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UmPhafa Nature Reserve offers a number of placements to people who have a passion and an interest to learn about African Wildlife. Whether you are studying some form of Nature Conservation or would just like to have the experience of a lifetime our internships are for you.

Take a step into the wild and choose from either a two-placement or 4 to 12-week placement and discover just what it takes to manage a reserve.

Contribution from £800

4-12 Week Internships

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4-12 Week Internships

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2 Week Placement

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2 Week Placement

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Meet the new Sully cats!
Meet the new Sully cats!

Meet the new Sully cats!

As you may remember, Tiny, our intrepid explorer and...

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UmPhafa 2nd Quarter Update: April – June 2025
UmPhafa 2nd Quarter Update: April – June 2025

UmPhafa 2nd Quarter Update: April – June 2025

Top reserve news this quarter In May we finally...

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New arrivals on UmPhafa
New arrivals on UmPhafa

New arrivals on UmPhafa

Update (25.06.25):Since introducing both Duma and Tswalu to UmPhafa...

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An explosion of water in our Wetlands Dam!
An explosion of water in our Wetlands Dam!

An explosion of water in our Wetlands Dam!

In 2023 we were lucky enough to receive a...

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