South Africa
Private Game Reserve, near Krugar National Park
Immerse yourself in the ultimate wildlife experience at Kwa Madwala, a private ‘Big 4’ (leopard, lion, elephant and rhino) 4,000 hectare game reserve between Swaziland and Mozambique, and home to a renowned safari lodge called Manyatta, cleverly built into the sides of local kopjes. It is situated south of the Kruger National Park, just a few hours from Mozambique and offers African bush and big game experiences.
Combine an exciting and varied mix of conservation, community and safari projects - Go on game drives, track injured animals and teach orphaned children.
This diversity will ensure you leave Africa both fulfilled and exhilarated, as you will make an enormous contribution to some of Africa’s most valued wildlife and their fast-disappearing tribes.
At a Glance
Helping Who?
Kwa’s Park Rangers
Lodge managers
Swazi community
Helping How?
Leap 1
Kwa Madwala's Eco Lodge
Assist the rangers with their tasks.
Assist in all aspects of lodge management, such as bar service, working in the kitchen, general maintenance and escorting guests on safari.
Leap 2
Conservation
Map wildlife whilst on game drives.
Participate in morning or evening game drives and game walks.
Construct bird hides and decks to help monitor animal migration.
Look after the elephants' welfare and diet and you get to ride them too.
Help on their leopard interaction project.
Leap 3
Community
Play football and help out at the local children's orphanage.
Student gardens and seedlings for locals to improve diets.
Teach English, sport and play football amongst the staff and local community.
Adventure
Safaris in search for the ‘Big 4’, micro-light over the Reserve, elephant back riding, 4x4 driving.