2 Week Placement at UmPhafa Nature Reserve
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2 Week Placement at UmPhafa Nature Reserve
- South Africa
- Durban
About Program
Your chance to make a difference to Conservation with a placement at UmPhafa!
Please note that a contribution of £800 is required for a two-week placement.
Whether you are a recent graduate, in employment or retired, this is a fantastic opportunity for those who are keen to lend a hand to nature and explore a beautiful part of the world outside of our usual busy season.
Over the two weeks you will be involved in every aspect of the reserve's management, including: animal studies, game counts, reserve maintenance, field patrols, data collection and night drives. You will also be able to explore the local landscape and get immersed in local culture.
This in itself is much more fulfilling than simply visiting Africa as a tourist and you will have the satisfaction of being close to the animals, and knowing that your contribution is having a direct influence on the wellbeing of the flora and fauna of UmPhafa Reserve.
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Program Highlights
- Gain creditable work experience in the field and shadow qualified staff members
- Work closely with animals and know your contribution is having a direct influence on conservation
- Learn valuable identification, navigation and tracking skills as well as a few useful bush skills
- Experience local life and learn more about traditional Zulu culture
- Comfortable working and living conditions located in the centre of the Reserve