My stay here at Askari has been an eye opening experience. It has given me some insight into how conservation in South Africa works. I also believe that this may be a further career move for me. The programs here were fun and hard combining knowledge and physical abilities. Activities such as the cheetah and brown hyaena telemetry have given... More

I spent over 3 weeks with the Askari team and volunteers exploring the wilderness through contributing to conservation projects and respectfully witnessing wildlife in their natural habitat. The knowledge and dedication of the staff ensure that you learn as you contribute and experience wonders Africa. Each day is filled with activities contributing to the overall health of the reserve and... More

My time here was even better than expected. All the staff is really nice and helpful, and willing to make you have a good time. The activities are always useful and I’ve learnt how to conserve an area. It’s a great programme and the fact that we are able to stop and enjoy all the animals around us from the... More

"I stayed at Askari for four weeks and it was the best adventure I could have ever hoped for. Every day was different and we learnt so much about the bush and all its amazing wildlife. In our time here we helped to dart and release Nyala, took part in a mass capture of over 100 impala and build an... More

Just the best two weeks of my life!! The reserve is beautiful, the staff is amazing , Joe and Katie are both lovely people and are very knowledgeable! You really feel like you are doing something useful! Everything is great, from wildlife sighting to hands on work. I loved it so much that I plan on coming back as soon... More

If you are with your partner or on your own, Askari is the perfect place to go to experience African wildlife and conservation as it should be. The reserve is ethically run and truly is one of a kind in S.A. The accomodation is spacious and comfortable, even for the most apprehensive of travellers, there is plenty of home comforts-... More

I have seen a lot of people call it "Once in a liftime experience" and "dream come true" and was hestitating to call it that way as well, but it just simply is!!! There are no other words to describe this experience if you are interested in wilderness conservation. This experience is a unique opportunity to become one of the... More

I spent 4 weeks at Askari and it wasn't long enough! Doing conservation in Africa had always been my dream and being at Askari was like living the dream. I could easily have stayed longer. Set on the amazing Pidwa wilderness reserve Askari WCP plays an integral role in the reserve maintenance. The accomadation is great as it the food... More

Askari WCP is an amazing project located in an absolutely stunning reserve! The staff are very friendly and welcoming, they also know and teach you so much about the reserve and the bush. The accommodation is great and all the services provided make it very luxurious for a volunteer project. The food is provided and is very good, also taking... More