How safe is it to volunteer in South Africa?
South Africa, particularly Johannesburg, has a high crime rate and a very poor image when it comes to the issue of personal safety. However, you are staying in rural South Africa, on a fenced-in property. A guard is on duty after dark at the entry-gate to the Conservancy. When you are outside the premises, we will advise you on where it is safe to travel and stay. We will also brief you on the anti-hijacking features of the cars available for hire, and the appropriate action to take should you find yourself in such a situation. To date, no volunteer has ever encountered a problem.
