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Program Overview

Study diverse wildlife and engage in hands-on conservation research in the world-famous national parks and stunning landscapes of Kenya and Rwanda. In Kenya, the survival of several endangered, threatened, and vulnerable species hinges on many factors, including the availability of critical resources, climate change, and land use adjustments. Research the root causes of these changes and how diffe...

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Program Highlights

Go on a multi-day camping trip and explore Amboseli National Park, widely regarded as the best place in the world to get close to free-ranging elephants.
Interact with a local Maasai family and learn about their culture, history, daily life, and relationship with nature.
Conduct a comprehensive field research project: Develop a research question, collect and analyze data, write a paper, and present your findings.
Embark on a two-week excursion to Rwanda, where you’ll visit Akagara National Park, Volcanoes National Park, and the Dian Fossey Foundation.
Track endangered mountain gorillas through the Rwandan rainforest with guest lecturers from the Dian Fossey Foundation.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Some Program Activity Costs

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Locations

  • Maasai Mara, Kenya

Fields & Subjects

  • African Studies
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Science
  • Anthropology

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027
  • Terms Available
  • Fall
  • Spring

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Education Levels & Language

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

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Transcript
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-30

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