Volunteer in Botswana

Protecting the endangered rhinos of Botswana
Khama 4 projects of 2 wks from May to December

Volunteer project: Khama Rhino Sanctuary is located around 25 km north of Serowe and 320 km north-west of Gaborone, the capital city of the Republic of Botswana. It is defined by the Kalahari Desert sands and quite a range of vegetation. Khama Rhino Sanctuary is a conservation park for endangered white and black rhinos. It also hosts a wide range of other animals including kudus, impalas, gemsboks, giraffes, and a variety of small animals and birds.

Due to the severe threat posed by poaching, rhino populations are under increasing pressure, and Khama has become a critical safe haven for their survival. To support and protect this population, the park has doubled its area and can now accommodate over 80 rhinos. Protection is provided by trained game rangers and military personnel forming part of an active anti-poaching unit.

Volunteers will help maintain footpaths, park fences, firebreaks, and trails, while also assisting with the day-to-day maintenance and operations of the park. They may also be asked to assist with additional tasks as deemed necessary at the time.
Volunteers can enjoy day and evening game drives at the nature reserve, as well as educational lectures offered on selected days. They may also have the opportunity to join rangers during wildlife counting exercises and patrols along the park fences.

Orientation: An orientation for the volunteers will take place in Mochudi one day before the project starts.

Language: English

Leisure time: Places of interest to visit around are the Serowe museum, the Royal Cemetery, Makgadikgadi Pans. Khama Rhino Sanctuary is located along the way to Moremi game reserve.

Accommodation: Khama Rhino Sanctuary provides accommodation at designated camping sites. Volunteers are required to bring their own tents and sleeping bags. Internet access, supermarkets, and banking facilities are available in Serowe town, which is a 20-minute drive from the sanctuary.

Location: Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Paje, Central District

Age range: 18 and over

Extra fee: 250 USD
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.

All available dates for this project:
May 11 - May 22, 2026
July 13 - July 24, 2026
September 7 - September 18, 2026
November 30 - December 11, 2026

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Education and therapy program for disabled kids
Otse 4 projects of 2 wks from May to December

Volunteer project: The Centre for children with special needs in Otse was opened in 1990 to provide vocational and rehabilitation programs to kids with disabilities. The Center is committed to providing vocational capacity-building opportunities to underprivileged students affected by psychological and physiological challenges.

The volunteers will assist in the daily rehabilitation sessions and provide mentoring and coaching in vocational upskilling and sports development. They will also offer psychological and physiological counseling to the kids at the center. Volunteers can share and exchange diverse cultural practices during the project.

Orientation: An orientation for the volunteers will take place in Mochudi one day before the project starts.

Language: English

Leisure time: In the free time, the volunteers can visit the Mokolodi Sanctuary which is only 25 minutes drive from the center. There is also the nearby scenic Mayelanoong Hill, regarded as a sacred cultural site and steeped in mystery, including legends of lovers who disappeared there centuries ago.

Accommodation: Accommodation is provided in shared dormitories at the center. Volunteers can bring their own tent if they like.

Location: Otse is a village in the South-East District of Botswana, located 70 km south of the capital Gaborone, close to the border with South Africa.