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Facilitated Wildlife Research Internship in South Africa

by: African Impact

9.13 (8)Verified

This placement will allow you to design your personal field research and wildlife internship around an African species of your choosing. As long as it fits in with the broader aims of our program base, you can study anything from lions, elephants, and wild dogs to smaller creatures such as reptiles or birds. The choice is yours! Living and working from our program base (close to the Kruger Nation...

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Program Highlights

Live and work in an area famous for its wildlife, including the 'Magnificent Seven' – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, cheetah, and wild dog.

Customize your internship and study a species of your choosing, anything from large predators to botany!

Receive support throughout the program by 3 individual mentors who aid in your professional and personal development.

Gain practical experience in field research and wildlife research methods.

Work in situ with the species of your choosing, gaining new insight and knowledge.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Kruger Park, South Africa
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundIntern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Sciences
  • Biology
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Guidelines:
  • American
  • Argentinian
  • Asian
  • Australian
  • Austrian
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Recognitions

GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2024 - Volunteer AbroadTop Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.13

Total Reviews

8

Conservation internship with African Impact

by: Cleo24 - AustraliaProgram: Facilitated Wildlife Research Internship in South Africa
9

My time with African Impact was both challenging and incredibly rewarding. I was exposed to a lot of new experiences in areas of community outreach and engagement, as well as research and data collection. The outline of the program was well-thought out regarding the breadth of activities available to an intern. I thoroughly enjoyed participating in all aspects of the research, photography and community sectors. I was challenged with an independent approach to conservation research but found it s...

Head and shoulders above

by: wvthorogood - United KingdomProgram: Facilitated Wildlife Research Internship in South Africa
8

I came here to research Giraffe and have been given plenty of support by all the staff at AI. Unfortunately lots of data that i could have used has been lost due to staff turnover but these things happen in research and you always have to have several backup plans.

I have had a great time with African Impact. I met so many people from all over the world. I learned a lot about the animals, more than I expected. The guides are great and take the time for you. The lodge staff takes great care about the accommodation and the good food!

Program Details

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Locations

  • Kruger Park, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Animal Sciences
  • Biology
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months
  • Fall
  • Summer

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • Argentinian
  • Asian
  • Australian

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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