Ever dreamed of having a hands on African wildlife experience?
Assist a vet with the treatment of wild animals?
Do exciting things like riding an elephant, target shooting, sleeping out under the stars on a big 5 game reserve, learn some bush survival skills and much more . . . ?

We offer people who crave to face wildlife one on one a chance to join our student program!

Wildlife Students offers students between the ages 18-35 the opportunity to take part in true African Wildlife Programs. Our aim is to give you the necessary exposure to experience programs that are unique to Africa.

Breeding programs and horse training programs, bush skills by experienced rangers and horse trainers are some of the exciting programs available

Accommodation facilities and safety are of the highest standard.

Our Programmes

The Hoedspruit Research and Breeding Centre for Endangered Species is internationally renowned for its successful breeding programs. Kapama Private Game Reserve is a 12 000 hectare game reserve situated west of the Kruger National Park, surrounded by African Bushveld and boasting the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant).

Students take part in this project for various reasons including, animal science, environmental or veterinary studies or just for the love of the animals and the experience of living in the African bush. Accommodation and facilities compliment a true African Experience.

The Whipalong Programme offers volunteers the opportunity to train and work with horses in a pristine environment. The aim is to involve volunteers in the daily routine of a horse trainer.

This program is presented in the small town of Kampersrus, at the foot of the Drakensberg. This environment ensures that both horse and student are in close contact with the spectacular surroundings.

The horses are from abusive backgrounds. It is amazing to see them transformed from aggressive, nervous horses to confident & relaxed ride through perseverance, patience & love.

Eagles Rising is a Non-Profit Organization that operates from a farm called Elandskloof, at the foot of the Helderberg mountains. It is in these beautiful surroundings that a fulltime bridging programme is provided for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who have completed high school but are not ready to face their futures with courage and resolution. By the time these students leave Eagles Rising, we will have applied for and found further education or employment for them.