Students and Internships

Students and wildlife researchers make up an integral part of our wildlife volunteer projects. Students from all over the world have come to join us on reserves in Southern Africa, and have made contributions on many levels. Some students choose to spend a Gap Year assisting conservation research volunteering projects. Some students join to gain valuable field research experience or to complete undergrad dissertation papers. Some advanced students have even joined us to collect data for Masters and PhD degrees.

Many have come to join us in Africa to complete a conservation internship programme to expand their understanding of real conservation issues, and learn from and work directly with our ecologists and wildlife monitors in the field. Our Internships are also designed to give aspiring conservationists a real account of what it is like to live and work in the African bush on a day-to-day basis – and to use the experience as a springboard to follow their dreams of starting a career in wildlife conservation.

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Projects

Conservation Training Courses

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

Conservation Training Courses

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

A four week course offering practical, hands-on training, underpinned by course material carefully developed by experts. Provides a unique understanding of the most up-to-date, in-field conservation techniques and practices, for nature enthusiasts or those considering a career in conservation. Includes practical Big 5 monitoring, data collection and research, learning about wildlife management and ecological principles, supporting research goals on the reserve, and engaging in habitat and reserve management activities as part of Wildlife ACT’s ongoing conservation programmes.

Requirements: 18+

Field Research and Learning

Zululand, South Africa

Field Research and Learning

Zululand, South Africa

Whether you would like to complete an official research study as part as your Undergraduate / Honours degree, or Postgraduate dissertation – or simply to complete an experiential Fieldwork component of your degree; all student volunteers are welcome! Join our team of professional conservationists and wildlife monitors in the field for a hands-on, practical learning experience in Zululand, South Africa.

Requirements: 18+