Protect their future through
conservation & research

Collect vital research data to conserve endangered wildlife

This is your chance to see wildlife out in their natural habitat as you head on safaris in the African bush across private game reserves and expansive national parks.

Our immersive conservation and research experiences will allow you to learn first-hand about conservation techniques and initiatives critical to protecting wildlife around the world. As part of the programmes you may get involved with tracking large carnivores, elephants and rhinos, assisting on camera trap surveys, monitoring animal behaviour, movement and relationships and so much more. The data you and other volunteers collect will directly inform conservation strategies to ensure threatened species have a bright future.

Our programmes have dedicated start dates, generally available each and every week throughout the year and you can choose to join us from 1-12 weeks.

Our structured and safe conservation and research projects makes volunteering with The Mighty Roar ideal for first time and / or solo travellers. Volunteering is the perfect way to meet like-minded people and allows you to explore a new and exciting destination as a group.

What's included

  • Accommodation, meals and airport pickups

  • Assistance with all aspects of your trip and comprehensive pre-departure information

  • Pre-departure buddy lists and dedicated destination Facebook groups to talk with other volunteers

  • 24/7 in-country & UK support

From $520

South Africa Amakhala Big 5 Conservation

  • Duration
    1-12 Weeks
  • Accompanied age
    12+
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • Start dates
    Every Monday
Do you want to experience and explore Africa and all of its inhabitants? Well, Amakhala will not disappoint! Assist behind the scenes on various ongoing conservation and community projects and meet the famous Big Five along with a vast array of other wildlife. Stay in a 4-star luxury lodge, go canoeing, fishing and camp under the stars in the middle of the bush!

Details and dates

From $1,300

Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Big Five Conservation

  • Duration
    2-4 Weeks
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • Start dates
    1st & 3rd Sunday
This is your opportunity to take part in meaningful conservation as you follow in the footsteps of explorer David Livingstone. Get up close to some amazing animals, enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful surroundings, take part in some awesome adrenalin activities and visit the famous Victoria Falls (just 10 minutes away). Home to the famous African Big Five, this 2,500 hectare game reserve boasts many elephants, black rhinos, lions, leopards, buffalo and a wealth of other native wildlife.

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From $1,080

Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary & Reserve

  • Duration
    2-12 Weeks
  • Accompanied age
    12+
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • Start dates
    Every Monday
Get up close and personal to incredible animals such as cheetahs, leopards, lions, baboons and so much more! The Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on a 3,200-hectare reserve near Windhoek and offers a safe refuge for an ever-growing abundance of orphaned, injured and abandoned animals.

Details and dates

From $1,520

South Africa Shamwari Big 5 Conservation

  • Duration
    2-12 Weeks
  • Accompanied age
    15+
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • Start dates
    Every Monday
Have a once in a lifetime experience by working behind the scenes in one of Africa’s finest game reserves. Your time on the reserve will be diverse and structured giving you the opportunity to personally experience life as a budding conservationist. You will get to help out at the Born Free Big Cat Foundation, Shamwari Animal Rehabilitation Centre, Animal Hospital and the Rhino Awareness Centre as well as monitor some of the world's most iconic wildlife.

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From $1,479

Malawi Wildlife Research

  • Duration
    2-12 Weeks
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • Start dates
    Every Tuesday
If you’re interested in iconic carnivores like lions and cheetahs and want to see them in their natural habitat, a research volunteer placement in Malawi’s beautiful Liwonde National Park is just for you. This immersive experience will allow you to learn first-hand about conservation techniques and initiatives critical to protecting Malawi's wildlife. The data you collect will inform conservation strategies, ensuring threatened species have a bright future.

Details and dates

From $1,080

Namibia Harnas Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Duration
    2-12 Weeks
  • Accompanied age
    12+
  • Minimum age
    18+
  • Start dates
    Every Monday
Volunteer at the very first wildlife sanctuary to open its doors in Namibia! The sanctuary is home to over 300 orphaned, injured and conflict animals such as the banded mongooses, meerkats, crocodiles, vervet monkeys and chacma baboons and many magnificent carnivores including cheetahs, lions, leopards, caracals and African wild dogs.

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