The Africa Media Academy is an environmental and wildlife media training company based in Southern Africa. Our core focus is developing the next generation of wildlife media specialists through our experiential training programs.
For the benefit of clarity and to allow planning for all parties involved, Africa Media Academy has made the difficult decision to suspended all experiential training programs and reopen in 2021. To join programs in ’21, begin chatting to our program specialists.
Africa Media Academy has introduced Flexi-bookings you can book for 2021, and only decide your preferred month at a later stage when greater clarity on international travel exists.
Learn how to research and produce written content, and receive guidance in establishing a successful career in the fields of environmental journalism and travel writing.
Master the skills to become a wildlife filmmaker. Develop, film and edit your own wildlife documentary on one of Africa’s most stunning wildlife game reserves.
Master the art of SCUBA diving and underwater photography in the tropical paradise of Southern Africa’s warm Indian Ocean.
Move from an enthusiastic amateur to an aspiring professional. Learn how to make money from photography whilst experiencing Africa’s wildlife.
Develop your skills to produce and film your own underwater documentary film in the tropical paradise of Southern Africa’s Indian ocean.
Affiliate program – Live shark week every week at the Blue Wilderness – Shark Research Unit. Contribute to research, education, tourism and conservation programs.
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When I first arrived at the house I had a warm welcoming by group and staff, the place was so beautifully immersed in the (...)
I was part of the October 2017 film program. Everyone at Africa Media were extremely kind and helpful. We learned about so many important skills, and got to use them in the field while at schotia, which was (...)
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I really enjoyed this program and was able to get a quality short film out of it as well. I thought there was a nice variety of activities offered and I believe I got a good idea of what Africa has to offer. I (...)
My experience with Africa Media was the most amazing experience of a lifetime opportunity.It taught me how much filmmaking is alot of work.
I'll never forget that rhino moment deep down in the bushveld. (...)
Loved loved LOVED every second I spent with Africa Media! I was blessed with an incredible group of people, one that I consider family forever, and learned about the South African culture, from braais to the (...)
