High School Study Abroad in Gaborone, Botswana

Spot incredible wildlife and explore Botswana's conservation challenges. Explore the bushland, grasslands, and deltas in this world-renowned biodiversity hotspot alongside an expert guide and conservationist. Go on a game drive to view Africa’s iconic and elusive wild animals, like giraffes, elephants, lions, rhinos, zebras, leopards, and more. Discover the delicate balance between protecting Botswana’s precious ecosystems while balancing human needs. As you witness conservation efforts firsthand, you’ll engage in thought-provoking interviews, documenting techniques being used to safeguard species and their habitats. Experience Botswana life through music, dance, food and the arts. Connect with local youth to discover what life is like for a teenager in Botswana. Stay and learn in a living lab—the Mokolodi Nature Reserve located on the outskirts of Gaborone, Botswana’s capital. While on excursion to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary and the Okavango Delta and camp in pristine parks and fully immerse yourself in the beauty of the area. By meeting new people and delving into conservation in action in the real world, gain a level of self-confidence you could never get in a classroom!