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From birds that perch nearby and Elephants that stroll past, to curious nyala popping up at the fence, Wildlife ACT's volunteer camp at @ManyoniReserve is alive with activity. Learn more about volunteering in Zululand here: wildlifeact.com/volunteer/prog… 📸: Savannah Reichert

A fresh new look for our iMfolozi Camp! A few months ago, we shared progress of the renovations happening at our Mbuzane volunteer accommodation on Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. We're now excited to share some photos of the final product! Photos: Glenda Patterson, Megan Whittington

The best time to visit South Africa depends on what you'd like to experience. Wildlife ACT runs conservation volunteer programmes in South Africa throughout the year, with each season offering something special. Read the full guide here: wildlifeact.com/blog/when-to-v… 📸: Joel Alves

African Wild Dogs exhibit strong and complex social bonds. Their pack-centred existence is crucial for their survival. Join us in the daily monitoring of African Wild Dogs in Zululand: wildlifeact.com/volunteer/prog… 📸: @ChantelleMelzer @EZEMVELOKZNWild #EndangeredSpecies

Conservation News: Rhinos return to the wild in Uganda after forty years of extinction This week, the first two of eight Southern White Rhinos were translocated to Kidepo Valley National Park with the aim of re-establishing a population in the wild. #RhinoConservation

We recently shared news of an injured male Cheetah identified in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. Encouragingly, his recovery is progressing well. Following treatment, he remains under close monitoring, with ongoing collaboration between Wildlife ACT and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife. More soon!

This #GlobalRecyclingDay, read about how Wildlife ACT's Marine Conservation volunteers are contributing to long-term conservation science through daily beach clean-ups on North Island, Seychelles. Read more: wildlifeact.com/blog/combattin… 📸: Jaana Eleftheriou

"As a naturalist at heart with a technical brain, my goal for 2026 is to be that bridge." Read more about Wildlife ACT's on-the-ground conservation work here: wildlifeact.com/about-wildlife… @EZEMVELOKZNWild @EarthRangerTech #WildlifeACT #ConservationTech #EarthRanger

'In conservation, we often talk about the "front lines." But for every person on the ground, there needs to be a bridge - a way to get the right data to the right people to make the right decisions,' he says.

As Wildlife ACT’s Technical Solutions Coordinator, Phillip Swart develops and oversees the data and technical systems that underpin our field conservation work, ensuring that critical information flows effectively across projects.

Following a denning period of approximately 3 months, a collared Cheetah female on Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park was confirmed to have one cub by the Wildlife ACT iMfolozi monitoring team. We will continue to track their progress in partnership with Forever Wild Foundation and EKZN.

Recently, the Wildlife ACT monitoring team on Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park identified an injured male Cheetah in need of urgent intervention. Read more here: web.facebook.com/WildlifeACT/po…

Returning conservation volunteers are able to build on their foundational skills and knowledge, resulting in a richer experience. Continue your journey as a valued returning volunteer at a discounted rate. Book your spot today - email us or visit wildlifeact.com.

Priority Species Monitor on iMfolozi, Kirsty Midlane, shares a special first sighting of 2026. Volunteer in Zululand, helping protect iconic species like the Cheetah. Learn more: wildlifeact.com/volunteer/prog… @EZEMVELOKZNWild

"This experience has profoundly shaped me. I learned how enriching it is to have the courage to try new things and make a small contribution to preserving our planet." - Wildlife ACT volunteer Beate B. Interested in volunteering? 👉wildlifeact.com/volunteer 📸: Brandie Wettstein

Volunteer at the Southern Drakensberg Conservation Project, where our team works to monitor nests, track populations, manage feeding sites, and collect vital data to help protect the Bearded and Cape Vulture. Learn more: wildlifeact.com/blog/volunteer… 📸: Casey Pratt / @loveAfrica_

The KwaZulu-Natal Leopard Monitoring Project aims to generate reliable data on Leopard populations across the province through camera trap surveys. Post by Big Cat Field Technician, Savannah Reichert @EZEMVELOKZNWild @iSimangalisoZA panthera

Photos like these give us a rare glimpse into the secret lives of Leopards. By silently recording wildlife movements day and night, camera traps allow us to monitor Leopards without disturbing their natural behaviour.

Join us as a volunteer in the Southern Drakensberg and experience this remarkable environment firsthand, while contributing to important Vulture conservation work: wildlifeact.com/volunteer/prog… Post by Southern Drakensberg Coordinator, Lexi Theocharopoulos

This annual rainfall plays a vital role in maintaining the region’s biodiversity. The heavy rainfall contributes to many water features in and around the area, such as wetlands and rivers, which are crucial to the broader ecosystem.

The Southern Drakensberg Vulture Project is located just outside the small town of Underberg. Underberg has a subtropical highland climate. In the summer, the area often experiences heavy rainfall, intense lightning and electrical storms, and, occasionally, hail.