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I Highly recommend working with Great Projects! The staff is so friendly and attentive to all questions and spending 3 weeks at Namibia Wildlife sanctuary was an incredible experience ! I also went to Coastal conservation week where you experience the stunning beauty of the coastline and the magnificent red dunes that cascade into the blue water . Riding horses and viewing the giraffes was wonderful. There are people of all ages on your team and I met fascinating people from all over the world!
Lindsay
Kentucky USA

Being my first time volunteering with 3 consecutive projects in a row. I have thoroughly enjoyed myself. Chimp Eden was fantastic and I will return in the future for another visit.

I gave been on two projects, samboji lestari volunteering with orangs and sun bears in September 2023, Uganda wildlife safari in February 2026.
Both have been awesome inspiring, especially Uganda for me, as since the famous Attenborough gorilla filming way back in 1978 I have wanted to see these magnificent beings in the wild, and this trip did not disappoint on any level, my bucket list complete
If it wasn't for The Great Projects I would not have had the most exhilarating time of my life. I have found with this company, the staff here and abroad go above and beyond. Communication , organisation, accommodation and experiences are second to none.
I would thoroughly recommend to go with this company, I myself am looking for my third trip with them
Don't procrastinate, book, have a wonderful time and even though it's a tiny bit you're putting back in, remember even a tiny bit makes a difference to our planet and the creatures we share it with.

What a great experience The great projects where there for all my questions, prompt answers and always helpful
That good I’m looking to book another trip with them next year

Many thanks to „the great projects“ team. I am very grateful and happy that I was able to take part in the Koskoda Turtle Conservation project together with my children. This experience exceeded all our expectations. We had the unique opportunity to witness baby turtles hatching up close. We were able to feed the sea turtles, help clean water tanks and collect litter from the beach.
Our absolute highlight was the release into the sea. Watching these tiny creatures every evening was a very special and deeply moving moment for all of us.
The moment when a green mother turtle came ashore to lay her eggs was at least just as magical.
A special thank also goes to Dudley and his entire team. You could really feel how much passion and dedication each individual puts into this project.
The food was plentiful, varied and absolutely delicious. We took part in this volunteer program for the first time, but definitely not for the last. As soon as the children Are old enough, we will join more projects! Next we would Like to combine the whale shark project with the Big Five…. Already looking forward.

The project that was recommended was superior. Divers Azores went way beyond expectations. I would highly recommend them at every turn. Please keep representing them and sending them business.

I appreciated everything with the Great Projects as a referral, but it would’ve been very helpful to have closed the gap sooner with Dive Azores so that all of the information was synced between your organization and their business and delivered to the client well in advance so they can make the proper preparations.

I always believe with agency referrals that the companies are not only reliant on your services, but appreciate your services. There’s definitely a proper percentage/referral fee to be made. I think just be mindful to not feel jeopardized because that puts the client in the middle. I feel this definitely will build loyalty at a greater rate. My gut feeling is when a potential client feels or senses that disconnect they feel dismissed. It may be a factor that you’re actually losing business because of that.

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Kate is a great bos!!I enjoied really much my time in semboja Lestari,i met Wonderfull people there and i appriciated the big work of so many people to make the Orango and bears life much better

Great support before, during and after my stay at BOS Nyaru Menteng in Borneo. I would recommend this organization to everyone who wants to go on an adventure!

The organization itself is great and I liked the communication before booking. How they shared their information online of the project wasn't fully correct. It really depends on the season when you're going and they didn't share that with me while booking. I specifically shared my wishes of work, but during my time in South Africa we did none of that.

They are also quite expensive. Please check the organization you want to volunteer at first, I paid around a thousand euros more for a month than I would've had at the organization itself.

When I shared my complaint with them they kind of waved it off with only a "We're sorry to hear that".

An amazing holiday of a lifetime and excellent organisation and communication

Very organised and professional helpful with the travel arrangements and booking was straight forward would recommend anyone wanting to travel stress free

Very good communication. Lot of information. Smooth booking process.
Could be some more distinctive info per project per season. As tasks can be different one season to the other.

Both Kanha and Pench reserves were great but I couldn’t give a 5 star because our itinerary wasn’t given to us until after we had reached Kanha which wasn’t great for us or the management team at Kanha.

The projects and the activities made the tour great
The management and going from a group of six to a group of 12 was not so great
We were told we were all gonna be treated equal, and that was not true. We were separated and sent to different accommodations that weren’t even in our itinerary.
The manager and the guide kept saying one thing and then the next day it would be another plan. They would just say stuff to keep us quiet if we complained or laugh at us it was pathetic the way we were treated.
Looking past that one gentleman, it was a good program and I’m glad I went.
I’m also glad that I stood up to the manager and told him how I felt even though he laughed in my face and told me that I was not communicating and listening properly. All I wanted was what I paid for what was on black-and-white on paper that I had with me and he ignored it.

The staff of the great projects was a big help with booking my volunteering. They gave great advice and the booking process went smoothly.

Had an amazing time at the Namibia Wildlife Sanctuary!! I was supposed to stay for 3 weeks but ended up staying 5 weeks! Also got the amazing opportunity to go to Timbilla and Harnas. Highly recommend visiting timbilla to explore more wildlife on game counts, animal tracking and more. You could see the love for the animals from all coordinators and the owners. Some of my favorite activities included: game drives, carnivore feeding and cheetah walks

I spent a wonderful two weeks at the Laos Conservation Centre for Wildlife. Everyone was friendly and kind, and I felt part of the family. I am a mature volunteer (70) and I found some of the work challenging due to the steep terrain and heavy loads. That said, there was always plenty of work I could do! I loved working with the animals, especially the bears. The centre is quite remote - a drive to the nearest village - but the team arranged activities on site and locally. I was never bored! The centre is on the edge of an eco resort and we could make welcome use of the swimming pool at the end of each day. The accommodation is fine: quite spacious sleeping cabins, a cosy kitchen/rest area and clean shower/loo block. We were a small team and it worked well. Food is delivered twice daily from the resort restaurant. I soon got to know which meals tasted best and the food was plentiful, On Wednesday afternoons we had 'volunteer enrichment', taken somewhere locally to see sights or experience local crafts; Sunday was our rest day to chill and swim. The centre is new, very well designed and a joy to work in. The management team and staff are all professional, helpful and passionate about their work. It was a wonderful experience that I will always treasure.

I have just returned home after an amazing 2 weeks volunteering at The Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project. Dudley, his family and their team were brilliant, so welcoming, friendly and helpful - from helping arrange trips during our down time to lifts to ATM and supermarket and the odd beer run. As volunteers we worked closely with them - preparing the hatchery, burying eggs, releasing turtles, feeding and caring for turtles, tank cleaning and site tidying, beach cleans, visitor tours and education. We were well looked after with 3 hearty meals a day aswell as tea and biscuits twice a day - what more could you ask. Being able to interact and get hands on with the turtles was an absolute bonus for me and the other volunteers - to see how much turtles enjoyed getting a back rub and actually doing it was incredible. Overall I had a wonderful time and would thoroughly recommend to anyone even remotely thinking about it to go and take part - you will not regret it.

Just book it! Namibia is the best country ever - you really will not regret it. At the sanctuary 2 weeks is enough time there to experience all of the activities on offer - my favourite being the baboon walk! Make sure you book onto other off site projects though, as these are where you get a taste of other places. I done 2 weeks at the sanctuary and then 1 week at Timbila. Make sure you do Timbila! (Book in advance as it was sold out for a month when I was there). Everyone says it’s the best of all the projects.. and it didnt disappoint!

Received From: Warren Smith
Date: 12th January 2026
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Just WOW! I've travelled to many places around the world, and I don't think any experience I have had so far surpasses Namibia. The friendships alone that I made with people from around the World was incredible. Like-minded people in such a wonderful place with breathtaking experiences is hard to match. The entire team here was fabulous, every single one of them! Then there's the interaction with wildlife, camaraderie around preparing food, feeding, and looking after the resident animals was everything I ever wanted. During my arrival, a huge Giraffe was just wandering around close to the place I was staying. That set the scene/theme of what was to come. The food was amazing, and I was even presented with a beautiful, massive Birthday cake while I was there, which I shared with my fellow travelers. I went there alone, yet came away with such strong bonds. I rarely cry, but on my final day, just before leaving, I couldn't help myself; it just happened while saying goodbye. This experience has definitely helped to shape who I am and give me purpose. What they're doing here is absolutely fantastic, and I will NEVER forget the experience I had and the friendships made. How often do you get to walk alongside Cheetas, hand feed baby orphaned Baboons, walk Baboons for their enrichment (great characters, they will climb on you! haha), Ride by horseback through the savannah, coming across everything from Zebra, Ostrich, Empala, Giraffe, and more. Then tracking and finding Elephants and Rhinos on foot! All this is just scratching the surface. I cannot recommend this trip enough. It's life-defining. Don't think about it, just do it! :)