Save the Elephants (STE) is now accepting applications for its Samburu Research Centre Internship - a unique opportunity for Kenyan students to make an impact and gain real-world skills.

🐘 Why this internship matters

• You’ll be working with one of the most respected elephant-conservation organisations in the world, Save the Elephants, helping preserve Kenya’s elephants and their habitat.
• Based in the iconic Samburu National Reserve region, you’ll experience Africa’s wild landscapes, learn fieldwork protocols, and support research that really matters.
• This internship isn’t just about being out in the field - you’ll develop scientific writing, data-analysis and GIS skills that are essential for modern conservation science.
• It’s a stepping-stone. Past interns have gone on to careers in wildlife management, ecological research and conservation NGOs.

🌍 Who should apply?

If you:

• Are passionate about elephants, wildlife conservation or ecological research

• Want to get your hands dirty - tracking, observing, collecting data and contributing to scientific outputs

• Wish to sharpen your technical skills 

• Are ready for immersive field-work in the Kenyan wilderness
  … then this internship is tailor-made for you.

📝 Key details

• Internship period: March, June or September 2026  

• Application window: 1 November – 31 December 2025. 

• Eligibility:

  • Kenyan students with a BSc in Zoology, Botany, Environmental Sciences, GIS or a Diploma in Wildlife Management/Conservation (WRTI or equivalent).

  • Must have at least one previous fieldwork experience (even as part of academic training). 

  • Previous affiliation with another conservation organisation is a bonus.

👉 Full details and how to apply: https://savetheelephants.org/about-ste/careers/internships/samburu-internship-requirements/ 

Take this chance to contribute meaningfully to elephant conservation and advance your professional journey. Are you ready to answer the call of the wild and join the team at Save the Elephants? 🌿