Volunteer Health and Safety

The LEO Africa conservation volunteer research project operates out of the Selati Game Reserve and our volunteer work leads to close encounters with some of Africa's most fearsome wildlife - like lions, leopards, rhino, elephant, snakes, and scorpions.

To ensure your safety, our researchers and safari guides are trained and experienced in dealing with dangerous wildlife and we have strict health and safety regulations. All volunteers must sign a detailed risk assessment on arrival and are provided with a full account of all the possible dangers - and of course, how to avoid them.

Travel and medical insurance for the duration of your volunteer work are mandatory and all volunteers and staff are linked to Africa SAFE-T, which is a wilderness medical service that provides paramedic and emergency evacuation services.

When you apply to join the LEO Volunteer Project, we will provide you with full details of our requirements and answer any health and safety queries.