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SFS Tanzania: Wildlife Management Studies

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Program Overview

Step beyond a tourist experience in East Africa and explore the iconic landscapes of Tanzania. Meet the country’s charismatic wildlife—from magnificent lions and elephants to thunderous herds of wildebeest and zebras—as you learn about their ecology and behavior.

In the Wildlife Management Studies program, you will take three 4-credit disciplinary courses, one 2-credit language and culture course, and a 4-credit capstone Directed Research course. All taught in English, these are participatory in nature and are designed to foster inquiry and active learning. Each course combines lectures, field exercises, assignments, tests, and research.

Experience the rich culture and traditions of Tanzania’s Maasai, Iraqw, and Hadzabe tribal communities while collaborating on the issues of human-wildlife conflict and climate change. Finish the semester with an in-depth field research project.

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Program Highlights

Visit the community-managed wildlife management areas of Burunge and Randilen, and then camp in the Tarangire area.
Embark on a multi-day camping expedition in Serengeti National Park, attending field lectures on the ecology and migratory patterns of the ecosystem’s teeming wildlife.
Conduct a comprehensive field research project where you'll develop a research question, collect and analyze data, write a paper, and present your findings.
Explore academic themes including behavioral ecology, field ornithology, human-wildlife conflict, community conservation, wildlife, and natural resource management policies.
Experience Iraqw traditions and modern lifestyles during a short homestay with a nearby family and visit a Maasai boma to learn how cultural tourism is shaping local culture and traditions.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
All Program Activity Costs
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Transcript Fees
Emergency Support

Program Details

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Locations

  • Tanzania

Fields & Subjects

  • African Studies
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Science
  • Biology
  • Conservation & Preservation
  • Earth Sciences
  • Environmental Studies
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Human Rights Advocacy
  • Philosophy
  • Public Health
  • Science
  • Sustainable Development

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
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Transcript
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-30

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