INTERNSHIPS
Your 'gap year'. Your wild chapter. Your story.
GO BEYOND TOURISM. BECOME PART OF CONSERVATION
Live and work on a Big 5 conservation Reserve in South Africa's pristine bushveld,
where wildlife roams free and every day is unlike anything you have experienced before.
Full board included. 1 to 8 weeks. From $700 USD per week.
Ready to swap screens for Safari?
Young adults - got holidays coming (LUCKY YOU) and no idea how to fill them?
Parents - worried your teen will spend two weeks horizontal on the couch?
Swap the scroll for a sunrise patrol.
The Boots on the Ground Conservation Program at Sable Plains gives you far more than a safari - it's full backstage access to life inside a Private Game Reserve in the heart of the South Africa's bushveld.
This is where your holiday becomes a story worth telling. Download our flyer or click on Book Now below.
Boots on the ground
Adventure awaits...
PROGRAM DETAILS
Duration
1 to 8 weeks
(flexible)
What's
included
Full board (accommodation,
meals & house drinks).
What's not included
Extra activities*
(lion walks, elephant interaction), flights.
Cost
$700 to $1,000 USD
per week
(see details below).
Cost in US Dollars (Further Details):
SHARED BEDROOM RATES (2 interns per room):
$700 for 1 week. $2,500 for 1 month. $4,500 for 2 months.
NON-SHARED BEDROOM RATES (1 intern per room):
$1,000 for 1 week. $3,500 for 1 month. $6,500 for 2 months.
The longer you stay, the better the rate.
Payment plan:
20% down payment to secure your spot (non-refundable).
80% due 2 weeks before arrival (refundable up to 1 week before arrival).
* Extra activities are offered in our area, not in our Private Game Reserve (we take you there). Helicopter tour can also be arranged.
Experiences that make you Unforgettable
Spot the Big Five, do game drives, spend nights under the stars, learn how to cook delicious local dessert and artisanal bread baking, participate in anti-poaching patrols, butchery lessons, hand-gun training, wildlife tracking, community outreach, and more.
Who is this program for?
Anyone wanting stories for a lifetime with the following interests (minimum age is 17).
We welcome solo travelers or groups of friends .
Wildlife
Conservation
&
Adventure
Cultural Exchange
&
Impact
Ecosystem Improvement
&
Ready to transform your holiday?
Gain unforgettable experience, build your resume, and contribute to conservation
in one of Africa's most biodiverse regions.
Join us for the adventure of a lifetime!
Send us an email to or click below.
Or chat with me directly via Instagram or TikTok.
Third option - fill out our form with your phone number in it and I will send you a WhatsApp.
Stories from the Field
Testimonies
"This program made me reconsider my career choice for the future. Without this, I would have chosen something that really wasn't for me. I am forever grateful for the experience, it allowed me to really get to know myself."
- Brittany, Germany
“I grew up in a comfy life in Germany, but Sable Plains brought out the real me — bubbly, bold and fun. I came home with unforgettable memories, new friends, and the kind of confidence that makes me feel cooler and more interesting than ever. These are stories I’ll tell for the rest of my life.”
- Lena, Switzerland
"I had been on a safari trip with my family before, but this doesn't compare at all. I got to do things that I only wished to be a part of when I saw the rangers in my holiday. I belonged, I was part of the team, and I will be coming back for more."
- Marie, Spain