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SFS Tanzania: Wildlife Management Studies

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3.5 / 5Overall Rating
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1980Year established

Program Overview

Tanzania is home to diverse wildlife, from charismatic lions and elephants to thunderous herds of wildebeest and zebras. Spend a semester exploring national parks and savannas, observing these wild creatures up close and learning about their ecology and behavior. Meet members of local Maasai, Iraqw, and Hadzabe tribal communities to learn about their long-standing cultures and traditions and colla...

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Program Highlights

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.
Learn the behavioral ecology of the African elephant and African lion within the Tarangire-Manyara ecosystem.
Visit the community-managed wildlife management areas of Burunge and Randilen, and then camp in the Tarangire area.
Experience Iraqw traditions and modern lifestyles during a short home stay with a nearby family and visit a Maasai boma to learn how cultural tourism is shaping local culture and traditions
Learn core skills, including GIS, species identification and wildlife census techniques, animal behavior observation, natural resource valuation, basic Swahili language, and research design.

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

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Locations

  • Tanzania

Fields & Subjects

  • African Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Biology
  • Conflict Studies

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

  • Online Application
  • Transcript

Age Requirement

18-30

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