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African Cheetah Rehabilitation, South Africa On arrival at this unique project in South Africa you will be greeted by sweeping savannah plains and the smell of the African bush. Here you will find more than just a cheetah sanctuary, but a haven in the wild where you will have the chance to experience mother nature at her very best Work with Cheetahs - Raise Cheetah Cubs - Conservation - Kruger Park - Volunteer Project in South Africa, Parys Location Parys, South Africa Project Length 4 weeks Age Limit Project Fee 4 weeks @ £1245 / $2490 Volunteer Project Information The following links will jump you to different sections on this page, which provide all the information you will need for this Africa volunteer project: Work with Cheetahs - Raise Cheetah Cubs - Conservation - Kruger Park, South Africa. » photo gallery | » more about this project | » volunteer & travel highlights » project fee includes & excludes | » day in the life of a volunteer... » volunteer support & orientation | » accommodation & meals | » getting there Photos South Africa Photos of Work with Cheetahs - Raise Cheetah Cubs - Conservation - Kruger Park in Africa.   More about the African Cheetah Rehabilitation in South Africa About the Cheetah Rehabilitation Centre: The cheetah breeding and reintroduction centre is based near Parys in South Africa (100 km south of Johannesburg). It is situated in a 1000-hectare reserve, bordering the Vaal River. It is home to a large number of antelope species as well as white rhino, giraffe and zebra. Work with the captive-bred cheetahs began in 2001 and during the past three years 16 cheetahs have been bred and raised with 100% success. Due to the rapidly declining numbers of cheetah in the wild, we have realised that further action needs to be taken to address this problem. The centre aims to do this with a three-phase project, which will see cheetahs released into managed environments, which are closer to their natural habitat. About the Volunteer Programme: You are invited to join in the work at the centre with the beautiful cheetahs, and help save this incredible species. The volunteer programme is designed to introduce you to the fascinating world of African wildlife as well as the incredible cheetah, and to work closely in all aspects of reserve management. We are also able to offer you the chance to work on the reintroduction project, where you will be actively helping in reintroducing cheetahs back into their natural habitat. You will be playing a vital role in raising and teaching the cheetahs (from the age of three months) to prepare them to hunt for themselves, so that the goal of contributing to increasing the numbers of free-roaming cheetahs again can be realised. » back to top African Cheetah Rehabilitation, Parys - Highlights This volunteer project in Africa includes: Work with Cheetahs - Raise Cheetah Cubs - Conservation - Kruger Park Highlights of the Programme: • Working with and interacting with our resident cheetahs every day • Helping to raise our young cheetah cubs (should there be any at the project whist you are there) • Making a difference in the lives of many different species through the maintenance and improvement of the reserve • Exploring and discovering the African bush • Making friends and having new experiences, both with the local community and your fellow volunteers South Africa Travel Highlights Being based just 1.5hours from Johannesburg you will be perfectly positioned to explore some of the other amazing sights that South Africa has to offer. Included in your fee is a wildlife safari experience at Kruger National Park. » back to top Project Fee Includes • Return transfers to and from Johannesburg International Airport (O. R. Tambo) • All accommodation, food and housekeeping costs • All transportation and equipment required to carry out your project work • 24 hour support and guidance from the project management team • All wildlife and conservation education during your stay. If there are talks or lectures organised during your stay you will be welcome to attend at no additional cost • The additional activities we offer during your stay, such as a visit to Kruger National Park and camping out under the stars • Program Fee – This is the large bulk of the program cost and finances all aspects of the cheetah breeding and reintroduction work Project Fee Excludes • Return flights to Johannesburg International Airport (O. R. Tambo) • Any items of a personal nature, such as gifts and curios and additional food, drinks and snacks • Internet and telephone access, which you can purchase on site • The appropriate personal medical insurance, which must cover the entire duration of your program, and should include cover for repatriation and any activities that you will undertake • Any additional trips or activities organised in your free time » back to top Day in the life... This is a typical day in the life of a volunteer working on the African Cheetah Rehabilitation project: While we have a routine in place, our timetable is fairly fluid and we do expect all participants to be reasonably flexible about the scheduling. Here is an example of a typical day of a volunteer at the cheetah programme: 7 – 8:30am: Cleaning the cheetah enclosures and running the cheetahs to exercise them and to provide stimulation and enrichment 8:30 – 9:15am: Breakfast 9:15 – 9:30: Volunteer meeting 9:30 – 1pm: Morning duties, which could be a game count, a boundary patrol or the removal of alien invader plant species 1 – 2pm: Lunch 2 – 4pm: Afternoon duties, which could be reserve maintenance, working with the cheetahs or creating firebreaks 4 – 5pm: Cheetah feeding 5pm onwards: Free time; a time to socialise and eat dinner. We may also do night drives or other activities during this time. » back to top Volunteer Support Before and during the program you will have full support from African Impact and your project managers to ensure you receive all the assistance that you need. We are committed to ensuring you have the best possible time at the project and your health and happiness is of the utmost importance to us. Volunteer Orientation Upon arrival you will be fully briefed and trained in all appropriate areas. You will be introduced to all members of staff and given a full tour of the reserve. You will be shown where all the tools and equipment are, and briefed exactly how to use them. You will not be expected to carry out any duties without the appropriate training and supervision. You will also be given more information on our reintroduction project and the plight of the cheetah, so that you fully understand just how important your work here is. » back to top Accommodation You will be staying in a specially designed volunteer house, which is very comfortable and cleaned on a regular basis and is situated near one of the reserve’s rivers. There is a games room, and several areas to relax and socialise in, such as an outdoor braai (BBQ) area. Internet and telephone access will be provided for a small additional cost. There is also a swimming pool and sun loungers so that you can work on your tan during your free time! Meals Coffee, tea and cool drinks are available throughout the day and snacks are also sold in our shop. You will be given a substantial breakfast, as we believe this to be the most important meal of the day. Lunch will be a cold spread and in the evening you will cook communally from ingredients provided. This is a chance for you to get together, relax and discuss your day. » back to top Getting There Parys, South Africa. Fly directly to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg (formerly known as Johannesburg International Airport) where you will be met on arrival by one of the project staff. » back to top Make an Enquiry Volunteer Project in South Africa - Work with Cheetahs - Raise Cheetah Cubs - Conservation - Kruger Park     print this page | bookmark this page (CTRL-D) | send to a friend back to top