Summer Wildlife Ecology + Conservation
Unique Experiences
Learn New Skills
in field techniques used in wildlife conservation
Explore Botswana Wildlife
in one of the most renowned game reserves in Africa to enjoy a fully integrated STEM experience combining life sciences, conservation, and environmental sciences into a holistic wildlife management curriculum
Gain First-Hand Experience
with the local community to learn about human-wildlife conflict and its impact on sustainable wildlife conservation efforts
The Destination
Gaborone is Botswana鈥檚 welcoming capital, known for its warm climate, peaceful atmosphere, and rich cultural traditions. The city offers access to vibrant markets, local music and art scenes, and nearby natural reserves like Mokolodi Nature Reserve. Whether you are majoring in public health, environmental science, business, communications, liberal arts, or African studies, Gaborone is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses: Choose from 黑料网911courses that align with your academic major.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE鈥檚 excursions and cultural activities in Gaborone will open doors for you to explore Botswana鈥檚 rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.鈥
Samples of past excursions and activities:鈥
- Travel to Okavango Delta and engage in face-to-face discussions with villagers on issues of human-wildlife conflict and conservation
- Interview stakeholders engaged in wildlife conservation in Botswana to understand challenges and success
- Discover Botswana鈥檚 rich history during excursions to Cultural Village
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.鈥
Program Blogs
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Housing & Meals
Housing
黑料网911Gaborone offers diverse housing options to ensure you鈥檙e comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to on-campus shared apartments, your鈥痑ccommodation preferences will be met.
Standard Housing:鈥疘ncludes a single room at a homestay or in a shared residence apartment. Homestays boast a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family and are located under 60 minutes from 黑料网911Gaborone. Shared apartments feature a shared kitchen, bathroom, and living room and are situated on campus, roughly 10 minutes (on foot) to 黑料网911Gaborone. Students living on campus will be provided with basic cooking utensils and a stove to prepare their own meals.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
Homestays: Students have breakfast and dinner with their host families and are responsible for lunch.
Shared Apartments: Meals are not included. There are cooking facilities in the apartments. Additionally, there are dining halls on campus, as well as local restaurants and caf茅s nearby.
Academics
黑料网911Gaborone: Study on the campus of the University of Botswana, the first higher education institution established in the country. The campus is conveniently located within walking distance of Riverwalk Mall 鈥 one of the oldest shopping centers in Botswana 鈥 where you will find a movie theatre, plenty of restaurants, and shops. 黑料网911Gaborone is situated on-campus where you will have access to a gym and computer labs.
Course Information
Summer 2026
Summer 2025
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 黑料网911and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 黑料网911sites.
Scholarships & Grants
黑料网911offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Ritzmann Tropical and Marine Ecology Scholarships
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
- 黑料网911Gilman Go Global Grant
- 黑料网911STEM Scholarship
To be considered, submit the 黑料网911Scholarships & Grants application within your 黑料网911program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 |
| Educational Costs | $6,650 * |
| Housing | $1,300 ** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $8,450 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $129 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,700 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $130 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Books & Supplies | $25 |
| Personal expenses | $165 鈥犫赌犫犫赌 |
| Total Costs | $2,149 |
*direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
**Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in Residence Halls, you should budget approx. $376 for meals
鈥犫赌Round trip based on East coast departure
鈥犫赌犫For homestay budget an additional 100 USD for travel from home to campus
鈥犫赌犫犫赌If you plan on traveling independently budget for more depending on your plans
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 |
| Educational Costs | $6,610 * |
| Housing | $1,140 ** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $8,250 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $112 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,700 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $130 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Books & Supplies | $25 |
| Personal expenses | $160 鈥犫赌犫犫赌 |
| Total Costs | $2,127 |
*direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
**Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in Residence Halls, you should budget approx. $336 for meals
鈥犫赌Round trip based on East coast departure
鈥犫赌犫For homestay budget an additional 100 USD for travel from home to campus
鈥犫赌犫犫赌If you plan on traveling independently budget for more depending on your plans
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
黑料网911iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Basetsana Maposa
Center Director
Basetsana Masego Maposa is a seasoned health, gender, and international development professional with over 15 years of experience managing and directing national and multilateral public health projects. She holds two...
Keneilwe Manisa
Program Assistant
Keneilwe completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology at the University of Botswana in 2022. She started as a student volunteer in 2019 and also has experience with...
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