Big Cat Conservation Internship in South Africa
Gain practical conservation experience by working with big cats and contributing to wildlife research.
Durations: 2 - 12 weeks
40 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
Make yourself at home in the South African savannah, while getting practical on-the-ground experience in big cat conservation, wildlife research, animal tracking and telemetry. From our research station in Limpopo, you’ll work in collaboration with a number of local partner organisations and directly contribute to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Life on Land.
Everyone’s invited. Get up to 80% of your program fees covered.
GVI Foundation Grants are now available for conservation programs abroad. Up to ZAR 100,000 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.
