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CIEE High School Summer Abroad: Conservation in Gaborone
Observe amazing wildlife and grapple with conservation challenges in one of Africa’s most picturesque destinations. Explore the bushland, grasslands, and deltas in this world-renowned biodiversity hotspot alongside an expert guide and conservationist. Track giraffes, elephants, lions, rhinos, zebras, and more. Examine issues in protecting Botswana’s wildlife and ecosystems while balancing human...
Observe amazing wildlife and grapple with conservation challenges in one of Africa’s most picturesque destinations. Explore the bushland, grasslands, and deltas in this world-renowned biodiversity hotspot alongside an expert guide and conservationist. Track giraffes, elephants, lions, rhinos, zebras, and more. Examine issues in protecting Botswana’s wildlife and ecosystems while balancing human needs, conduct interviews and surveys, and see conservation techniques in action as you gain first-hand experience in wildlife conservation. Experience the life of the Batswana through music, dance, food, and arts. Meet up 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 on the outskirts of Gaborone, Botswana...
Program Highlights
Cruise the many channels of the Okavango Delta and listen for the sounds of hippos in their pools.
Share the rhythms of Botswana during dance and drum lessons—Marimba, too.
Help out at a sanctuary for rescued animals—maybe you’ll get to feed an orphaned baby elephant or care for a wounded vulture.
Try your hand at playing the traditional Botswanan board games mhele and morabaraba.
Experience Setswana traditional life at Bahurutse Cultural Village and participate in a kgotla, a public meeting presided over by the village chief.
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Quick Details
- Gaborone, Botswana
- 2-4 Weeks
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- American
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Program Details
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Locations
- Gaborone, Botswana
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
Availability
Years Offered: 2024, 2025
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
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Observe amazing wildlife and grapple with conservation challenges in one of Africa’s most picturesque destinations. Explore the bushland, grasslands, and deltas in this world-renowned biodiversity hotspot alongside an expert guide and conservationist. Track giraffes, elephants, lions, rhinos, zebras, and more. Examine issues in protecting Botswana’s wildlife and ecosystems while balancing human needs, conduct interviews and surveys, and see conservation techniques in action as you gain first-hand experience in wildlife conservation. Experience the life of the Batswana through music, dance, food, and arts. Meet up 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 on the outskirts of Gaborone, Botswana...
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Observe amazing wildlife and grapple with conservation challenges in one of Africa’s most picturesque destinations. Explore the bushland, grasslands, and deltas in this world-renowned biodiversity hotspot alongside an expert guide and conservationist. Track giraffes, elephants, lions, rhinos, zebras, and more. Examine issues in protecting Botswana’s wildlife and ecosystems while balancing human needs, conduct interviews and surveys, and see conservation techniques in action as you gain first-hand experience in wildlife conservation. Experience the life of the Batswana through music, dance, food, and arts. Meet up 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 on the outskirts of Gaborone, Botswana...
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