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.
Environmental journalism and travel writing are both powerful tools to advocate for the natural world and to inform the general public on ways to travel sustainably and how to best experience the wonders of nature.Join us to learn invaluable new skills especially practical ones. You’ll revel in our unique environment and wildlife. You can experience first hand what to expect as you embark upon a career as a journalist. Let our team work with you to put into words, the wonders and challenges our world faces.
To be a successful journalist you must have an understanding of: current environmental concerns; environmental policy decisions; scientific studies; have knowledge of historical environmental events and above all else, possess an enquiring and curious mind.
Learn how to become a successful and environmental or travel writer, setting yourself up for an incredible career of travel and adventure. You’ll have the career that everyone else dreams of.
COST
$2750/month
Quick info
Student articles
Read and access the articles that our environmental and travel journalism interns have produced and published in local and international print media publishers. VIEW ARTICLES
Our alumni also produce article for Africa Media’s online garden route blog – HUMANS OF THE GARDEN ROUTE
Program dates
- 1 – 30 May
- 1 – 30 June
- 1 – 30 July
- 1 – 30 August
- 1 – 30 September
- 1 – 30 October
- 1 – 30 November
Program syllabus
The environmental and travel journalism program runs over one month. The syllabus can be viewed here: VIEW PROGRAM SYLLABUS
Program FAQ's
We have answered many of the common questions students ask us on our programs FAQ page. VIEW FAQ PAGE
Student testimonials
Many of our students have written about their experience at Africa Media. You can read some of their reviews and testimonials here. STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Stories from our Intern Alumni
Journalism adventures: Forest bathing in Wilderness
Next time you need to feel revived, we recommend going forest bathing in Wilderness. Deep in Melissa Dalton’s backyard, there is a route that goes through about a kilometre of indigenous Garden Route forest. It leads to a hidden spot along the Kaaimans River. A secluded swimming hole with lots of boulders and walking space [...]
Journalism adventures: Helping cats with C.A.T. Garden Route
CAT Garden Route, in cooperation with the Garden Route SPCA, consists of two women singlehandedly trapping and sterilising thousands of cats in George and the surrounding areas. In February, we got to know Rita Brock and Coriza Vermeulen and their daily lives of helping cats in need. Africa MediaAcademy Building the next generation of wildlife [...]
Journalism adventures: Watching SAPREC penguins swim home
On the very first day of the February travel and environmental journalism program, we were part of something special. We saw four healthy African penguins returning home. This after their rehabilitation at the Seabird and Penguin Rescue Centre (SAPREC). We volunteered at the rehab and care centre in Mossdustria for the morning of 3 February. [...]
More stories
Africa Media’s internship Alumni write numerous blogs during and after their time with us. Take some time to read their stories and experiences in Southern Africa
FAQ's
Everything you need to know about our environmental and travel journalism internship program is here in the FAQ’s
SYLLABUS
Discover what Africa Media’s environmental and travel journalism month long internship program entails.
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Read the blog posts of our journalism alumni on renowned local blog – Humans of the Garden Route
ARTICLES
View a selection of online and print media publications produced by the environmental and travel journalism alumni