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CIEE Summer Wildlife Ecology + Conservation in Gaborone

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Program Overview

Your Summer Wildlife Ecology + Conservation program in Gaborone lasts 8 weeks and is designed for students interested in animal behavior, ecology, and conservation. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses taught in-person at CIEE Gaborone. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Botswana's culture. Live and learn in Gaborone!

Gaborone is Botswana’s welcoming capital, known for its warm climate, peaceful atmosphere, and rich cultural traditions. The city offers access to vibrant markets, local music and art scenes, and nearby natural reserves like Mokolodi Nature Reserve. Whether you are majoring in public health, environmental science, business, communications, liberal arts, or African studies, Gaborone is the perfect place to study abroad.

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Program Highlights

Learn new skills during an embedded research project involving wildlife behavior, ecology, or conservation.
Explore Botswana's wildlife by traveling to Central Kalahari Game Reserve or Okavango Delta to enjoy a fully integrated STEM experience.
Gain firsthand experience while interacting with local community to learn about human-wildlife conflict and its impact on sustainable wildlife conservation efforts.
Travel to Okavango Delta, Central Kalahari Game reserve and engage in face-to-face discussion with villagers on issues of human wildlife conflict.
Discover Botswana’s rich history through excursions to Bahurutshe Cultural Village.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Travel Insurance
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Emergency Support
Some Program Activity Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
Academic Credit
Internship Placement

Program Details

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Locations

  • Gaborone, Botswana

Fields & Subjects

  • Health Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Conservation & Preservation

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027
  • Terms Available
  • Summer

Eligible Nationalities

  • American

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

All Ages

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GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist -	Student Video
Top Rated Notable Mentions 2022
Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad 2021 Finalist
Innovation in Crisis Response 2021 Finalist
Innovative Technology 2020 Finalist
Top Rated Study Abroad Organizations of 2020
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Top Rated Organization 2019 - Study Abroad
Alliance for International Exchange
Innovative Technology 2019
British Accreditation Council

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