Study Abroad Programs in Rural Areas, South Africa

I loved this program so much! Everything from the housing to the food to the curriculum was perfect. It was an experience to remember and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning about wild animals

This is a wonderful program and is perfect for anyone looking to get wildlife experience or who just loves big cats! Here you'll get once-in-a-lifetime experiences that will make a real impact! And the staff were all amazing

I really loved coming on this trip and it was a once in a lifetime experience! I learned so much and made so many life connections. Our Support Staff was the best! Cheetah interactions were my favorite! I wouldn't change a thing.

Everything was great! I realy liked going to town, Buffelsdrift, and petting the cheetahs. It was all really fun. Our staff were so patient, kind, and helpful. Support Staff were such a rock for me during this program as well as both the vets!

Cango is an experience of its own. Not only do we get once in a lifetime exposure to big cats, but also we learn so much of the cultural impact on animals and life. I loved it so much and feel like I made lifelong connections that I will treasure!

It's always been a dream of mine to work with cheetahs. Going on this trip allowed me to achieve that goal and even contribute to an incredible cause. I loved the staff at Cango Wildlife and I hope to return in the future to continue supporting them!

I would absolutely do this trip again 100%. I've learned so much, got to do so many new things, and met some amazing people I will remember for life and hope to see again! My favorite activities have been the encounters. I have absolutely loved being able to work with these cheetahs.

I rate this program 10/10 across the board. The best part was the cheetah enrichment projects - building them and then finding out how the cheetas would interact with them! Only complaint is that it's an expensive trip but EVERYONE WAS AMAZING! I'd list all their names here - Loop Abroad staff and Cango staff - but there are too many to write down!

I had so much fun with all the activities throughout the trip but the safaris had to be my favorite overall. I loved being able to see these animals in their natural habitat instead of an enclosure! Our vets made learning fun especialy during our little group lectrues during work hours. Support Staff was also great - she made it easy to talk and joke around.

I would love to thank the people who were so selfless to us. I loved seeing the joy from the curators and vets! I hope people don't change a bit! I loved the cheetah encounters, being a part of Suri's vet day, the time on safari, the day off at the pool. I came for big cat learning and go to see and learn so much more. The cheetah and tiger trainers in particular were so joyful and I hope they know the impact they had on me.

The vet med experience was my favorite part of this trip. And keeping track of my passport - that I was pretty nervous about! The local staff are amazing and so knowledgeable. I had such an amazing time!

My trip to South Africa opened my eyes to a whole new part of veterinary medicine! I had no previous knowledge about zoo medicine and this trip has sparked my interest to possibly pursue a career as a wildlife vet!

This trip exceeded my expectations from Day 1. The staff and faciltiies here are so amazing you feel at home without even trying. I fully immersed myself into this program and it gives back 100%. I learned so much about what it takes to work as a zoo/wildlife vet

Overall there is no word to fully describe this trip. "Life changing" is just a fraction of what an amazing experience this was. I met some lifelong friends and every day became more inspired to work with wildlife. I would recommend this trip to anyone and I swear you will not regret it!

This place has so much care and passion - anyone should want to come here! The people are so welcoming and I pray the people here get nothing but the best based on everything they do for the animals and people

I LOVE CANGO! All the staff were amazing - just everyone I encountered. The highlights were the cheetah runs, Buffelsdrift, pool tournaments, game nights. Only thing I'd change is less ripe bananas for the suture lab - tiny detail. 10/10 across the board

This trip was so memorable - the staff, the people, everything - was amazing. The whole trip came together and I'll never forget the funny moments, the pool games, and the entire ranch. I will come back in the future and I'm so grateful for this opportunity.

My time at Cango was life-altering - it made my life aspirations feel tangible, and it will forever hold a special place in my heart. This program has done monumental things in my life and it serves as a significant step in my career. Everyone here was so amazing and holds this place together with pure passion!

The staff here was amazing, the food was great, and the animals were wonderful. This trip changed my life for the better, and I have learned a lot, both about myself and the animals and culture here. All staff was amazing and super friendly - our vets were amazing leaders and had a great time with all the Cango staff too.

For any cat lover, this trip is for you! You work alongside many big cats. There are also so many big cat encounters. Being able to see big cats up close was by far the highlight of this trip. All our vets were very nice and helped me get out of my comfort zone.