Wildlife Conservation in Botswana
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Why should you consider Wildlife Conservation in Botswana with Projects Abroad for your next School Trip or Educational Visit?
Projects Abroad arranges overseas service and internship programmes which are challenging, meaningful, educational and safe.We have been taking students overseas since 1992 and work in over 20 developing and emerging countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Key to our work is the dedicated in-country staff whose diverse skill sets, local knowledge and love of their community allow us to develop relevant, immersive and worthwhile schedules for school trips which give the students responsibility and teach them to see the world through a different lens.
We offer programmes in community development, conservation, construction, education, sports, empowerment, human rights and healthcare among many others. These projects are designed to contribute towards United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, broadening the student experience to see the contribution of a few going towards a movement for global change.
All school trips are individualised because we realise that each school has its own goals and interests, and the students have their own passions. We work with the school to develop a tailored itinerary which reflects their values and which allows the students to make a connection with the community in which they serve.
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Example Itineraries
Days 1 and 2
Students arrive at Polokwane Airport where they will be greeted by the local Projects Abroad team. From here, they will be taken to their accommodation at the Wild at Tuli wildlife reserve.
These first couple of days focus on orientation, in the city and at their placement setting, and discussions around safety and cultural sensitivity. The group will go over the plan for the programme with our local team and ensure everyone is aware of their roles and can make a start on thinking about activities to initiate in the setting.
Days 3 - 6
With support from expert conservationists, the students will learn a range of skills and complete tasks such as:
Surveying birds, crocodiles, elephants, and other wildlife
Surveying baobab trees
Building waterholes and dams to create vital water access for wildlife
Undertaking anti-poaching patrols and removing snares from the reserve
Setting up camera traps and studying animal behaviour
Social and Cultural Activities
In the evenings, Projects Abroad ensures that the fun continues! From camps outs and learning arts and crafts at a local village to picnics and barbeques, the group will have plenty to do.
Days 7-8
On Saturday the group will venture deeper into the stunning wilderness of Botswana with a walking safari. Guided by reserve conservation workers, your group goes for a hike, helping you get up close to nature.
On Sunday, our team takes students to Solomon’s Wall, a spectacular natural dam that sits within the Motloutse River. They will discover the history of this rock formation and the lakes and waterfalls that used to exist here.
Days 9-13
This week, the group will continue to support conservationists with their jobs around the park.
On their last day, the group celebrate their time in Botswana and their hard work with a farewell meal.
Day 14
Today, students head back to Polokwane Airport ready for their flight home.
Students arrive at Polokwane Airport where they will be greeted by the local Projects Abroad team. From here, they will be taken to their accommodation at the Wild at Tuli wildlife reserve.
These first couple of days focus on orientation, in the city and at their placement setting, and discussions around safety and cultural sensitivity. The group will go over the plan for the programme with our local team and ensure everyone is aware of their roles and can make a start on thinking about activities to initiate in the setting.
Days 3 - 6
With support from expert conservationists, the students will learn a range of skills and complete tasks such as:
Surveying birds, crocodiles, elephants, and other wildlife
Surveying baobab trees
Building waterholes and dams to create vital water access for wildlife
Undertaking anti-poaching patrols and removing snares from the reserve
Setting up camera traps and studying animal behaviour
Social and Cultural Activities
In the evenings, Projects Abroad ensures that the fun continues! From camps outs and learning arts and crafts at a local village to picnics and barbeques, the group will have plenty to do.
Days 7-8
On Saturday the group will venture deeper into the stunning wilderness of Botswana with a walking safari. Guided by reserve conservation workers, your group goes for a hike, helping you get up close to nature.
On Sunday, our team takes students to Solomon’s Wall, a spectacular natural dam that sits within the Motloutse River. They will discover the history of this rock formation and the lakes and waterfalls that used to exist here.
Days 9-13
This week, the group will continue to support conservationists with their jobs around the park.
On their last day, the group celebrate their time in Botswana and their hard work with a farewell meal.
Day 14
Today, students head back to Polokwane Airport ready for their flight home.
Which Curriculum Subjects do you cater for?
Conservation
Students will spend the duration of their stay living and working at the Wild At Tuli wildlife reserve.The school group will assist with activities such as tracking animals and gathering data for research. Working alongside expert conservationists, students work to protect and maintain the land and wildlife that lives and travels through the reserve and surrounding areas.
What size groups do you cater for?
All group sizes of 5 or more. Free staff place with every 9 students.
Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?
Disabled facilities can be offered on request.
Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Visitors with special educational needs can be catered for on request.
Anything else?
Projects Abroad provide an individualised service and schedule planning which is backed up by excellent pre-departure preparation and by a dedicated and highly experienced local team in each destination.
We aim to provide a challenging and rewarding experience for every student which promotes self-belief, resilience, leadership, teamwork, reflection, and a new perspective on the world.
Please contact us so we can support you with your trip planning.
We aim to provide a challenging and rewarding experience for every student which promotes self-belief, resilience, leadership, teamwork, reflection, and a new perspective on the world.
Please contact us so we can support you with your trip planning.
Who are Projects Abroad?
Projects Abroad was founded in 1992 by Dr Peter Slowe, a geography professor at the University of Chichester. Wanting to explore former Soviet countries after the collapse of the Soviet Union, he founded Projects Abroad. Soon after, volunteers began travelling to Romania to teach and the company has continued to grow ever since.
Hundreds of thousands of volunteers have travelled with us over the years. Join us on our Wildlife Conservation Programme in Botswana and preserve and protect the environment to ensure the survival of precious African wildlife.
While working on this conservation programme in Botswana, students will provide conservationists will additionally support and take an active role in helping the environment. Designed for teenagers, this programme has been tailored to be engaging and insightful, with the perfect balance of research and hands-on work.
The main goal of their work in Botswana is to ensure the survival of wildlife in the area. Recently, Tuli has seen a decrease in wildlife populations, primarily due to increasing human activity, illegal hunting, poaching and land degradation. By taking on tasks around the National Park, students will help conservationists to gather research data, reduce poaching efforts
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