Rhino Ambassador Stewardship Program

Become a Rhino Ambassador...the threat is real

Who should apply?

Wildlife lovers concerned about the plight of the rhino, who are wanting to expand their knowledge base and contribute in a meaningful way to saving the rhinos of Africa. This project is available for both individuals and groups.

Duration

1 -12 weeks

Location

The established Kei Kubusi Conservation area, with its healthy white rhino population, is located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, just an hour from East London.

Activities KNOWLEDGE: 10 hours modulated theory on rhinos, conservation and ecology FIELDWORK: 60 hours practical work for conservation objectives CONTRIBUTION: Post project fundraising will support the WESSA Rhino Fund and need to be completed to achieve Ambassador status.(WESSA, with 86 years in conservation, is one of the countries oldest and largest conservation agencies).

Download the full project portfolio

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Volunteers stay in shared accommodation in serviced camps and field camps where necessary.

Base Camp - shared accommodation in a thatched lodge

Facilities:

- Shared accommodation
- Communal living areas
- Electricity (on a generator)
- Hot & cold running water
- Bath & shower room facilities
- All bedding and linen included

Click here to see images of base camp on flickr.

Field Camp - permanent tented camp with communal area by the Kei-Kubusi river

Facilities:

- Shared tented accommodation
- Communal living area
- Hot & cold running water
- (Optional) open air shower

Click here to see images of the field camp on flickr.

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Project Fee:

Duration	Price
2 weeks	R 10 971 / $ 1 194
4 weeks	R 19 314 / $ 2 104
Additional weeks	R 4 828 / $ 525 per week

Included:

- Accommodation in shared, serviced camps
- Three meals per day whilst on project
- Transport to and from project daily
- Support of our experienced on-site project co-ordinator
- Welcome Pack with all orientation and project information, meal and drinks vouchers for local Chintsa restaurants and bars, 1 hour free internet access upon arrival, free VA32 t-shirt, "Left My Heart in Africa" keyring/ bookmark and Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) postcard.
- Shuttle from East London airport upon arrival and departure

Not included:

- Airfares and flights
- Travel Insurance

Project Start Dates:

Availability Key:	Available Date
	Unavailable Date

Month	Start Date	Placement Duration Available
April 2013	Monday 1st	2 - 12 weeks
June 2013	Monday 1st	2 - 12 weeks
August 2013	Monday 5th	2 - 12 weeks
October 2013	Monday 7th	2 - 12 weeks

Please note that we request arrivals and departures to be on a Monday.

There must be a minimum of 4 participants for each departure date to stand.

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Terms and Conditions of application:
- Volunteers must be aged 18+ to take part in the project.
- Due to the nature of the Rhino Ambassadorhip Project volunteers require a moderate level of fitness.
- Volunteers must have a competent level of spoken English
- Volunteers must supply payment in full before placement can be confirmed

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