Home to approximately 297 mammal species, 858 bird species and over 20,000 plant species. Joining a wildlife conservation program in South Africa is an extraordinary opportunity for anyone who is passionate about wildlife and protecting the environment.
You will have the chance to work alongside experienced conservationists and researchers, learning about wildlife behaviour and ecology, monitoring and tracking animals, and participating in conservation efforts.
GVI has partnered with the Endangered Wildlife Trust, Elephants Alive and the Karongwe Reserve management team to offer you wildlife conservation volunteer programs, wildlife conservation internships, professional apprenticeships and research fellowships in South Africa.
We offer a wide range of volunteer, internship, research fellowship and professional apprenticeship opportunities with a focus on wildlife and conservation in South Africa:
- Big cat conservation and research volunteering
- Cheetah conservation and research volunteering
- Rhino poaching awareness volunteering
- Elephant, rhino and buffalo research and conservation
- Wildlife research volunteering
- Wildlife conservation teen volunteering
- And much more
