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Africa is a complex and unique continent that attracts thousands of volunteers annually to support local communities, their territories and their wildlife. Volunteering in Africa is becoming increasingly popular and now there are a number of volunteer organizations to facilitate the process. Volunteer Southern Africa is one such company and offers foreigners the opportunity to explore southern Africa as more than a tourist—their volunteers become immersed in the people, animals, and amazing way of life in Africa. Their programs provide an environmentally responsible and incredibly affordable and fulfilling working holiday. Fulfilling experience  Earl Smith, Founder at Volunteer Southern Africa understands the business of providing aRead More →

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Africa is a complex and unique continent that attracts thousands of volunteers annually to support local communities, their territories and their wildlife. Volunteering in Africa is becoming increasingly popular and now there are a number of volunteer organizations to facilitate the process. Volunteer Southern Africa is one such company and offers foreigners the opportunity to explore southern Africa as more than a tourist—their volunteers become immersed in the people, animals, and amazing way of life in Africa. Their programs provide an environmentally responsible and incredibly affordable and fulfilling working holiday. Fulfilling experience  Earl Smith, Founder at Volunteer Southern Africa understands the business of providing aRead More →

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Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries with a global economic contribution of almost 7.6 trillion U.S dollars. This booming industry is driven by the desire to explore and learn about new cultures. In every country, tourist attractions are constantly being refreshed and marketed as the best way to immerse yourself in the countries culture. Part of the tourism industry are wildlife attractions, which contribute 20 – 40% of all tourism worldwide with two to four million tourists contributing to these excursions each year. Unfortunately, 80% of tourists who visit wildlife attractions each year are blind to the fact that these attractions are havingRead More →

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Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries with a global economic contribution of almost 7.6 trillion U.S dollars. This booming industry is driven by the desire to explore and learn about new cultures. In every country, tourist attractions are constantly being refreshed and marketed as the best way to immerse yourself in the countries culture. Part of the tourism industry are wildlife attractions, which contribute 20 – 40% of all tourism worldwide with two to four million tourists contributing to these excursions each year. Unfortunately, 80% of tourists who visit wildlife attractions each year are blind to the fact that these attractions are havingRead More →

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With the population growing at exponential rates and global resources getting more and more scarce it is important that everyone does what they can to help our environment. Many of our volunteers that come join us in South Africa are world travellers and understanding ones carbon footprint when travelling can be tricky. In an effort to guide our volunteers and any other travellers we put together five tips on eco friendly travel to keep in mind when planning your next trip to ensure that helping our environment is kept top of mind. Step 1: Choose eco-friendly accommodation. When looking for a place to stay, doRead More →

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With the population growing at exponential rates and global resources getting more and more scarce it is important that everyone does what they can to help our environment. Many of our volunteers that come join us in South Africa are world travellers and understanding ones carbon footprint when travelling can be tricky. In an effort to guide our volunteers and any other travellers we put together five tips on eco friendly travel to keep in mind when planning your next trip to ensure that helping our environment is kept top of mind. Step 1: Choose eco-friendly accommodation. When looking for a place to stay, doRead More →

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Join the fight to save the rhino! With the amount of publicity that rhino poaching has been receiving, it is tough not to be aware of the dire situation rhinos are finding themselves in. All species of rhinos; Black rhino, White rhino, greater one-horned rhino, Sumatran rhino and Javan Rhino all find themselves on the critically, threatened and endangered species list. With fewer than 31,000 rhinos left in the world it is a crucial time for conservation efforts to kick into high gear to save these species. Rhinos once roamed Euroasia and Africa but their numbers have dropped dramatically due to a variety of humanRead More →

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Join the fight to save the rhino! With the amount of publicity that rhino poaching has been receiving, it is tough not to be aware of the dire situation rhinos are finding themselves in. All species of rhinos; Black rhino, White rhino, greater one-horned rhino, Sumatran rhino and Javan Rhino all find themselves on the critically, threatened and endangered species list. With fewer than 31,000 rhinos left in the world it is a crucial time for conservation efforts to kick into high gear to save these species. Rhinos once roamed Euroasia and Africa but their numbers have dropped dramatically due to a variety of humanRead More →

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To the untrained eye spotting the difference between the white and black rhino can be quite difficult. Both breeds have a similar color and the same prehistoric look. Although similar, they are many differences in their look and how they socialization and interact with each other. One of the most notable differences between the white and black rhino is their mouth. Both white and black rhinos are grazers but black rhinos have hook-shaped lips which allow them to grasp prickly shrubs and trees where white rhinos have a wide square mouth. In terms of bodies, white rhinos are typically larger and weigh more; they areRead More →

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To the untrained eye spotting the difference between the white and black rhino can be quite difficult. Both breeds have a similar color and the same prehistoric look. Although similar, they are many differences in their look and how they socialization and interact with each other. One of the most notable differences between the white and black rhino is their mouth. Both white and black rhinos are grazers but black rhinos have hook-shaped lips which allow them to grasp prickly shrubs and trees where white rhinos have a wide square mouth. In terms of bodies, white rhinos are typically larger and weigh more; they areRead More →