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Gap Year Conservation Experience Programmes

Take in the view from Wilsons Kop
 
A spot of cooking African style on open fire
Microlight taking off at Kwa Madwala airstrip
KMW Elephant Back Safari
Learn to shoot straight and safely

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Experience Life on a Big 5 Private Game Reserve in South Africa

Kwa Madwala Private Game Reserve in South Africa is a leading provider of conservation experience programmes designed for those taking a gap year, taking time out from work or just for the holiday of a lifetime. Located just south of world famous Kruger National Park, Kwa Madwala welcomes applications from those interested in learning more about the African wildlife, conservation and eco-tourism.

Ever considered the thrill and challenge of:

  • Tracking lions in the open with a carnivore expert
  • African elephant tracking and interaction with orphaned elephants
  • Conducting a game count from the air in a microlight aircraft
  • Darting and capturing of a rogue lion
  • Helping a vet to remove a snare from an Impala
  • Learning how to handle a 4X4 vehicle in the bush
  • Going out with our anti-poaching patrol
  • Tagging and release of live raptors

Our programmes are fun, educational, highly varied and at times challenging; where participation adds to the sustainability of the reserve as a whole. Choose from a variety of placement durations to suit your needs whilst career breakers can even upgrade accommodation to our 4 star Manyatta Rock Camp for more comfort.

Spending some time out on one of our programmes is designed to be fun and rewarding with large helpings of adventure and once in a lifetime activities. If you are an enterprising, independent person with an appreciation for Africa's threatened wildlife and are willing to get your hands dirty, then Kwa Madwala might be the place for you.

Further Information on Gap Year Experiences