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Waterberg Biosphere Reserve in South Africa
Location: South Africa: Polokwane
Term: Throughout the year
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Year round
Call Us
Phone: USA cell# 1 940 560-9063 Global cell# 0044 792 480-3872
Fax: (919) 363-2251
Description
This exciting internship project is part of a larger, ongoing monitoring and research project focusing on habitat and wildlife fieldwork, as well as conservation management. Under the guidance of highly experienced field guides and a scientific coordinator, ensuring a high standard of the project and quality of data collected, the work conducted by interns is being used by reserve management to make informed decisions. These efforts have resulted in a comprehensive biodiversity database collated for the reserve. This opportunity creates life changing experiences and lasting memories for interns. Your help will make a big difference to conservation and reserve management. Join now!
Highlights
* Work in a biosphere reserve in Africa
* Monitor African wildlife, amongst them elephants and lions
* Contribute to the conservation of species and the region
* Live and work in the African bush
* Experience the African bush and wildlife no tourists get to see
* Practice field techniques under the guidance of experienced field staff
* Learn more about monitoring, field research and reserve management
Qualifications
Minimum age of 18 years.
Minimum Education
High School
Intern Types
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Biology(General)
- Botany
- Ecology
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Field-Study
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
2,200 for one month
Cost Include Description:
* Airport transfers to and from the reserve at the start and conclusion of the project
* Accommodation in the research camp
* Three meals a day catered by volunteers
* Full time staff members to supervise and support volunteers
* Project components - orientation, training, research and practical modules
* All activities, on-site transportation, game drives and game walks
* Academic supervision and project management
* Field guides, text books, training manuals, PDA's, GIS software & hardware
* Survey equipment, radio telemetry equipment
* Project placement and management fee
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Conservation
- Eco-tourism
- Environment
- Natural Resources
- Parks
- Research
- Tourism
- Volunteering
- Wildlife Surveying
Typical Volunteer
Interns are typically students and young people who choose to contribute to conservation while having a great outdoor adventure.Age Range
Minimum of 18 yearsThis Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
- Other
Participants Travel to South Africa
in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 weekEko Tracks's Mission Statement
Our mission is to enhance our client's travel experience by providing ecotours that are adventurous and enlightening, thereby inspiring their interest in the natural world and thus promoting a lasting conservation perspective.
Year Founded
2006
