Anybody who has an interest in wildlife conservation or conservation education in South Africa and Botswana are welcome. No previous knowledge is necessary, as the projects themselves allow a wide variety of information to be learnt whilst 'on the job'. There 9 placements available year round for you to take part in:
Shimongwe: Gives students the opportunity to assist a wildlife vet with treatment, game darting and other vet procedures.
Tuli Conservation Project: This program consists mainly of elephant and leopard monitoring in Botswana's remote and wild Tuli block.
Nholwasi Community Project: On this project students assist with teaching and other activities in rural village schools.
Hanchi Conservation Project: Is an eco-friendly way of monitoring game, carrying out fence patrols and other duties whilst on horseback!
Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Project: Students main duties consist of taking care of injured and orphaned animals such as servals, cheetah, bushbabies and hippo.
Game Capture Team: On this program students assist the Game Capture Team to relocate wildlife with the use of nets and helicopters.
Molemane Conservation Project: Students on this project carry out white rhino, buffalo and predator research on a protected game reserve.
Whale and Dolphin Research Centre: Students assist with whale and dolphin research with well known and respected scientists within the marine biology field.
You can also join the two-week Game Ranger Guide Course to learn more about the plant, animal and general management of the environment you are in.
Placements are carried out year round so you are able to travel whenever you are free. For more information visit www.conservationafrica.net
