African Conservation Experience
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African Conservation Experience are working to create a brighter future for Africa’s wildlife. By bringing together people from around the world to work on real conservation projects, they’re turning a local challenge into an international movement.
What makes them different to other companies? As southern Africa’s original conservation travel specialist, they have an unrivalled level of knowle...
African Conservation Experience are working to create a brighter future for Africa’s wildlife. By bringing together people from around the world to work on real conservation projects, they’re turning a local challenge into an international movement.
What makes them different to other companies? As southern Africa’s original conservation travel specialist, they have an unrivalled level of knowledge and connections within the region. Since 1999, they’ve helped thousands of travellers realise their ambition to work hands-on with African wildlife, learn from conservation experts, and move forward in their careers.
Every traveller receives personal guidance before they book to find the right experience for their goals and passions. And by choosing African Conservation Experience, travelle...
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Lauren Locke
Interviewed in 2014
StaffLauren was introduced to Africa during a study abroad program in Stellenbosch. Since she began her first program, she has become devoted to internatio...
ACE offers experience oriented placements on wildlife conservation projects in Southern Africa for two to12 weeks. We currently have partners in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Mauritius. Our programs offer opportunities for students from all backgrounds to work in a variety of areas including research, wildlife rehabilitation, marine conservation, game capture, and field veterinary work.
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Rob Harris
Interviewed in 2014
StaffAfrican Conservation Experience has been establishing, maintaining, and supporting conservation projects in southern Africa for the past two decades. ...
A lot of parents are reluctant to send off their children on programs abroad despite the benefits of experiential education. What made you grant your son Mark's desire to gain work experience on a game reserve in South Africa before starting university?
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William Davies
Participated in 2006
AlumniWilliam graduated from the Royal Agricultural University in 2008 with a degree in Agriculture and Conservation. Studying abroad with ACE in Botswana c...
To gain experience in the field, whilst being aboard to expose myself to a different culture, techniques and methods.
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African Conservation Experience are working to create a brighter future for Africa’s wildlife. By bringing together people from around the world to work on real conservation projects, they’re turning a local challenge into an international movement. What makes them different to other companies? As southern Africa’s original conservation travel specialist, they have an unrivalled level of knowledge and connections within the region. Since 1999, they’ve helped thousands of travellers realise their ambition to work hands-on with African wildlife, learn from conservation experts, and move forward in their careers. Every traveller receives personal guidance before they book to find the right experience for their goals and passions. And by choosing African Conservation Experience, travelle...
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African Conservation Experience are working to create a brighter future for Africa’s wildlife. By bringing together people from around the world to work on real conservation projects, they’re turning a local challenge into an international movement. What makes them different to other companies? As southern Africa’s original conservation travel specialist, they have an unrivalled level of knowledge and connections within the region. Since 1999, they’ve helped thousands of travellers realise their ambition to work hands-on with African wildlife, learn from conservation experts, and move forward in their careers. Every traveller receives personal guidance before they book to find the right experience for their goals and passions. And by choosing African Conservation Experience, travelle...
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