Overview
Become a volunteer and witness this impressive wildlife conservation project that takes you into the wilderness of Lilongwe, Malawi! Here you can become part of a project that is passionate about protecting wildlife and their habitats.
As the first port of call for injured, orphaned animals or animals rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, this project is a symbol of hope for endangered species. The nature reserve itself is home to antelopes, crocodiles, small predators, hyenas, and over 100 bird species. Every day, a dedicated team looks after around 200 animals here, the majority of which are primates. The aim is to release as many animals back into the wild as possible. Those who cannot return find a home in the safety of the sanctuary.
Volunteering offers you the opportunity to experience the life-changing work of wildlife rehabilitation first-hand while exploring the wonderful country of Malawi. Be part of this important mission and experience the magic that happens when people and nature live in harmony. Start planning your wildlife conservation adventure in Malawi now!
Details
After you have settled into your accommodation, the local project team will give you an introduction and show you the surrounding area. You will find out where the nearest cash machine is, and which shops are nearby. Note: The project always starts on Tuesdays.
As a volunteer, you will spend most of your time with the dedicated animal care team that looks after the welfare of injured, orphaned, and abused wild animals. Animal rehabilitation is important, if not always glamorous, work. It involves tasks such as chopping up food, cleaning enclosures, and even feeding orphaned monkeys at 3 am. But each of these activities makes a real difference. You will also be actively involved in the care of the animals, including cleaning, sanitising, feeding, and maintaining their habitat.
Your programme will also include looking after orphans, observing wild animals, and integrating them into the community of conspecifics. You will also have the chance to learn more about specialised areas of work such as enrichment, observation, and rehabilitation techniques.
Please note that you will not be directly involved in the release of the animals, as this task is the responsibility of the trained team of experts. However, your contribution as a volunteer is invaluable to the welfare, rewilding process, and future of these animals.
Accommodation
The volunteer house can accommodate up to 17 people in six bedrooms. A supplement may be charged for single rooms. The house also has a lounge, a kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining areas, two bathrooms, a laundry room, a terrace, and a garden. WLAN and cleaning/laundry service are included. The building is located in the middle of the nature reserve, so you can experience the magic of bush life after a hard day’s work and enjoy the sounds of the forest by the fire in the evening.
About us
NATUCATEÂ is a German agency, specialized in voluntary work, field guide training, nature-oriented educational courses and internships with a focus on nature and species conservation as well as animal protection. Moreover, we create and organize individual sabbaticals; commitment for nature conservation and personal development being in the centre. Sustainable and responsible traveling, so-called ecotourism, as well as nature and adventure travel are further areas of expertise.
Our projects, courses and tours, fulfilling high sustainability standards, enable people – from graduates to best agers – to make an active contribution to protecting and conserving endangered species and ecosystems and, at the same time, to broaden their personal horizon.
Dates, Services, Cost
Dates
Participants can join on any Tuesday of the week, but arrival dates do also have some flexibility.
Services
Placement in the programme
Assistance with travel arrangements
Assistance with selecting travel insurance
Assistance with booking flights
Risk coverage certificate
Pre-departure information pack
Airport pick up and drop off
Transfers
Accommodation during the programme
Full board during the programme
Drinking water, tea, coffee
Training during the programme
Programme-related equipment
English-speaking support by long-term experienced staff
24/7 support throughout the programme
T-shirt with logo
Locale SIM-Card
Fees (2024)
4 Weeks – 2 900.00 EUR
6 Weeks – 3 750.00 EUR
8 Weeks – 4 500.00 EUR
10 Weeks – 5 100.00 EUR
12 Weeks – 5 650.00 EUR
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About Natucate
Natucate — our name intentionally combines the English words ‘nature’ and (to) ‘educate’, because it is our aim to reconcile nature and education. We offer nature tourism and voluntary service abroad and concentrate on the domains nature conservation, environmental and animal protection. Natucate does not only target school-leavers, students and graduates, who may want to gather valuable experience, but it is also aimed at working people and over 50s, who are looking for a way to broaden their horizons in an unforgettable and at the same time meaningful way.
Our advice and travel service is specialised in the organisation of selected projects for voluntary service, but in addition we also work out longer individual tour proposals and if requested arrange them, if they fall within the context of nature/adventure tours.
Not only do the participants gain a lasting impression of nature but they can also immerse themselves in the culture of the host country. Our programme includes education and further education, combined with practical experience and outdoor activities.
