Study Abroad Programs in Hoedspruit, South Africa

Are you an aspiring Environmental Conservationist or Marine Biologist? Intern Abroad HQ offers the most flexible, valuable, and affordable Environmental Science internships around South Africa, starting from just 2 weeks duration. Choose from 4 unique internship placements: - GIS Specialization for Environmental Conservation in Gondwana Game Reserve - Marine Biology & Reef Conservation located in Sodwana Bay - Reserve Management & Research at Kruger National Park - Wildlife, Ecology & Anthropological Research in Mogalakwena Whether you’re interested in habitat management, research, marine conservation, or ecology, these placements provide an excellent platform to boost your understanding of how scientific careers come to life. Each internship is customized and tailored to meet your course credit, academic major, or career path requirements. Once you’ve completed your internship, you’ll receive an international reference from your host organization that will help your resume stand out in front of future employers. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring your internship sets you up for a successful global career.

The foundation for a wild career! Is your goal to become a safari guide, wilderness guide, or wildlife guide? The IFGA Professional Safari Guide course (6-12 months) is the most comprehensive and immersive course available. Train with the industry’s award-winning instructors and wildlife experts. This is also an excellent sabbatical or gap year program. Course overview: Imagine driving a 4x4 game viewer across a riverbed, pointing out rare bird species to your guests. You slow to a stop – is that a leopard you see? Later, you serve sundowners and take in another vibrant African sunset. An afternoon spent sharing wildlife knowledge, nothing’s better! The IFGA Professional Safari Guide course (6-12 months) develops highly skilled professionals in the guiding industry. It is specifically developed to provide vocational skills and qualifications required by employers in Southern Africa. In addition, our top-performing students can also qualify for the IFGA qualification at no extra cost to their training. Training is held in Big Five territory, where you’ll observe animals in their natural habitat.