At a time when mobility and cross-border training continue to shape new generations of Mozambican professionals, the Karingani Game Reserve is once again placing young people from Magude and Massingir on the map of international qualification.
This year, 23 students graduated from prestigious South African institutions: the South African College for Tourism (SACT) and the Wildlife Trackers Academy, bringing the number of graduates supported by the initiative since 2024 to almost 50.
The training, fully funded by Paul Tudor Jones, Rob Walton, Matt Harris, the Bedari Foundation, Maggie Lansdown and Steve Lansdown, opens doors to careers that cross borders, positioning young Mozambicans in the global tourism and conservation sector.
The program includes a year of practical and theoretical classes in hospitality, conservation and wildlife tracking, areas in which the international market continues to absorb African talent.
Moisés Sitoe awarded at the Tracker Academy
Just like the previous year, Mozambique shone again. Moisés Sitoe won the prestigious Hyena Award, given to the best wildlife tracking student at the Tracker Academy, an award reserved for graduates who demonstrate technical excellence, discipline, and a deep commitment to conservation. This distinction confirms the competitive potential of young Mozambicans in international institutions.
In the professional market
Karingani CEO Paul Milton emphasized that all graduates from the 2024 edition are now employed.
“Eight went to Gorongosa National Park, three to the Drostdy Hotel in South Africa, one joined the Tracker Academy, and 11 were hired by Karingani itself,” he stated.
The results demonstrate that the initiative not only qualifies young people but also creates concrete bridges to the regional and international market.
On behalf of the graduates, Dário Cavele highlighted that the training opens new horizons for a youth willing to contribute to the development of tourism, both within Mozambique and in the southern region.
Launched in 2024 with 23 students, the program is expanding again: in 2026, 20 new students from Magude and Massingir will cross the border towards an international qualification – a movement that continues to strengthen the presence and influence of Mozambican youth beyond their communities.
(By Renaldo Manhice)
