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy. Assist with...

Just 1.5 hours' drive from Johannesburg International Airport in South Africa, you will be greeted by rolling hills and the smell of the African bush. Here you will find more than just a cheetah reserve, but a haven in the wild where you...

A unique opportunity to view, observe and be involved in the research of the magnificent Great White Shark in its natural environment! You will also see other wildlife species, including Cape Gannets, Bryde Whales, Cape Fur Seals, Dolphins...

You will have the opportunity to assist with big cat research and conservationin the heart of the Namibian bush. Alongside local conservationists, you will assist with the capture, rehabilitation, and release of cheetahs and leopards. You...

Be part of a number of exciting research and conservation initiatives, dedicated to Lemurs on an extensive range of projects - from the collection of data on endangered lemur species to environmental education with local communities and even...

Golden sands, coconut palms and the spectacular Indian Ocean stretching as far as the eye can see... This project is as exotic as it sounds. Based near Inhambane in the small seaside village of Tofo, you will have the opportunity to immerse...

Whether you want to observe lion cubs practice hunting, collect data on a variety of African game species or assess the impact of conservation initiatives on livelihoods, our project locations offer unrivalled opportunities for study.