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CIEE HS Summer Abroad in Gaborone: Wildlife Conservation

Program Overview

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 Bot...

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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.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
Travel Insurance
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
International SIM Card
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
Emergency Support

Program Details

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Locations

  • Gaborone, Botswana

Types & Subjects

  • Focus Areas
  • Experiential Learning
  • Language Immersion

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027

Eligible Nationalities

  • American

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer

Refund Policy

Other

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