Compare, book or enquire: volunteer, train and learn on a malaria-free Big 5 reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape.
Please read this before you book: Kwantu is a conservation reserve, not a petting or animal-encounter experience.
All volunteer programmes include accommodation, three meals a day, scheduled transfers from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and dedicated coordinators. Tailor-made programmes are quoted on request.
| Programme | Best for | Duration | Minimum age | Start | Price | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife & Conservation Volunteering | Individuals, students, gap year | 1–24 weeks | 16+ | Any Monday | R14 495 pp / week | Book online |
| Game Ranger Course (FGASA) | Aspiring field guides | 8 weeks | 18+ | Set start dates | R82 495 per course | Book online |
| Wildlife Veterinary Experience | Groups of 5+ (pre-vet, students) | Tailor-made | 18+ | By arrangement | Group quote | Request a quote |
| School & Youth Discoverer | Schools and youth groups | Tailor-made | 7+ with teachers | By arrangement | Quote | Request a quote |
| Family Volunteering | Families | Tailor-made | Children 7+ | By arrangement | Quote | Request a quote |
| Hospitality Internship | Hospitality students | Tailor-made | 18+ | By arrangement | Quote | Request a quote |
Prices are per person in South African Rand and may change; the price confirmed at booking applies. Questions? Call 087 729 8423 or email reservations@kwantu.co.za.
Ready to join us at Kwantu Private Game Reserve? Two of our programmes can be booked online with live dates. Everything else is tailor-made: send us an enquiry and our reservations team will come back to you with a quote.
Live availability and secure online booking.
Hands-on conservation on a malaria-free Big 5 reserve: monitoring, reserve work and community outreach.
Train as a field guide: lectures, practical bush skills and the FGASA exam, plus the full volunteer experience.
Tell us your dates, group size and what you are looking for, and we will tailor a programme and quote for you.
Exposure to wildlife veterinary work and reserve management, for groups of five or more participants.
Educational Big 5 trips for schools and youth groups, built around your group, ages and budget.
Experience nature together and make a difference to wildlife and conservation as a family.
Learn hotel and lodge operations from the ground up at a 5-star private game reserve.
Compare programmes, durations and ages above, or read the FAQs.
Book online for volunteering and the Game Ranger Course, or send an enquiry for a tailored quote.
Volunteers arrive on Mondays. We collect you from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) on our scheduled transfer.
Join our team on a malaria-free Big 5 reserve. Please note: there is no animal interaction at Kwantu.
You will see a confirmation page straight away. Please check your inbox (and spam folder) for our reply from reservations@kwantu.co.za.
Our reservations team looks at your dates, group size and programme, and replies with availability and a tailored quote.
Accept the quote and pay as set out below. Your place is confirmed once full payment has been received.
We send your joining information: what to pack, arrival day, transfer from Gqeberha and what to expect on the reserve.
This is a summary. Please read our full Terms & Conditions, or call us on 087 729 8423 with any questions.
Prices are per person in South African Rand and may change; the price confirmed at booking applies.