1. Working with lions and cheetahs
The unique lion and cheetah conservation project is situated on a beautiful 260 ha bush veld boasting a variety of wildlife species, including predator and antelope species, giraffe, zebra and more.
UKUTULA Conservation Centre (UCC) focuses on wildlife/mammal research and Predator Conservation (BigCat) and include the brand new BIO-Bank and Cheetah Clinic. Conservation through research and education.
Lions and cheetahs will be your primary goal, and you’ll have the opportunity to actively monitor these big cats and get up close to these amazing animals.
Your contribution, like your memories, will last long after you return home. Ukutula Agency hosts this unique volunteer program that allows participants to work in close contact with the lions and cheetahs.
Our volunteers get to care for the lion cubs; this includes bathing, bottle feeding every 3 hours and assisting with guest interaction.
You will also get the opportunity to assist our trained staff in the care of the adult lions and cheetahs, caracals, servals, tigers and hyena’s. Walking with some of the younger lions, cleaning and maintaining the enclosures as well as helping with the feeding program.
2. Prices & project information. Book now!
Project duration:
Min 2 weeks – max 4 weeks.
€ 1.640 for 2 weeks.
€ 2.460 for 3 weeks.
€ 3.280 for 4 weeks.
Location of project:
Ukutula lodge is situated on a beautiful 260 ha bushveld farm 2 hours drive away from Johannesburg; OR Tambo Airport
Airport:
Johannesburg OR Tambo. Transfer is included in the price.
Activities:
Taking care of our lion cubs, walking with younger lions, feeding lions, cheetahs and our other animals. Cleaning and maintaining the enclosures and more animal related work.
Requirements:
Minimum age 18
3. What's included?
Accommodation:
Shared luxury chalets with excellent beds and a bathroom; towels provided. There is a swimming pool and tennis court and don’t forget our famous Pub.
Food:
The food is really fantastic. We have a big professional kitchen where the meals will be prepared for you 3 times a day. Every day you will enjoy 2 hot meals.
Airport pickup and drop off:
Included on arrival and departure day.
Optional:
At the lodge, you can book some amazing trips:
Walking with elephants at Glen Afric ZAR 530
Bush Babies Monkey Sanctionary ZAR 370 and the African Craft Market ZAR 350
Pilanusberg National Park for a full day safari (big 5) ZAR 1700
Sun City sightseeing: Palace of the lost City ZAR 450
Transport costs to be paid at the lodge.
4. What's not included?
Flights, insurance, visas, personal expenses.