Thegreatprojects Reviews

AMAZING

I had the best time on The Great Turtle project in Sri Lanka The Great Projects were so supportive with the whole process I would thoroughly recommend this company

Excellent way to get behind the scenes

Excellent way to get behind the scenes on a 5-star game reserve Really knowledgeable and passionate guides made it an outstanding experience Can be hard work at times so need to be fit healthy and ready for some manual labour but well worth it for the access you have to the animals Accommodation is reasonable c3 star I shared a room with another girl but having your washing done weekly and all meals cooked for you is a treat We saw the big 5 minus leopard on multiple occasions and had some very close encounters with these and other amazing wildlife of all shapes sizes from giraffe to dung beetles Would highly recommend as a way to give back and learn as well as escape and enjoy nature in a beautiful setting

Volunteering with orangutans at Nyaru

Volunteering with orangutans at Nyaru MentengGenuinely one of the best experiences of my life The climate is hot humid and be prepared to get sweaty however the knowledge that the work we were doing and enrichment being prepared makes a difference to the orangutans waiting for their move to pre release islands makes it all worth while The opportunity to see the animals up close is a real privilege and watching them return from forest school and play together was a personal highlight

An amazing experience

We had an incredible few days at the Matang wildlife centre It s very difficult to articulate how positive we felt about our experience but safe to say we loved it The highlights were the group We felt very lucky to be with people who were so friendly like-minded and easy-going The group chat is still going A huge shoutout for Dom and Sam who couldn t have been more welcoming and supportive during our stay They are very special individuals and their commitment to the animals was inspiring It was very humbling supporting the animals and despite their stories being very sobering it felt very fulfilling contributing a small amount to keep them happy healthy and safe Our only other feedback was that the work was hard This was fine for us but there were several members of the group who struggled and I think the nature of the tasks and how physically demanding they are could be more openly communicated Also to note we didn t get the 2 days off mentioned on the website This wasn t an issue at all and our excursion day was spectacular however I think this should also be more clearly highlighted for the people who only stay one week at the project Finally a huge thanks We had a brilliant time and booking paying and planning our trip was made so easy by Fran at the great projects We re looking forward to the next one

Amazing organisation

The Great Projects were really helpful in organising my recent trip to Namibia They guided and supported me through the whole process from start to finish Always on hand to help with any query I had Would use this organisation again

Lilongwe Wildlife Centre

The Great Projects team is very friendly and supportive and I had an amazing time at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre I was impressed by professionalism and commitment of the team at the centre and it was great to be a part of it The experience has given me a good understanding of wildlife rehabilitation process

A 3 week trip to the Sanctuary Neuras Kanaan

A 3 week trip to the Sanctuary Neuras and Kanaan passed all too quickly but left indelible memories I met a wide range of people of different ages from different backgrounds and nationalities all passionate about animals and helping protect wildlife Experienced a diverse range of activities from getting hands on with a wide variety of animals big and small at the sanctuary some time-out at Sossusvlei and in the Namib-Naukluft National Park as part of an Adventure week at Neuras followed by getting hands-on again against the backdrop of the awe-inspiring breathtaking and beautiful landscapes at Kanaan This trip should not be missed

The Great Projects Shamwari

I used the Great Projects to organise my trip to Shamwari on the Conservation Experience and found them professional and very helpful As for Shamwari if your thinking of going please go I m a 58 year old male and was travelling solo and was a little nervous as I was out of my comfort zone but I really didn t need to worry Everyone was super friendly and so so knowledgeable It was a trip of a lifetime The work was hard but fun and the game drives were out of this world I can t wait to go back

Lifetime memories

Lifetime memories made at Samboja Lestari Orangutan Sanctuary I had researched lots of volunteer projects before choosing the Great Projects and after experiencing my first volunteer project with them I have no hesitation in recommending them From my first point of contact travel consultant Fran gave great reassurance and advice Fran and the team were always on hand to answer any questions from questions about blood tests needed to giving advice about waterproofs Any worries that I may have had quickly disappeared when I arrived The project is well coordinated including transport arrangements covid testing and the daily activities Co-ordinator Kate puts her heart and soul into the project to ensure that all the volunteers leave with memories that will last a lifetime Plenty of sweat but also lots of laughter over the two weeks with some great people and knowing that you are helping to enrich the lives of orangutans and sunbears makes this an unforgettable experience