- South Africa
About Program
Are you a student looking for an adventure gap year experience?
The Outpost Wildlife Academy offers a transformative journey for those passionate about wildlife and conservation. Nestled in the heart of Dullstroom, Mpumalanga, our academy provides access to diverse ecosystems and rare species. We are committed to small, personalized classes, ensuring each participant receives tailored guidance and hands-on experience.
We blend rigorous academic training with thrilling fieldwork, creating an educational adventure that informs and inspires. Earn a wildlife management certificate in a year or stay for a two-year diploma.
Explore diverse ecosystems, join our wildlife trips to learn about conservation practices, and experience nature firsthand.
We also offer a 7-week working holiday to learn the inner workings of a lodge and master horse riding techniques. Extra programs include natural horsemanship and horse training.
Join us and make a real impact on conservation.
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Program Highlights
- Horseback riding
- Natural Horsmanship
- South Africa
- Wildlife course
- Hands on experience
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Questions & Answers
Location
South Africa is often thought of as resoundingly unstable and poor; however, this is far from the case. The duality in South Africa encompasses big cities with a well-developed infrastructure, as well as rural areas that are underdeveloped and impoverished. South Africa is well known for having 11 recognized languages, beautiful landscapes, world-class universities, and an abundance of animals.
