Internships in Limpopo, South Africa

If you're a strong communicator and passionate about wildlife conservation, this impactful internship in South Africa could be the experience you're looking for! This bird conservation marketing & communications internship is an opportunity dedicated to raising awareness and support for the preservation of the ground hornbill, an endangered African bird species. The host organization’s mission is to combat the threats to these birds caused by habitat loss, poisoning, electrocution, and cultural traditions. This program combines hands-on experience, bird conservation involvement, and international work exposure. Your role will be tailored to your skills and interests, but will certainly be interesting and varied. You'll likely assist with managing social media channels, writing creative blog content & newsletters, and creating impact reports. On top of communications and marketing tasks, you'll also have the opportunity to gain experience in fundraising. It's a wonderful opportunity to learn a great deal, strengthen your résumé, and contribute to wildlife conservation – all while living in the African bush surrounded by wildlife or working remotely from the comfort of your home.

Explore South Africa while volunteering your time and efforts at a wildlife rehabilitation center aimed at providing a safe haven for injured and abandoned wildlife in the region. Vulnerable wildlife are brought to the center to regain their strength and confidence with the ultimate goal of reintroducing them back into the wild. Those, whose injuries are too extensive to the point wherein reintroduction would be harmful, are given a permanent home at the center and cared for by the compassionate and enthusiastic staff and volunteers. Volunteer duties include: – Nurturing orphaned animals – Care and management of permanent residents of the center – Cleaning animal enclosures – Maintenance of the center's grounds such as alien plant removal, road upkeep, and others – Responding to call-outs to go capture and either relocate the animal or bring it into the center for rehabilitation – Observational wildlife veterinary experience Volunteers are expected to work about 8 hours a day. Program eligibility includes: Minimum age of 18 Basic English Good physical fitness Motivation to work with animals Flexible attitude

Interested in pursuing an exciting career in wildlife conservation? Join a wildlife conservation internship in South Africa’s iconic bushveld to set you apart and provide you with invaluable work experience! Intern learn interesting conservation techniques, animal tracking and how to use telemetry equipment. You will be able to contribute towards predator monitoring, habitat restoration or community outreach while getting up close and personal with the famous Big Five. After completing the first 12 weeks on the internship interns will undertake their 12-week work placement. Our internships are guaranteed to help you gain and improve vital skill sets to improve your future job prospects.

This hands-on course explores the often-overlooked but ecologically critical world of insects, spiders, reptiles, and amphibians in South Africa’s bushveld ecosystem. Designed for students and researchers in zoology, ecology, and conservation biology, the program focuses on taxonomy, behaviour, habitat preferences, and survey techniques. Participants gain field experience in identifying and monitoring a wide range of arthropods (insects, arachnids, myriapods) and herpetofauna (amphibians and reptiles), with emphasis on ecological roles, predator-prey dynamics, and seasonal activity. Learn how to safely trap, record, and release specimens, and develop basic ethograms, pitfall trap setups, and herp encounter logs. With guided field walks, night surveys, and spotlighting activities, this immersive two-week program highlights the conservation relevance of small species in ecosystem stability and global biodiversity challenges. Ideal for students conducting dissertations or those seeking to specialise in lesser-studied fauna.