A Knysna Seahorse was found…Exciting news!!

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Exciting news! A Knysna Seahorse (Hippocampus Capensis) was found by the Orca Foundation in the Keurbooms River on the 5th August 2014 during a Seahorse Survey with the help of Prodive. This is the first sighting since the 2007 floods. Why the Knysna seahorse is considered the most endangered seahorse in the world The Knysna […]

Kayaking with Southern Rights!!!

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Volunteers having a blast in Plettenberg Bay. The Volunteers went Kayaking in the bay and Alex loved to capsize the kayah. During their trip, they were very privileged in viewing several Southern right Whales including a very rare white calve. The Southern Right Whales come into Plettenberg Bay this time of the year and have […]

Ella’s photo memories

Volunteering with ORCA has got to be one of the best things I have done in my life so far. And I’m not exaggerating. Plettenberg Bay and the surrounding area is truly spectacular, definitely one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. I volunteered for 8 weeks and ended up staying in Plett […]

Molly’s ORCA Memories

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Molly came to ORCA on very short notice from another programme and as an African Conservation Experience volunteer and in the short time she was with us she touched our lives with her outgoing personality and enthusiasm. These were her favourite moments…

Freddie Becker’s Photo memories from ORCA

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When thinking back to my 6 weeks volunteering with ORCA I can’t help but smile. The people, the laughs and the experiences are things I will cherish and keep for years to come, not to mention the things I have learnt both about myself, and this incredible country. There are always laughs and song emitting […]

ADVENTUROUS VOLUNTEER SPECIAL OFFER!!

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 WINTER SPECIAL- MAY , JUNE AND JULY Have you ever wanted to spend a holiday making a change in the world? Would you like to spend four weeks in sunny South Africa volunteering on a marine conservation and education project? Do you love the outdoors? Do you want a life-changing experience? How about visiting one […]