Located in Limpopo between the Blyde River Valley and the Kruger National Park region, Kapama is a luxury safari destination with four individually designed camps, offering guests an immersive Big Five experience.

Depending on the placement, students may gain exposure to luxury lodge operations, guest experiences, guiding and wildlife interpretation and the daily activities involved in delivering a high-quality safari experience.

The Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve is located in Limpopo and is home to a variety of commercial lodges, private lodges and volunteer organisations. Bushwise has operated in the reserve since 2006, with students gaining practical experience across different operations over the years.

Depending on the host organisation, students may gain exposure to field guiding, wildlife management, reserve management and operations and the day-to-day responsibilities of working in the safari industry.

“Due to the high standard of training of field guides, Bushwise has developed a good reputation as a professional training organisation.”

Garonga Safari Camp offers an intimate Big Five safari experience in Limpopo, with expert guides and trackers introducing guests to the wildlife and ecosystems of the surrounding reserve.

Students may gain exposure to safari guiding, wildlife interpretation, animal tracking and the daily routines involved in delivering guided game drives and other guest experiences.

Rukiya Safari Camp is a safari lodge in Limpopo, offering riverfront experiences, game drives and access to the neighbouring Big Five Balule reserve.

Depending on their placement, students may gain experience in safari guiding, wildlife interpretation, guest activities and the day-to-day operations of a safari camp.

Africa on Foot specialises in walking safaris in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve in Limpopo, part of the Greater Kruger region. The reserve shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park, allowing wildlife to move freely across the landscape.

Students may have the opportunity to develop their tracking and bush interpretation skills, learn about walking safari protocols, observe how guides lead guests through the wilderness on foot, and even earn hours towards their trails guide certification.

Harnas Wildlife Foundation is a conservation organisation in Namibia focused on wildlife protection, natural resource conservation and education. Its work also includes social and educational initiatives that support people and communities.

Students here may gain exposure to wildlife care, conservation activities, environmental education and the practical challenges of protecting wildlife and natural resources.

Situated at the foot of the north-eastern Lowveld Drakensberg mountains in Limpopo, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre provides care for injured, abandoned and displaced wildlife, while educating visitors about conservation.

During a placement, students may have the opportunity to learn about wildlife rehabilitation, animal care, conservation education and the work involved in supporting animals that cannot be returned to the wild.

Nyati Safari Lodge is located in Limpopo on a private 10,000-hectare Big Five reserve in the Greater Kruger region. The lodge offers an exclusive safari experience, with opportunities to encounter Africa’s iconic wildlife in its natural habitat.

Students may have the opportunity to develop their guiding skills, expand their wildlife knowledge and gain insight into the daily operations of a private safari lodge.

“The Bushwise students we have received have all been very knowledgeable, well trained and eager to work, with excitement in everything they do.”

K9 Conservation specialises in anti-poaching operations, using trained working dogs to help protect threatened wildlife and their natural habitats in Limpopo.

Depending on the organisation’s needs during a placement, students may gain exposure to anti-poaching operations, working dog teams and the fieldwork involved in protecting rhinos and other wildlife.

“Bushwise students have been a great addition to our anti-poaching field ranging teams. We would not hesitate to permanently employ Bushwise graduates.”

Part of the renowned Sabi Sands, this reserve offers dense bushveld and riverine areas. Students have the chance to observe and track big cats and other wildlife in a rich, biodiverse environment. It’s ideal for building field skills in a classic African safari setting.

Vredenheim is a wine estate and wildlife facility in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, combining vineyards with areas of indigenous bushveld. Depending on the placement, students may gain exposure to wildlife behaviour, animal care and conservation practices while learning about the management of wildlife in a mixed-use environment.

This area of Sabi Sands has dense woodlands, open plains, and sandy riverbeds. Students can track elephants, leopards, and a variety of antelope while gaining hands-on field guiding experience. The diverse habitats make it excellent for developing practical skills.

Onguma is a private nature reserve on the eastern boundary of Etosha National Park in Namibia, offering a luxury safari experience in a diverse wilderness area known for its wildlife and conservation initiatives.

Depending on the placement, students may gain experience in safari guiding, wildlife interpretation, guest activities and the day-to-day operations of a luxury safari lodge, while developing their understanding of Namibia’s wildlife and ecosystems.

LEO Africa is a wildlife monitoring, conservation and sustainable living project based in the Marataba section of Marakele National Park. Its team collects and analyses wildlife data to support conservation efforts and park management.

Students may have the opportunity to assist with wildlife monitoring, game drives, camera trap surveys and data collection, while gaining insight into conservation research and sustainable living practices.

“We are very impressed by the quality of preparation of the students who start their internship with LEO Africa, and some have also been offered a job after their internship.”