What a wonderful, wholesome experience! My time at Daktari included making worldwide connections, lifelong friends and meeting children that crept deep into my heart. The animal experiences were top class, and definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity. I loved every second of my time at Daktari and would come back in a heartbeat. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to broaden their perspective, make an impact and learn something new.
I spent six months at Daktari, and I can say without a doubt that it was the best experience of my life. I left with some apprehensions about going to a remote place in the middle of the bush, on the other side of the world. Daktari is like a family where we are warmly welcomed. With lodging, food, and laundry taken care of, Daktari feels like home. I only met kind volunteers who shared the same goal: to educate children and care for animals. The surrounding nature is stunning, and living among these iconic South African animals is very impressive. I would recommend anyone wanting to experience life in such an environment to go to Daktari. A huge thank you to Michèle, Camilla, and Ian, without whom none of this would be possible. And a special thought for Gaspar, the cutest meerkat in the world. I will definitely come back.
I had a blast at Daktari last week. I just stayed one week and it was too short to see all of it. I felt safe and welcomed from the first second on and I was so sad to leave.
To summarize, I am incredibly happy that I found DAKTARI. Everything is safe here, a good atmosphere, you have a good place to sleep, food and also time for yourself. Of course, the standards are not what many people are used to in Europe, but I think it's great to get an insight into another country. I would have liked to do more excursions. Thank you for your time.
Daktari was my first volunteering experience and I am glad that I chose to have this experience here! The atmosphere is great and this definitely helped me be more confident in teaching the kids and organizing activities. We are fa;ily and will always be <3