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Whether you’re interested in becoming a vet, training as a game ranger, or simply love animals and want to help with conservation, our projects have been carefully selected to ensure you get the most out of your time in Africa. At Gap Africa Projects, our excellent relationships with various game reserves and other conservation programs will give you hands-on experience working alongside professionals to ensure the continued survival of all the amazing animals that call Africa home.
Get in touch today to organise your unique conservation experience in Africa.
Not sure what you are looking for? Here are four of our most popular projects!
Shamwari is a fully operational reserve and the experience is based on the requirements of various short and long term projects and the need for assistance by the award winning Conservation Department. The project specialises in wildlife conservation, with a focus on ecology and environmental education with local community and sporting interactions.
Located in Hoedspruit, South Africa, the HESC is dedicated to the survival of rare, vulnerable and endangered species. In particular the HESC is focused on the survival of cheetahs in South Africa and the rehabilitation of orphaned and injured animals. Cheetahs, wild dogs, black footed cats, lions and sable antelopes are just some of the animals that call the centre their home.
Gap Africa Projects presents a 12-day field trip showcasing applied professional equine management in South Africa.
The aim is to give students a varied and once in a life time experience, taking part in one of the most adventurous equine treks in Africa and also getting to work hands on with working horses. The course aims to expose students to different landscapes and areas of Southern Africa, working in both local communities and towns whilst also spending time with Africa’s wildlife on a game reserve.
If you are a Veterinary Nurse, Vet Student or in Pre-Vet studies this course will be an ideal work experience programme. Are you looking to gain some hands on Wildlife Veterinary Experience and whilst having the opportunity to spend your days out on a Big 5 Game Reserve. If so, our Waterberg Wildlife & Veterinary Course is the programme for you.
Situated on a 35,000 Hectare, Big 5 Game Reserve, the course allows participants to become part of the conservation team and work alongside researchers, wildlife vets and conservation professionals.
The Biomonitoring Team is responsible for the important ongoing ecologicical monitoring on the well-managed Welgevonden Game Reserve, a 36000ha Big-5 Wildlife Reserve in the Waterberg, South Africa. This programme is perfect for student groups in science, conservation or land-based disciplines wanting to gain some knowledge and experience in the field, while contributing to important long-term conservation efforts.
Find out moreIf you are a Veterinary Nurse, Vet Student or in Pre-Vet studies this course will be an ideal work experience programme. Are you looking to gain some hands on Wildlife Veterinary Experience and whilst having the opportunity to spend your days out on a Big 5 Game Reserve. If so, our Waterberg Wildlife & Veterinary Course is the programme for you.
Situated on a 35,000 Hectare, Big 5 Game Reserve, the course allows participants to become part of the conservation team and work alongside researchers, wildlife vets and conservation professionals.
Find out moreShamwari is a fully operational reserve and the experience is based on the requirements of various short and long term projects and the need for assistance by the award winning Conservation Department. The project specialises in wildlife conservation, with a focus on ecology and environmental education with local community and sporting interactions.
Find out moreGap Africa Projects presents a 12-day field trip showcasing applied professional equine management in South Africa.
The aim is to give students a varied and once in a life time experience, taking part in one of the most adventurous equine treks in Africa and also getting to work hands on with working horses. The course aims to expose students to different landscapes and areas of Southern Africa, working in both local communities and towns whilst also spending time with Africa’s wildlife on a game reserve.
Find out moreIf you’re looking for an experience or placement that will contribute towards and enhance your EMS for Veterinary Science, this programme in South Africa is for you. Working alongside wildlife vets, you will study both the practical and theoretical elements of wildlife veterinary medicine and conservation in Africa.
Find out moreFor those students who are sure that veterinary medicine is what they want to study, we offer a unique course at Welgevonden Game Reserve. The Pre Vet Programme offers students the opportunity to work alongside Welgevonden’s pioneering veterinary staff. The programme itself is split into both theoretical and practical activities, all based around veterinary science and conservation in relation to African wildlife.
Find out moreIf you have a passion for wildlife and want to turn that into a career, then our FGASA Level 1 Game Ranger course is a must. Featuring intense theoretical and practical training, it provides the best experience for those looking to pursue a career in field guiding. It also serves as an intensive course for those looking to quickly gain the necessary skills and knowledge to be a game ranger.
Find out more“This trip was amazing, and I loved every second of it. Thank you to everyone who made this possible and helped with every question and query to such a high standard!
I want to thank everyone involved in making this trip amazing! I would recommend Gap Africa Projects to everyone and anyone. It is such an amazing service and will defiantly use them again! Thank you, Lorna”
Lorna Rudland-Wood – Shamwari Conservation Volunteer
“My entire experience with Gap Africa Projects and the staff, activities and accommodation at the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre was fantastic! There is not one thing I can think of that I did not enjoy. Right from the beginning of my journey I have been highly impressed by the support given by the staff from before I went right the way through to when I came home again. It was the best experience of my entire life and I cannot wait to go back one day. I would highly recommend this to anyone and cannot thank the staff and coordinators enough for their brilliant support.”
Chloe Haines – Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
“I had the most amazing time and can definitely say that I have made lots of friends and learnt so much about the game reserve whilst seeing all the animals. The level of advice and help we received from Gap Africa was amazing and they sorted out all our transfers and B&B accommodation. I would definitely recommend them and Kariega Game Reserve.”
Shannon Goss – Kariega Conservation Volunteer
“How do you put into writing the Shamwari experience and put across to others how exciting and challenging the project is? The truth is, you can’t! No two days are the same and the feelings and emotions you have when face to face with an elephant, following a pride of lions on a night drive and being lucky enough to see a leopard is out of this world.
Whilst working hard and helping with the Shamwari conservation, you are rewarded with amazing sightings, sceneries and watching your own personal development. From darting Impala, to camping out under the stars, this South African experience is one that will stay with me forever.”
Alison Summers – Shamwari Conservation Volunteer
“I had a totally awesome time at Shamwari, I think it was even better than I was expecting! Even though I am hoping to become a cow vet after graduation I still found the work on the reserve extremely interesting and very relevant; such a great opportunity to experience a completely different way of life and path of vet work! I also really enjoyed everything else not specifically vet related that we did at Shamwari such as the talks on game capture and anti-poaching, the visit to the day care centre in Paterson, rifle shooting etc. I would thoroughly recommend the trip to anyone considering it.
Thank you so much for organising it all for us!”
Christine Simons – Vet Eco Experience
“Georgina had a great time and as the weeks go on we are hearing more tales of her adventure, although the animals and the bungee jump will be a lot to live up to in her future adventures!
There are so many companies etc on the Internet that one can become a bit bemused by everything and your company has certainly proved to be a good one for her – so much better for her future career than simply just following a conservation project.
Thank you for your support and care for her welfare and enjoyment of the whole experience, I will certainly be recommending your company to others”
Liz Cave - Mother of Georgina Cave - Vet Shadow Experience
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Phone: +44 (0) 207 193 7819
Email: info@gapafricaprojects.com
Address: Gap Africa Projects, PO Box 198, Chessington, KT9 9BT, United Kingdom
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