Changing the lives of young conservationists with Simon Naylor & Sibongiseni Sithole

Leave our world a better place

What does it take to convert an interest in your environment into the beginning of a lifelong career in conservation or wildlife management? Find out about the innovative programme being run at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve which is offering young members of surrounding communities the opportunity for the type of hands-on knowledge and skills development that can help launch a career.

Reserve Manager Simon Naylor speaks about the Phinda Community Conservation and Research Skills Development Course, designed to empower rural youths to pursue a career in wildlife, conservation management, or tourism. Listen as he speaks about the reasons for the development of the course, details some of the training involved, and speaks about the conservation initiatives at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve.

Trainee Sibongiseni Sithole proves a behind-the-scenes glimpse of his experiences on the course, how it had changed him and what are his hopes for the future.

Find out more about the Phinda Community Conservation and Research Skills Development Course. Discover more about the &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, where the course is being run.