Big 5 volunteering weekend trips

Our Big 5 Conservation volunteers spend their week based on a stunning reserve monitoring some of South Africa’s best wildlife and helping out with a range of conservation and community activities. 

At the weekend volunteers are free to make the most of the incredible location and often head out with other volunteers to enjoy the local area. The local team can help you arrange taxis and activities. 

Whether you are an adrenaline junkie, a sports enthusiast, enjoy crafts, or fancy some chilled out downtime, there is so much on offer!  Here are some weekend activity options (some of these trips require a few volunteers to book on, so aren’t guaranteed to happen each week):

• Bushmans River kayak hire in Kenton-on-Sea
• SUP (Stand-Up Paddling) board, body board and kayak hire in Port Alfred
• Water sports (including water skiing, tubing, knee boarding and wake boarding) in Port Alfred
• Surf lesson in Port Alfred
• Surf Camp (overnight) in Port Alfred - includes 2 surf lessons, sandboarding, forest hike, skate ramp and one night accommodation (self catering)
• Dune / Sand boarding in Port Alfred
• River boat cruise from Port Alfred
• Deep sea fishing from Port Alfred
• Whale, dolphin & penguin island cruise from Port Elizabeth
• Beach horse riding at Kenton-on-Sea 
• Sky-diving (tandem) in Jeffreys Bay
• Addo Elephant Park visit with full day game drive
• Hiking including: Assegaai trails, Bushmans River Mouth to Boknes beach hike, Cannon Rocks Coastal forest and beach hike
• Pottery classes in Kenton-On-Sea
• Sunday Bathurst farmers market and town
• Spa massage treatments in Kenton-on-Sea

Alternatively you can just relax at the reserve or head into the local town (Kenton-on-Sea) to relax by the beach and grab a bite to eat. One evening a week the team also usually arrange for volunteers to go for dinner in Kenton-on-Sea. 

We look forward to helping you plan your volunteering trip. Weekend activities are arranged and paid for once you are at the project, with the help of the local team. 

If you would like to join the Big 5 Conservation team in South Africa you can visit our project page to find out more here: https://www.podvolunteer.org/projects/big-5-conservation