Botswana Conservation & South African Discovery for Schools
African bush, wildlife conservation and ecosystem stewardship
What’s included
Fundraising Advice
Travel and Medical Insurance
Flights – Upon Request
Reflective Journals – Upon Request
Trip Overview
Survey various wildlife populations
Conduct surveys, collect research data on elephants and birds, and monitor animal movements, aiding conservation efforts in the reserve.
Experience and live in the wilderness
Experience life in an eco-lodge camp nestled in a wild nature reserve, in an area with one of the highest densities of elephants in Southern Africa.
Discover South African culture and history
Enjoy a day in the fascinating city of Johannesburg, visiting iconic historical sites and learning about apartheid history.
Participate in anti-poaching patrols
Remove snares, protect wildlife from illegal hunting, and contribute to reducing poaching activities alongside local conservationists.
What you can expect
You’ll be based in an eco-lodge camp in the heart of Botswana’s Tuli Block, surrounded by rich wildlife – elephants, leopards, giraffes, zebras, leopards, hyenas, and more may pass right by camp. Each morning, you’ll venture into the bush to engage in meaningful conservation work: constructing waterholes and dams to support wildlife through the dry season, conducting surveys on elephants and bird populations, setting up camera traps, and participating in anti-poaching patrols to remove snares and protect animal movements.
Conservation skills and data collection
Under the guidance of local conservationists, you’ll learn practical field research skills – from species identification and data collection to habitat monitoring. These experiences bridge the gap between theory and real-world practice, offering insight into ecosystem management and wildlife protection strategies.
Environmental awareness
Evenings at camp are a chance to reflect, relax around the campfire and enjoy gazing at the expansive African sky. By the end of your stay, you’ll not only leave with lasting memories of the wild but also with practical conservation skills, a deeper environmental awareness, and the confidence to discuss the importance of safeguarding ecosystems.
Why Botswana and South Africa for your Conservation and Environment programme?
This programme uniquely offers two countries in one – the chance to dive deep into the fascinating history and culture of South Africa, as well as expanding conservation skills and knowledge in Botswana.
Botswana delivers an unparalleled experiential learning setting, right in the heart of the African bush. It’s the ideal place to put learning into action, and engage in field science, ecological management, and anti-poaching efforts that shape real conservation outcomes. Students gain rare insight into how wildlife reserves function, observe data-driven strategies to support ecosystem health, and develop teamwork, leadership, and ecological acumen amidst an iconic landscape.
This programme offers cross-curricular learning across environmental science, geography, biology, and global citizenship – all anchored by tangible service, ecological insight, and immersive engagement with wilderness conservation.
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