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Take a step into the vast wilderness that is the Greater Kruger National Park and be part of this incredible story of conservation success.

Monitor and protect 

Kruger has some of the most important populations of vulnerable and endangered species. Black rhinos, cheetahs, elephants, hippos, leopards, lions, pangolins and wild dogs are just a few of the animals that live in this huge, diverse ecosystem.

• Assist in ecological monitoring to collect information on key species
• Learn to identify individual rhinos and pass on their locations to the anti-poaching team
• Record animal population’s age and gender as well as predatory, feeding and breeding behaviour
• Track animals on foot through the bush
• Set up infrared camera traps at waterholes and other key locations and analyse the results

Explore every aspect of African wildlife conservation

You’ll have a wide range of experiences condensed into a short space of time, giving you a solid foundation in African wildlife conservation.  

• Take a riverboat trip and see animals from a unique and tranquil perspective  
• Go behind-the-scenes at an animal rehabilitation centre and work alongside the team on the ground
• Gain insight into the behaviour of nocturnal animals such as leopards, hyenas, porcupines and bushbabies during night drives
• See amazing animal behaviour, such as lions hunting or elephants playing in a waterhole
• Take the chance to capture your ‘wildlife photographer of the year’ dream shot

Learn

Greater Kruger is one of the most important areas for African wildlife conservation with 21,285 km² of diverse habitat and the largest population of rhinos in Africa. This is an opportunity to learn from some of the most passionate and experienced conservationists in Africa.

Conservation

• The importance of the Greater Kruger National Park
• How wildlife conservation in Africa is funded
• The roles that animal rehabilitation centres play in protecting species
• The rhino poaching crisis, what drives it and how it can be stopped

Ecology

• Why large continuous areas of protected wilderness are more effective for wildlife conservation than an equivalent area split into smaller reserves
• The current threats facing African ecosystems

Bush skills

• Tracking animals on foot
• The medicinal uses of various plants and trees
• How to approach animals safely on foot
• How to identify some of the many insects, reptiles and birds in the area

Behaviour

• The hunting, breeding and social behaviour of the key species you’ll be monitoring