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South Africa Conservation Internship (Long Term) (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Limpopo, South Africa
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Calendar Year, Fall, J-Term, Jan Term, Janterm, May Term, Semester, Spring, Summer, Summer I, Summer II, Summer III, Summer IV, Trimester, Winter
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  • Program Sponsor: GVI 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Housing Options: Dormitory, Hostel/Hotel, Other
Program Type: Field Study, Internship Abroad, Study Abroad, Volunteer Abroad, Work Abroad Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
Program Description:
South Africa Conservation Internship (Long Term)
Complete a three-month conservation training program then gain another three months of field experience with a South African conservation organisation or private nature reserve.
limpopo safari
Program Focus
Travel to the savannahs of Southern Africa, to work for three months with our international research team in a private nature reserve, one hour from Kruger National Park, in partnership with highly reputable local and international conservation organisations, like the South African National Parks authorities, Panthera, the Endangered Wildlife Trust, and Elephants Alive. Then put your training into practice completing a three month work placement an a South African conservation organisation or an ecotourism lodge. 

Limpopo sunset
Location
As a mostly rural province, Limpopo has many natural habitats that have been unchanged by human impact. With its large bushveld, the province is home to a great number of African wildlife, making this a must-see travel destination for nature-lovers. Go on a wildlife safari adventure in a private South African nature reserve while contributing directly to conservation efforts. Listen to the quiet hush of the wild open spaces, waking each morning to a chorus of savannah birds and drifting off to the nighttime hum of endemic frogs and crickets. In your free time, visit the famous Kruger National Park, only an hour away from where the GVI base is located or visit the nearby Drakensberg Mountains where awe-inspiring vistas are afforded over the Blyde River Canyon.

Program Highlights
  • Start your career in conservation off right with three months of training and another three-month work placement.
  • Earn your GVI ILM Leadership Development certificate, a qualification recognised by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).
  • If staying 8 weeks or longer you will complete your Biological Survey Techniques training and qualification.
  • Listen to the quiet hush of the wild open spaces, waking each morning to a chorus of savannah birds and drifting off to the nighttime hum of endemic frogs and crickets.
  • Learn to identify predators, like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as megaherbivores like elephants and rhinos.
  • Master radio telemetry techniques and learning how to track and record animal movements.  
  • Visit the nearby Drakensberg Mountains in your free time where awe-inspiring vistas are afforded over the Blyde River Canyon.
  • Live and work alongside Field Guide Association of South Africa, FGASA, qualified guides, growing personally and professionally by learning from their experiences.
  • Sleep under the star-filled Southern night sky, its beauty enhanced by the lack of light pollution, and wake to a golden African dawn.
If applying for this program to obtain credit from an institution, GVI can supply learning outcomes and support in the application. Risk assessment available upon request, please contact GVI for more details. 

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