Conservation & Preservation Study Abroad Programs in Tanzania

Tanzania’s diverse ecology provides an extraordinary backdrop to explore climate change. In the interior mountains, study tropical forest management and examine the climatology, ecology, and hydrology of extinct volcano areas adjacent to Kilimanjaro National Park. In Ngorongoro Conservation Area, visit the largest intact collapsed volcano in the world and investigate how climate change affects migrating and grazing wildlife species such as zebras and wildebeests. While in Serengeti National Park, you will study the effects of climate change on the spatial distribution of wildlife, and in Zanzibar, you’ll learn about coral reef conservation. Throughout your journey, you’ll also consider solutions to issues posed by climate change—meeting with farmers, foresters, fishermen, community leaders, and non-governmental organizations. In addition to learning from SIT’s world-class faculty, you will also speak with experts through SIT’s extensive regional networks in Zanzibar, including government departments, the Institute of Marine Sciences, and the College of African Wildlife Management.

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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 collaborate with residents to address human-wildlife conflict and other environmental issues. Finish the semester with an in-depth field research project on wildlife management, community livelihoods, and sustainability. SFS students live and study at the Center for Wildlife Management Studies. Known locally as “Moyo Hill Camp” and surrounded by Tanzania’s world-famous national parks and wildlife, it’s the perfect base camp for expeditions into the field. The campus is reminiscent of summer camp, with plenty of outdoor and communal spaces. The small, friendly community of Rhotia is a short walk away.