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Testimonials

Here are some of the stories of our interns, students and volunteers. It tells about their time with us and the skills, knowledge and self confidence that they have formed due to their experience here at the Africa Media Academy. Please feel free to contact any of our alumni for direct references.

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  • Environmental Journalism
  • Underwater Photography
  • Wildlife Filmmaking
  • Wildlife Photography
Red Claybon
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Wildlife Filmmaking
An Immersive Experience That I Won't Forget

This program showed me the foundational skills needed to break into the industry. I loved the variety of experiences that the program provides. Interns will get unique exposure to wildlife

Jeannine Thompson
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Wildlife Filmmaking
Overall, we had a wonderful experience with Africa Media

We absolutely loved Schotia, BOE, the elephant walk, and Monkeyland! We had such a blast at the beach braii and the sailing trip we did with everyone. Johnny was personable and we enjoyed

Clare Conroy
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Wildlife Photography
Great experience

My photography skills have really improved and I've come home with a collection of images I'm proud of. The accommodation and meals were also very good. Thanks Frikkie and the rest of the team at Africa Media!

Amanda Shaw
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Wildlife Photography
Incredible Experience!

Frikkie is so knowledgeable, and he tailored his instruction to each of our needs. He clearly loves this work, and he took such pleasure in introducing us to new experiences. His feedback

Kayleigh Hutchinson
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Wildlife Filmmaking
Exceeded Expectations

I'd definitely recommend the Wildlife Filmmaking Programme to anyone interested in developing their camera and editing skills!
Having previously worked in the client and agency side of

Amanda Shaw
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Wildlife Filmmaking
Experience of a Lifetime!

My month in the wildlife filmmaking course was absolutely life changing. I started the program with no knowledge of the documentary production process, and I had never shot a video on

Sofia Steeg
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Wildlife Filmmaking
It was a very good experience !

I learned a lot while we were in the savanna filming. I learned about animals, national and private reserves, but mostly about filming wildlife and the interaction you get from filming wild

Dakota Koren
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Wildlife Photography
I am so happy I decided to take it.

This program was an amazing and I am so happy I decided to take it. Frikki was an amazing Instructor

Sabrina Pelligrino
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Wildlife Photography
Amazing experience!

I have enjoyed a lot my time in South Africa, and learnt so much! I did not have so many expectations since I didn't really know how to use a camera before but in the end I am really proud

William Mangan
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Wildlife Filmmaking
The course was amazing!!!!!!!!

I learnt a lot here, ranging from different camera techniques to how to set up new cameras that were alien to me.

The staff were always friendly and lovely to talk to. They make you feel

Lilly Priest
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Underwater Photography
Taking underwater photography has been amazing

It has been the best month learning about underwater photography I have never done anything like this before over the month taking underwater photography has been amazing and I have truly

Trey Boyen
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Wildlife Photography
Best program ever

I learned so much from Frikkie and all the other instructors in how to improve my photos and tell stories with them. Everyone at the guest house got along so well, and I could tell all the

Steven Lang
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Environmental Journalism
Travel and Environmental Journalist

I enjoyed the program and the syllabus. It was a great opportunity to travel the Garden Route, improve my writing and get published. Rouxne, the instructor, was a great editor and a guide to

Rebecca Toogood
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Environmental Journalism
Travel and environmental journalism

I chose to do the internship as part of my work experience for uni. The staff were really helpful beforehand and I was confident with what was expected of me. They checked what I wanted to

Michelle Fan
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Environmental Journalism
*CLICK BAIT* Totally real! Not a scam!

If you're looking to broaden your career horizons or just experience a completely unique adventure ... Africa Media is the perfect program! Sounding like a cheesy 90s commercial but for

Felicia Sutjahjo
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Underwater Photography
The underwater photography internship is amazing!

Fiona is very knowledgeable, professional and has the patience of an angel. She genuinely wants you to excel as a student and takes your personal level and goals into consideration. I came

Marco Battaglia
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Wildlife Photography
Internship in wildlife and travel photography

I really didn't know what to expect by such an incredible program presentation. When I first arrived at the house I had a warm welcoming by group and staff, the place was so beautifully

Joanne Mellon
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Wildlife Filmmaking
Amazing Experience!

Such an amazing experience and learned a lot in a short space of time on the film program. The team who run the program are fantastic and make sure that everything runs smoothly. A real

Lucy Hopton
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Wildlife Photography
I experienced everything under the African sun

The beginning of my journey, flying solo to Mossel Bay from Australia, was nerve-wrecking to say the least. Luckily, from the moment I touched down in Africa, I knew I was set for an amazing

Kyra Kalageorgi
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Underwater Photography
scuba diving isn’t just a sport– it’s a lifestyle

I’ve realized that every time I travel to an unfamiliar location, my perspective of the world warps and changes.  Africa, the Underwater Photography Internship led by Fiona Ayerst with the

Jacob Schwebach
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Environmental Journalism
Africa media validated my passion for media and conservation

You may not know how to put it into exact words but you will remember it. It gives me a sense of pride, accomplishment and (dare I say) love as I ease it to the forefront of my memory. If

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