Description

This exciting internship project is part of a larger, ongoing monitoring and research project focusing on habitat and wildlife fieldwork, as well as conservation management. Under the guidance of highly experienced field guides and a scientific coordinator, ensuring a high standard of the project and quality of data collected, the work conducted by interns is being used by reserve management to make informed decisions. These efforts have resulted in a comprehensive biodiversity database collated for the reserve. This opportunity creates life changing experiences and lasting memories for interns. Your help will make a big difference to conservation and reserve management. Join now!

Highlights

* Work in a biosphere reserve in Africa
* Monitor African wildlife, amongst them elephants and lions
* Contribute to the conservation of species and the region
* Live and work in the African bush
* Experience the African bush and wildlife no tourists get to see
* Practice field techniques under the guidance of experienced field staff
* Learn more about monitoring, field research and reserve management

Qualifications

Minimum age of 18 years.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

2,200 for one month

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

* Airport transfers to and from the reserve at the start and conclusion of the project
* Accommodation in the research camp
* Three meals a day catered by volunteers
* Full time staff members to supervise and support volunteers
* Project components - orientation, training, research and practical modules
* All activities, on-site transportation, game drives and game walks
* Academic supervision and project management
* Field guides, text books, training manuals, PDA's, GIS software & hardware
* Survey equipment, radio telemetry equipment
* Project placement and management fee

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Interns are typically students and young people who choose to contribute to conservation while having a great outdoor adventure.

Age Range

Minimum of 18 years

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Other

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 5

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Eko Tracks's Mission Statement

Our mission is to enhance our client's travel experience by providing ecotours that are adventurous and enlightening, thereby inspiring their interest in the natural world and thus promoting a lasting conservation perspective.

Year Founded

2006