Wildlife Conservation Apprenticeship in South Africa
Gain pivotal field experience on a private game reserve in the heart of the South African bush.
Durations:Â 24 weeks
50 hrs of fieldwork per week
1:6 staff to participant ratio
Includes GVI ExperiencesBook with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Program information
Kick-start your conservation career when you join our six-month wildlife conservation internship in Limpopo, South Africa. Learn techniques used by private game reserves and international organisations to conduct wildlife research. Spend your first three months working on real conservation projects. Then put your new skills into practice with a career-boosting three-month work placement.
Everyone’s invited. Get up to 80% of your program fees covered.
GVI Foundation Grants are now available for conservation programs abroad. Up to GBPÂ 5,000 based on your motivation and circumstances. Apply by 30 Nov.
Book with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Included in your program, at no extra cost.
Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.
Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Discover the medicinal uses of indigenous plants
Master basic bush survival skills
Watch a magical sunset at a watering hole
Enjoy a night sky safari
Discover the medicinal uses of indigenous plants
Master basic bush survival skills
Watch a magical sunset at a watering hole
Enjoy a night sky safari
Connect with our alumni
Want to connect with some of our past participants about their adventures? Get in touch with hundreds of friendly ambassadors all over the world who would be more than happy to answer any questions.
