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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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UmPhafa 3rd Quarter Update: July – September 2025
UmPhafa 3rd Quarter Update: July – September 2025

UmPhafa 3rd Quarter Update: July – September 2025

Top Reserve News This Quarter This quarter we continue...

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Why is fire so important to UmPhafa?
Why is fire so important to UmPhafa?

Why is fire so important to UmPhafa?

Fire is vital for managing South Africa’s grassland and savanna as...

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Our Cheetah family – Update
Our Cheetah family – Update

Our Cheetah family – Update

Following our last update in June 2025, we were...

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A first for UmPhafa
A first for UmPhafa

A first for UmPhafa

At the beginning of 2025, we took the decision...

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