Protecting the endangered rhinos of Botswana

The volunteers will assist in the maintenance of the footpaths, park fence, fire breaks and trails and will help in the day to day maintenance of the park. The volunteers will participate as a team in the whole duration of the workcamp. Volunteers are encouraged to share and exchange different cultural forms during the project.

Project dates:

January 28 - February 8, 2013 ☀ May 1 - May 15, 2013 ☀ July 15 - July 26, 2013 ☀ August 19 - August 30, 2013 ☀ September 23 - October 4, 2013 ☀ December 8 - December 20, 2013

Khama Rhino Sanctuary is located around 25 km north of Serowe and 320 km North West from Gaborone, the capital city of the Republic of Botswana. It is defined by Kalahari Desert sands and quite a range of vegetation. Khama Rhino Sanctuary is a conservation park for the endangered animals, mainly white and black rhinos. It also hosts a wide range of animals including kudus, impalas, gemsboks, giraffes, and a variety of small animals and birds.

Orientation: An orientation is scheduled for the day before the project starts.

Language: English

Leisure time: Volunteers at the nature reserve can enjoy day and evening game drives and some educational lectures on some days. Volunteers can also arrange to join the rangers for their animals counting exercises and patrols along the park fences.

Please, find the full description of the project on: http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-botswana.htm

To learn more about the international volunteer workcamps: http://www.cadip.org/workcamp.htm