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VOLUNTEER RATES · DULLSTROOM

Simple weekly pricing, practical essentials included and a range of optional experiences to make the most of your time in South Africa.

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01 / VOLUNTEER RATES

Choose the time that works for you.

WEEKLY VOLUNTEER STAYS

Longer stays give you more time to settle into the rhythm of the centre, learn from the team and become part of the daily work.

Rates are charged per person and cover the core practical essentials of your stay.

01 / ONE WEEK
1 week
€400 PER PERSON
02 / TWO WEEKS
2 weeks
€780 PER PERSON
03 / THREE WEEKS
3 weeks
€1,100 PER PERSON
04 / FOUR WEEKS
4 weeks
€1,400 PER PERSON
05 / EXTEND YOUR STAY
Additional week
€250 PER PERSON
02 / WHAT TO EXPECT

The essentials are already covered.

Your volunteer rate takes care of the practical basics while you focus on the experience and your work at the centre.

01 /

Included

  • 01 Three basic meals per day
  • 02 Cabin or room cleaning once per week
  • 03 Laundry service once per week
  • 04 Transfers to and from Belfast, Mpumalanga Engine Garage
02 /

Not Included

  • 01 Meals away from the centre or in Dullstroom
  • 02 Drinks
  • 03 Excursions
  • 04 Personal belongings
  • 05 Vaccinations
  • 06 Travel and medical insurance
03 / OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

See more of South Africa while you're here.

EXCURSIONS · PRICES ON REQUEST

Your volunteer experience can extend far beyond the centre, with optional wildlife, adventure and cultural experiences available during your stay.

01 / 1 NIGHT

Swaziland

A one-night experience including zip line, cultural village, candle factory, glass blowing factory and craft market. A rhino sanctuary may also be arranged subject to availability with an additional night.

02 / 1 NIGHT · 2 DAYS

Kruger National Park

One night and two days including a night safari and morning bush walk, with breakfast included.

03 / WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE

Cheetah Experience

Combine Kruger National Park with a stay in Hoedspruit at a Big Five game reserve. The experience can include a night safari, morning bush walk, game drive, cheetah walk and an evening braai.

04 / 2 NIGHTS · 3 DAYS

Protection & Wildlife Services

A three-day wildlife protection experience covering anti-poaching operations, K9 deployment, tracking techniques and conservation of wildlife and crop management.

Participants receive an official attendance certificate following successful completion of the programme.

05 / ADD-ON

Blyde River Canyon

Add Blyde River Canyon to the Kruger and Cheetah experience, either with an additional night and sunset river cruise or as a scenic stop to experience the canyon.

06 / ADVENTURE

Horse Back Adventure

Choose from a variety of local horse experiences including herding cattle, game viewing or a relaxed mountain ride.

07 / OUTDOORS

Waterfall Mountain Hike

Explore the area's hiking routes, hire a bike or enjoy a picnic at one of the many waterfalls, with options depending on fitness and your interest in the local scenery.

08 / 4+ EXTRA NIGHTS

Mozambique

A longer add-on for volunteers wanting to experience Mozambique. The guide recommends allowing at least four additional nights, and it can also be combined with the Swaziland trip.

09 / WELLNESS

Yoga or Spa

Yoga and spa visits can be arranged through several upmarket salons in and around the area.

10 / CERTIFICATE

Snake Handling

A snake handling experience can be arranged and includes a certificate.

PLEASE NOTE

Excursion prices are available on request and are subject to availability. Some experiences are arranged through a trusted external outfitter. Wildlife Paws SOS also has its own bus and can transport groups of up to eight people where appropriate.

04 / READY TO PLAN YOUR STAY?

Come for the wildlife. Leave with an experience.

Start your volunteer booking and let us know your preferred dates, travel details and any excursions you would like us to quote.

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