South Africa's wild predators should be respected for how dangerous they can be. It is important for all visitors to take note of the following when travelling through wildlife-zones:

- Guides are trained and should thus be listened to and obeyed no matter what.
- Never approach animals, leave the vehicle to get a “good” photograph or walk or swim where it is prohibited.
- Talk softly and blend into the natural surrounds as much as possible. Trying to draw an animal's attention by clapping or shouting will achieve the opposite and they will simply go into hiding.
- Never litter.
- Never exceed speed limits in National Parks or venture off the roads.
- Never smoke on game drives or game walks.
- Do not feed the animals as the outcome is tragic when animals become dependant on feeding.

South Africa's Wildlife Sanctuaries and Conservation Projects need visitors' support as well as volunteers. These animal-friendly places are not profit orientated and need help.

Below are a number of great destinations for viewing South Africa’s diverse wildlife:

The Baboon Sanctuary
The Baboon Sanctuary (a registered non profit organisation) in Phalaborwa hosts over 400 baboons and there is a contact need for volunteers for the running of the sanctuary and rehabilitation programme. Situated on the Olifants River banks in Limpopo Province (next to the greater Kruger Park), the visitor can see a range of indigenous wildlife at both the Sanctuary as well as the Kruger National Park.

The Enkosini Wildlife Sanctuary
A 15,000 acre reserve protecting and preserving indigenous wildlife, birdlife and flora on plains with rolling mountains. This bushveld experience is for true nature lovers.

Camp Jabulani
Guests of Camp Jabulani are taken out into the bush on 1,5 hour elephant back safaris to view game such as giraffes, leopards and lions up close. These safaris include an experienced handler who gives an educational talk on rehabilitated elephants.

Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Situated in the Limpopo Province at the feet of the gorgeous Drakensberg is this non profit conservation camp for endangered indigenous species including the abandoned, poisoned and injured, plus aiding in endangered specie breeding - all with the aid of volunteers. Volunteers will be able to visit the Kruger National Park as well – the centre is only 60 kilometres from the Orpen Gate.

Vervet Monkey Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is near the Limpopo town of Tzaneen, borders with the greater Kruger Park area and is therefore rich in indigenous wildlife and beautiful scenery. Receiving around 50 babies and 45 juveniles/adults annually, this sanctuary cares for about 500 vervet monkeys while also running outreach programmes where educational talks are given to schools and clubs, land owners and farmers. Volunteers are therefore of utmost importance to the Sanctuary.

The O.R.C.A. Marine Foundation
Situated in Plettenberg Bay (Hotel reservations in Plettenberg Bay) on the "Garden Route" it houses many fascinating marine species, e.g. the southern right whales, bryde’s whales, humpback whales and humpback dolphins, common and bottlenose dolphins, orca whales plus great white sharks. The Foundation's aim is practical conservation for sustainable utilization of marine, coastal and estuarine habitats and returning these habitats to a near-perfect status through conservation and education, community development and tourism. Visitors can expect sea trips (boat or kayak) and informative talks while volunteers will have the chance to actively participate in marine conservation. O.R.C.A received the 2004 International SKAL Award for Eco-Tourism as well as the 2001 WWF Green Trust Award.

Turtle Watching with KZN Wildlife
Leatherback turtles are the largest sea turtle, measuring 1,4 - 1,7m in length with long flippers and are mystical creatures that lay up to 900+ eggs on moonless summer nights during high tide. Leatherbacks and 2-clawed 1m Loggerheads breed on the shores of Zululand while Olive Ridley's, Green and Hawkbill turtles are found in the ocean here. Hatching, 2 months after being laid, is carefully controlled by conservation efforts and visitors are escorted by KZN Wildlife rangers from Cape Vidal and Sodwana Bay for viewings.

The Penguin Conservation Centre
This Cape Town Centre is known for rehabilitating oiled African Penguins. Penguin numbers have dropped by an alarming 90% in the last 10 years, mainly due to penguin eggs exploitation and depletion of fish resources. Trained staff works closely with volunteers in this centre located on the Flamingo Vlei - famous for its own birdlife - located in the most beautiful city of the world, Cape Town!

The Great White Shark Project
The conservation of the Great White Shark and its environment is the aim of the The Great White Shark Project - near Gansbaai in the Western Cape. Data is gathered by scientists and divers, fishermen, students and eco-tourists, to correct wrong perceptions through education, eco-tourism and behavioural studies of sharks. Shark trips take visitors between Dyer and Geyser Islands.

Whale Watching
Whales are a massive (no pun intended!) draw card for many tourists. Popular viewpoints are at Koppie Alleen in De Hoop Reserve and the De Hoop/Infanta beach and from L´Agulhas to Infanta. The mothers swim slowly alongside their calves - a memorable sight! Southern Right Whales, black with white, are of the largest and up to 15+ meters long and 5 meters wide, weighing up to 60 tons.