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Educational Travel, Tours, and Learning Vacations in Africa
Contact the program directors to confirm costs, dates, and other details.
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Game Ranger Course
The Southern African Wildlife College is presenting a 6 month Game Ranger Course. This course combines a host of practical bush skills and conservation management of the wildlife of Southern Africa.
Our location within the Greater Kruger National Park is ideal for practical exposure to the wildlife of South Africa.
Dates: March to August 2007
Cost: (Rand) 28,500
Contact: Kathleen Hay, Training Manager - Qualification Courses, Southern African Wildlife College, Private Bag X3015, Hoedspruit, 1380; Tel: 015 793 7309; Fax 015 793 7314.
Web: www.wildlifecollege.org.za
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International Expeditions in South Africa
Play a hands-on role in the long term conservation of African wildlife, enjoy first-class wildlife viewing and live on a Game Reserve in the heart of South Africa as part of a wildlife research team. Run in conjunction with partners such as the Karongwe Ecological Research Institute as an expedition member you will participate in wildlife monitoring projects, including assisting with the research on predator/prey interactions by radio tracking. You may also be involved with the exciting work of darting and the fitting of radio tracking collars to lions and leopards. Intensive training is given on conservation, bird/mammal/reptile identification, ecology and bush first aid. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a biodiversity study in mountain habitats in the vicinity of the expedition base. Expedition members are needed for 5 - 15 weeks and internships are also available. US college credit is available with many North American Universities for those attending this expedition.
Dates: All year round for periods of 5 or 10 weeks.
Costs: From From US $3,110
Contact: Global Vision International, 252 Newbury Street, Number 4, Boston, MA, 02116, USA. Call Toll free on 888-653-6028.
EMail: info@gviusa.com
Web Site: www.gviusa.com
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International Expeditions in the Seychelles
Join critical conservation programs as an active member of the GVI Marine Research team in the Indian Ocean and enjoy scuba diving in tropical paradise. Spend your time diving upon the coral reef, collecting data on coral and fish species, as well as taking part in the exciting work of whale shark migration surveys, turtle nesting research and in-water turtle, octopus and lobster surveys. The expedition base is set within the Cap Ternay Marine National Park, on the main island, Mahe. This is a rare opportunity to become involved in internationally respected research, supporting GVI’s local partners and the Seychelles government. Receive comprehensive training, be part of an international team and enjoy the experience of a lifetime on these beautiful islands. Expedition members are needed for periods of 5, 10 and 15 weeks, internships for an extra 10 weeks are also available. US college credit is available with many North American Universities for those attending this expedition.
Dates: All year round for 5, 10 or 15 weeks.
Costs: From US $3,285
Contact: Global Vision International, 252 Newbury Street, Number 4, Boston, MA, 02116, USA. Call Toll free on 888-653-6028.
EMail: info@gviusa.com
Web Site: www.gviusa.com
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Global Exchange
Reality Tours in South Africa
You won't find a safari on this trip because South Africa has so much more to offer. On this alternative, socially responsible tour you will explore the troubling history of this complex country and marvel at how the people have emerged as a unified nation. Many questions however still remain: What has been achieved under the new government and what challenges remain years after the abolition of apartheid? What legacy has the presidency of Nelson Mandela left, and will the ANC survive their third election? Witness the ever-changing look of South Africa as we travel from Johannesburg to Umtata to Cape Town -- from sophisticated cities to traditional rural villages to the townships in-between. In February, we explore the Gandhian Legacy in South Africa. In August we will continue to celebrate the struggle and the role women played in our annual women's delegation. In October, we will dive in a little deeper and explore some of the many development projects that are contributing to the New South Africa and face head on some of the daily challenges of the average South African. Join us this year!
Dates: Programs throughout the year
Contact: Global Exchange, Reality Tours 2017 Mission st, #303 San Francisco, CA 94110; 415-255-7296, fax: 415-255-7498; realitytours@globalexchange.org; www.globalexchange.org/tours.
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Bicycle Africa
Village-based, exploration of fascinating cultures, ethnic diversity, and the natural and social complexity of Africa. To increase our contact with the basic qualities of the areas we visit the primary mode of travel is bicycle. Thus we explore cultures, historic sites, museums, public art, architecture, religion, ecological niches, and the realities of daily life. Highlights include meeting local people, stays in traditional villages, a myriad of special activities and enjoying beautiful backroads bicycling. The programs are designed to be environmentally friendly, economic beneficial, educational, enriching and culturally sensitive, and accessible to ordinary active people who seek moderate adventure. Many programs have a multi-sport element.
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