Wildlife Management - South Africa

  South Africa

Pretoria

Term: Summer, Winter 
Dates: May 17 - June 7, 2009; June 21 - July 12, 2009; Dec 27 - Jan 17, 2009

Description: This extensive wildlife management course combines an adventure-filled expedition with a learning experience through lectures, field work and interactions with wildlife conservationists. The main focus is on field techniques, sustainable resource utilization, ecosystem and biodiversity conservation, reserve and resort management, and hands-on game capture operations. The program is endorsed by the Centre for Wildlife Management, University of Pretoria (South Africa) and the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (Wildlife Management Education Program).

Highlights: Program highlights are visits to various wildlife rehabilitation centers where orphaned and injured wild animals are treated and cared for before being released back into the wild. Life in the bush, learning practical bush skills, tracking wildlife on foot and study wildlife behavior is an experience of a life time. Travel through the spectacular Drakensberg Escarpment while descending to the world famous Kruger National Park and spend a few days in this wildlife wonder of Africa. Participate in adrenalin charged hands-on game capture few people ever get to experience.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: $3,795 per person sharing

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of App. 10

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Eko Tracks's Mission Statement: Our mission is to enhance our client's travel experience by providing ecotours that are adventurous and enlightening, thereby inspiring their interest in the natural world and thus promoting a lasting conservation perspective.

Year Founded: 2006