Askari Volunteer Quotes

Maja Ramlose – Denmark

“Every day means new tasks, and you will get to participate in and contribute to many of the various challenges and tasks that managing a game reserve is.”

Ben Peck – UK

“Plus, I now have the best stories to tell in the pub about holding scorpions, camping next to rhinos, hearing a wild lion roar, watching cheetahs hunt.”

Ana Heredia – Spain

“It’s fantastic because we are not only working but enjoying the wildlife of the place and the staff are always able to answer every question and explain you the features of the animals.”

Steve Parker – USA

“I especially liked the focus on creating a wilderness area, as large as possible, to house endangered animals while developing the native habitats those animals need, rather than creating a maximally stocked reserve built for taking tourists on safari.”

Jennifer Smith – UK

“Well where to start . . . every aspect of my two week trip on the Askari Wilderness Conservation project was amazing. If you’re looking for a volunteer project with a huge variety of activities, wildlife everywhere, great food, fantastic homely accommodation, no two days the same, great value, friendly and knowledgeable staff, then Askari is for you.”

Barbara Maingon – France

“My time at Askari was amazing! I really want to come back and stay longer. The surroundings are beautiful and you really feel like you are doing something useful.”

Rebecca Dicks – UK

“I have been on a few volunteer projects around the world but especially in Africa and I can honestly say Askari is by far the best value and the most amazing project. I highly recommend it anyone and think you are crackers if you don’t consider spend some time there.”

Jade Price – UK

“This month has been one of the best of my life! I feel like I now have a greater understanding of the ecological balance of life out here.”

Veronica Baas – Canada

“You leave Askari knowing that the time you spent as a volunteer did make a difference to the running of this benchmark reserve. The experience will change your life and leave you wanting to return again and again.”

Heather Wiles – USA

“It isn’t one of those volunteer programs where the project is running and the volunteers are extras. Here the volunteers are vital for the functioning of the program. We were always doing something important and were always aware of the rationale behind every activity.”

Andy Burnett – UK

“Unforgettable! Unmissable! Sensational!”

Natalie Langowski – Germany

“The closeness to the animals you get to experience here teaches you an even greater respect for them and their habitat. Definitely an experience I will remember with great joy for the rest of my life.”

Matt Bishop – England

“My four weeks at Askari have been at times exhausting, at other times breathtaking, but always inspiring and rewarding. The dedication and enthusiasm the team here is very contagious.”