Overview
Join our research team in the Greater Kruger Area and gain professional experience on a conservation-driven research initiative and wildlife internship. This unique personal development opportunity will allow you to design-your-own field research placement around an African species of your choosing.
The Greater Kruger Area encompasses over 20 private wildlife reserves on the west side of the world-renowned Kruger National Park in South Africa. These private reserves come together to create one big reserve. A significant contribution to wildlife conservation efforts, helping to protect and preserve one of the world’s last remaining wildlife strongholds.
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Highlights
- Customize your experience and study one species of your choosing throughout your wildlife internship
- Live in one of the most beautiful areas of South Africa, which is home to the Big 5: lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo
- Gain practical experience in wildlife research methods, including wildlife and habitat mapping
- Expand your existing knowledge and gain new insight into the behaviour of your chosen species
- Learn how to use key research software and collect data for use in your own studies
- Analyse raw data and help turn it into useful reports for land and wildlife management
- Be supported by our Internship Mentor to help you realize and achieve your objectives
- Work alongside a team of international and local experts, as well as fellow interns and volunteers