If you have just finished school, it can be a daunting task indeed to jump straight into a university degree. For this reason, it is often an excellent idea to take a gap year. By spending a year abroad in adventurous locations such as South Africa, you can learn a lot about the world we […]

Are you looking for a way to spend your gap year that combines adventure with making a real difference? If so, volunteering at a wildlife conservation centre in South Africa may be just the thing. There are plenty of projects that are available throughout the year to assist with the care and protection of some […]

Africa has sharp toothed animals both on land and off the shore. If you are looking for a gap year project with bite, then you should consider heading to South Africa where you can experience extreme adrenaline highs working with big cats on land, and tiger and great white sharks off shore. Cuddly and cute […]

Does the idea of going straight from secondary school to university bring you out in a cold sweat? Or are you at a bit of a loss as to what you actually want to study at university? In these instances, it is an excellent idea to sign up for a gap year project and broaden […]

If you want to take a gap year out from your studies or you feel like you are in a rut in your professional life and you want to rediscover the world, then undertaking a conservation project in South Africa or India might be just the eye opener you need. To Gap Year or Not […]

So you’ve taken the plunge! You’re off on a gap year to an exotic country abroad to work on an animal conservation project. It’s been something you’ve been looking forward to for years: you’ve chosen your project, you’ve gotten your inoculations, bought your backpack and booked your seat. But you’ve still got a couple of […]

When it comes to wildlife conservation gap year projects, unfortunately, there is no shortage of animal species’ in need of help. These days the subject is becoming more and more high profile and our collective social consciences are being pinged by the desire to do our part. Many people are choosing gap year projects in […]

Thinking of taking a gap year? That doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re a young and wet behind the ears student. Wildlife conservation holidays are popular with nature-lovers of all ages, from school leavers, to professionals taking a sabbatical, to retirees who want an adventure. We take Brand Viagra a look at the various generations making […]

Wildlife conservation holidays are a great way to get up close and personal to some of the world’s rarest animals. However, if you want to spot an animal that’s not often seen in the wild you’ll need to travel a long way. Here are a list of the eight rarest animals in the world and […]

Hopefully you’ll forgive the rather obvious pun of the title because shark conservation breaks offer the possibility of a fantastic and rewarding ‘new experience’. A quick reality check Perhaps the use of the word ‘shark’ has just sent you diving for cover behind the couch with a blanket over your head! If so, there’s a […]