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CIEE HS Summer Abroad in Gaborone: Wildlife Conservation
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...
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 livi...
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
- Summer
- 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: 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
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)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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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 livi...
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
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 livi...
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