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Askari Wilderness Conservation Programme

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Limpopo province, South Africa

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Askari Wilderness Conservation Programme Reviews | Rating 5 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

Askari Wilderness Conservation Programme is located in Limpopo province, South Africa on Pidwa Wilderness Reserve, Harmony 14, Gravelotte,. Askari Wilderness Conservation Programme is rated 5 out of 5 in the category animal protection organization in South Africa.

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Pidwa Wilderness Reserve, Harmony 14, Gravelotte,

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+27 153184430

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Kelly Clark

Volunteering at Askari was one of the best 3 months of my life! I couldn't imagine a better way to enhance my skills in the conservation field as well as contribute to meaningful work. Waking up getting on that game viewer and heading out the gates into the true South African savannah was like a dream come true every single day. The entire management team was like a second family through our 3 months together and I think I can say without a doubt I will be back in that volunteer house some time in the future! Miss it all with my entire heart.

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olivier92400

Highly recommended program. I’ve volunteer many time and this program is probably one of the best. Katie and Robbie who run the missions a truly dedicated to the wildlife. If you want to see how the conservation is done in Africa this is the place. After 3 months Askari felt like a second home. Leaving it was heartbreaking. See you soon baboons

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Hilary Wright

You are in for the time of your lives! Time spent at Askari cannot be accurately summed up in just a few words but I'll try and give you an idea. Be prepared for a long trip that is well worth your while. From the moment you land you'll be amazed at this beautiful country. The people are wonderful, the landscape is breathtaking and of course, the wildlife is like nothing you've ever experienced! While at Askari you're surrounded by new and exciting vegetation unlike any of our trees back home, encircled by the incredible Drakensberg mountains. Around each corner is the potential for a new animal sighting or an adventure waiting to happen. Our first week we were treated to leopards, cheetahs, lions, giraffes, an elephant and so much more! We explored the reserve, started our South African birding, tracked jackals and hyenas and even fought a bushfire! Be ready for anything at any time. There's no room for second-guessing, you must be committed and willing to follow to any instruction you are given. Robbie and Katie will prepare you but you are in the wild, these are not zoo animals. Pidwa is unique even to the reserves around it so take advantage of this opportunity and appreciate all the work that has gone into making this amazing wildlife sanctuary. You will be challenged, you will be moved, and you will be changed by your time here. In today's world, it is so easy to be overwhelmed by the destruction and devastation of the natural world, but here at Askari you will find calm among the chaos and come home inspired and feeling like you've truly made a difference.

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Katie

This is a project run by an incredible team! Not only can you make a meaningful impact to conservation in the most ethical ways but you can learn a lot along the way about the natural world around us. Completely inclusive of everybody it is an experience you will never forget! I would highly recommend Askari to anyone who wants to do their part for the planet!

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Sandra Brandt

Opening that gate everyday, is truly something extra. It is not just a gate. Out there is life. Out there is nature, wildlife and adventures. No problems except for the ones that the bush gives you. Outside of that gate, is my purpose of life. Inside of the fence, is the garden and house I call home. This place is the best place on earth.

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Christopher Staines

They give people of all sorts the opportunity to experience the natural world in a location that is perfect at illustrating its importance. I think about Askari Wilderness through day and night, and you bloody-well will too if you go. A hardcore experience!

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Brittany Stoneman

No amount of stars could rate this kind of experience. I volunteered for three months earlier in the year and a day doesn’t go by where I don’t reflect upon my time at Askari. Every day was an adventure, with the incredible sightings, warm hospitality and endless learning - there was never a smile not on my face. Counting down the days until I can be back volunteering in the savanna, contributing to the conservation efforts with such an incredible team. If you consider yourself to be a nature nerd (birding for the win!) and want to be a part of the solution in regards to saving this planet - look no further because volunteering with the Askari Wilderness Conservation Programme is the place for you!

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Jessica DeJong

I volunteered here this past April, and it was the most amazing experience of my life. We saw so many incredible things and, better than that, we were able to help out in a meaningful way. Months later, and I still can't stop thinking about Askari. I recommend this to anyone and everyone. The accommodations are amazing, the staff is incredible, and the experience will change you in a deeply profound way. I would go again in a heartbeat.

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