Volunteer at Lapalala Wilderness
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up, close and personal with Africa’s wildlife, and take part in the conservation efforts aimed at safeguarding its well-being.
Weekly rate* - ZAR 9,000
Monthly rate* - ZAR 33,000
Accommodation - Rates include accommodation on a self-catering basis
Levies - Rates include all conservation levies
Transport - Transport to and from OR Tambo International Airport can be arranged at an additional cost.
Group size - Small groups only
Activities - Determined by Reserve Management, subject to conservation requirements at the time of your visit.
Malaria - Lapalala is malaria free
Uniquely Lapalala - Predator sightings are guaranteed
* Rates for 2023 only, subject to change 
Bookings / enquiries
+27(0)78 772 7449
+27(0)14 161 0850If you dream of spending time in the unspoilt and quintessentially African wilderness, then our Volunteer Programme makes that dream come true.
You’ll be joining the Lapalala Research & Monitoring Team on activities ranging from monitoring injured wildlife, collecting research data, and assisting in veterinary activities, to placing camera traps, feeding wildlife in our temporary boma facilities, and taking part in our animal rewilding programmes.Lapalala Wilderness has been globally recognised for its conservation efforts since its foundation in 1981, and was proclaimed an official protected nature conservation area in 2020. The unique Lapalala Wilderness Nature Reserve spans 48,000 hectares of unspoiled African wilderness, and is home to a diverse range of African wildlife species, including the Big Five: lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo.
Your support contributes directly to the future of African wildlife, and more specifically towards the protection of endangered species such as cheetah, African wild dog, rhinoceros and the African pangolin.
