The Mogalakwena Research Centre is a private, multi-disciplinary field station located in the 4,000-hectare Mogalakwena Reserve near Alldays in the Limpopo Province of South Africa
Key Details
• Founders: Established in 2006 by Dr. Elbé Coetsee and Dr. Peter Laver as part of the Mogalakwena Group.
Location: Mogalakwena Farm MR 383, Alldays, in the sweet arid bushveld of north-western Limpopo.
Core Focus Areas:
• Conservation & Ecology: Wildlife management, habitat monitoring, species inventories (mammals, birds, reptiles, and flora), and eco-tourism support.
• Craft Art & Design: Traditional skills and contemporary design, including embroidery, beadwork, weaving, and pottery (linked with the Mogalakwena Craft Art Development Foundation).
• Anthropology & Cultural Heritage: Documentation of contemporary oral culture and traditions in the nearby Blouberg region.
• Education & Outreach: Environmental preservation initiatives, basic healthcare, and AIDS awareness programs in local communities.
• Social Entrepreneurship: Developing sustainable, socially and ecologically responsible marketable products
Programs & Facilities:
Offers long-term research projects, field data collection, internships, and volunteer support for international and local students, equipped with a rustic Bush Camp, a basic laboratory, and a library.
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I did my month and a half long herpetological internship there. It is an amazing place in the heart of the South African savannah. If you really enjoy fieldwork, as I do, this is the right place to spend time in. The people working in the reserve are also very kind, friendly, and helpful. I would definitely like to come back one day.
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Participants typically work about 6 hours per day in the field. Activities include ecological data collection, anti-poaching patrols, fence inspections, bush clearing, and soil erosion control.
The reserve is located in a low-risk area for malaria. The risk is minimal, though bug sprays containing DEET are recommended during the wet summer months.
• Summers are very hot, while winters are mild. The rainy season runs from November through March.
It is recommended to bring neutral or natural-colored clothing for fieldwork and safaris, along with warm layers for chilly early mornings and evenings.
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