We have a variety of ethical internships and volunteerships based in KZN. We offer inspirational, educational and empowering working holiday experiences.
AIA is a division of African Insight. Already established as a world class provider of responsible tourism adventures, we are also a provider of ethical volunteering solutions in KwaZulu-Natal. With internships and volunteerships on offer at game reserves and rehabilitation centres we can offer you the perfect South Africa wildlife and conservation focused adventure.
Internships are available in three categories: Ecological Research, Conservation Management and Ecotourism/Hospitality. Lasting from 3 to 12 months you can get an extensive and inspirational experience assisting a game reserve in achieving their long term objectives.
Volunteering options range from community focused projects, wildlife conservation projects and rehabilitation centre projects. We have a solution for everyone who wants to come to South Africa and contribute to our conservation efforts in the bush.
African Insight Academy has the vision to develop a sustainable, responsible tourism business that offers the following:
1. Young postgraduates the opportunity to gain valuable work experience which will increase their skills and employability.
2. School leavers the opportunity to experience a range of wildlife industry related career options.
3. Through these experiences to provide the game reserve with sufficient valuable research.
4. Provide the reserve with practical conservation and eco-tourism support.
5. Using the game reserve as an asset to facilitate valuable skills development to the community surrounding the game reserve by offering recognised courses and internships in environmental issues and tourism.