South Africa Wildlife Research

The Selati Research externship offered a great insight into how wildlife are monitored and protected. The staff are extremely welcoming and knowledgeable. The program is amazing for anyone interested at any education level.

Selati has been one of the best experiences of my life. Getting to be here and witness the beauty of the animals in the wild is a dream. The staff at Selati are so passionate about their work and all of the life here on the reserve.

This program is truly one of a kind. It was so hands on and I learned so much from tracking, identifying species, and surveying elephant impact on the environment. Every day here was amazing and I would come back to Selati in a heartbeat.

These two weeks at Selai have been without a doubt the greatest experience of my life. Being able to learn about the local environment, both in class and out in the bush, was incredibly fulfilling. If you have even a passing interest in wildlife medicine or conseration, join this program. You will learn more than you expect.

Coming into this program, I had never experienced wildlife conservatin in action, and I'd also never been to Africa. Between the lectures, assignments, and game drives, I learned so much about animal behavior, conservation efforts, and the different research modalities. Practicing what I was learning out in the bush was an incredible and rewarding experience. Thank you so much to all of the staff for going out of your way to make my experience amazing!!

This trip was such an amazing experience. I would recommend this to anyone with a love of wildlife and animals. I learned so much more than I would have in a classroom. Getting to experience the African bush is so rewarding.

This program encompassed so much into one. It was conservation, veterinary skills, tracking, geography, and more all into one. Everyone is so passionate about the work that they do that I am now considering going into wildlife medicine.

Selati Research Preserve was a truly life changing experience. The staff there are truly amazing and take such good care of the wildlife and their people. Nothing compares to what it was like seeing the animals on the reserve. Truly grateful.

This was the most life-changing experience. The staff were incredible. The friends and connections I made with everybody here will last a lifetime, Selati is beautiful, its animals are so special, and I learned so much. I will never forget this experience.

This program is a dream experience. As a child you dream of working with African wildlife and this program made it possible to be out in the bush doing real work for conservation. Never would I have thought that I would locate a pride of lions with telemetry. This program made it possible.

My time at Selati was truly unforgettable. Every day was filled with incredible wildlife encounters, meaningful learning, and genuine connection with the land and people! I loved every moment from early mornings to game drivers to hands on conservation work that deepened my passion for protecting nature. I can't wait until the next time I come and visit Selati.

My favorite activity was the drive count as a lot of learning was taking place the whole time. We were connected to nature while learning how to identify tracks and learning different native species foudn in the reserve. Also, all the learning in lectures complimented with the drives very well

This program was the best pre-vet program out there! If you seek adventure, thrill, excitement, and you want reserach hours, then Selati is the place for you! Amazing knoweldge, conservation, and vet work! Would recommend to anyone at any level! Thank you - I'll remember this forever

Loop Abroad at Selati has given me so many amazing experiences in and out of lecture time. I have made memories and connections that will last a lifetime. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who has a passion for conservation. I LOVE SELATI :)

If you are trying to choose a South Africa program, all are great but this one is incredible, life-changing, and so fun. Everyday is different and I have fallen in love with conservation medicine because of this program!!

I would like to thank everyone involved in leading this program for supporting us and teaching us on these 2 weeks! The everyday drives were my favorite and being able to see the sunrise and sunset and stars. I appreciate this opportunity very much.

This is the most amazing place I have ever been and I will keep the Selati sun bright in my heart for years to come. Our support staff was most helpful and wonderful. I was really able to connect with her and learn about this kind of conservation work through her experiences. And the game drives were beyond amazing!

Selati is so special. The experiences gained here ensure your life will be positively changed for the better. Selati feeds the soul! It's a magical place. The best part is the game drives - being immersed in the bush and seeing elephants.

This was really the perfect program so I don't have much to say. All the Selati and Loop staff were amazing, insightful, and fun to be around. Thank you to all of you! My favorite part of the trip was the lion collaring that showed how much planning it takes to manage a closed reserve system like this.

The program at Selati provides a different perspective and understanding of veterinary medicine. It was amazing to witness animals in their natural habitat. Our vet was an amazing instructor and so much fun on the game drives.