⭐ About the Program – Please Read
The project rescues animals raised in captivity or neglected/abused, offering them a safe, permanent home.
There is no breeding, trading, or direct interaction with the animals.
All animals are protected for life.
Requirements:
✔ Intermediate English
✔ 18+ years old
✔ Individuals and couples welcome
Volunteer Tasks (25 hrs/week):
✔ Animal care
✔ General maintenance
✔ Cleaning
Schedule:
• Monday:
Arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport → supermarket stop → travel to the sanctuary
• Monday to Friday morning:
Volunteering with lions (4–8 hrs/day, including a lunch break):
✔ Prepare food & supplements
✔ Assist with feeding
✔ Routine animal checks
✔ Cage cleaning/construction
✔ Enrichment tools design
✔ Check fences twice daily
✔ Remove invasive plants
✔ Education tours
✔ Bush walks
✔ Observe veterinary procedures (if available)
✔ Help with daily operations
• Friday:
✔ Bungee jump from the world’s 3rd highest bridge (not included in fee)
✔ Shopping at Jeffrey’s Bay
• Saturday:
✔ 4×4 Big 5 safari experience
• Monday:
✔ Transfer to airport and return flight
✔ 18+ years old
✔ Intermediate English
✔ Full respect for Lana and sanctuary staff
✔ Follow the volunteer schedule
✔ Adaptability to cultural, climate, and living conditions
✔ Physical fitness for outdoor work
✔ Passion for animals and learning
✔ Represent Palestine and HomeAwe proudly
✔ Valid passport and visa
✔ Travel insurance is mandatory
🚫 Failure to meet these conditions will result in immediate dismissal without refund
• Spacious tents (4 people per tent)
• Private bathroom + kitchenette + outdoor terrace + BBQ area
• Electricity, water, limited Wi-Fi
• Weekly laundry + bedsheets
• Shared male/female dormitories
• Not included in the program fee
• On day one, you’ll shop for groceries with the sanctuary staff
• Cooking is done individually or in rotation with other volunteers
• Kitchen includes: stove, kettle, heater, fridge/freezer, microwave
• Volunteers are responsible for cleaning the kitchen
• Please notify us in advance of allergies or dietary needs
• Summer: December – March
• Autumn: April – May
• Winter: June – August
• Spring: September – November
A jacket is recommended for cooler evenings—even in summer
Q: How much is a flight from Palestine?
A: $800–$1,200 depending on booking time
Q: How do I get to the sanctuary?
A: Fly to Johannesburg → domestic flight to Port Elizabeth → sanctuary team will pick you up
Q: How much pocket money should I bring?
A: $200–$500 depending on your lifestyle
Group cooking is more budget-friendly than eating out
Q: Are vaccines required?
A: Not legally required but strongly recommended
Tell your travel clinic you’re going to Jeffrey’s Bay / Garden Route in South Africa and they’ll advise you
• Ideal for nature lovers and hard workers
• The sanctuary is not in a city – don’t expect nightlife
• Animal care may involve minor scratches
• No direct animal contact – out of respect for the sanctuary’s values
Click the booking button and enter your basic information. After registration, you will be redirected to the payment page
You will be redirected to the deposit payment page. A payment link will also be automatically sent to your email
After paying the deposit, the program leader will contact you to complete the remaining details such as flight booking and additional information related to the program
After paying the deposit, you will be contacted to complete the remaining details and pay the remaining amount before the trip
In this experience, you’ll travel with a special group and a guide from the HomeAwe team — from the moment of departure until the end of the trip. No need to start alone — we’re with you from the very beginning.
🔹 For the hesitant… this is your chance!
This program is perfect for participants who feel uncertain about traveling solo. Through this trip, you’ll discover the real world of backpacking and diverse experiences — adventurous, challenging, and far from luxury or mainstream tourist destinations.
🔹 Light backpacking, real adventure
This is not a traditional vacation — it’s a dynamic experience filled with movement, travel, and living out of a small backpack as you shift from place to place. Every day brings a new adventure, a change in setting, people, and energy.
🔹 From travel to volunteering
During our journey, we’ll also visit the same places where solo volunteers go. This gives you a window into the world of real volunteering and can prepare you to take part in an individual volunteer experience in the future.
🔹 Duration? Ideal to spark change
These trips typically last between a week and 10 days — enough to spark meaningful transformation without requiring major changes to your life schedule.
🔹 We’re with you every step of the way
The HomeAwe team will be by your side throughout — from preparation and emotional support to direct guidance during the journey itself.
✨ Do you have the courage to begin?
This trip might just be the turning point in your life, opening doors you never imagined. Don’t wait for the perfect moment — start now. We’ve got you.