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South African Ecology and Wildlife: Study Abroad Program

Spend two weeks on a game reserve in the South African bushveld, accompanied by students, faculty, and local wildlife trackers. Enjoy daily safaris and wildlife observations, marveling at the intricate relationships between flora, fauna, and the environment.

Why Study Ecology in South Africa?

Live on a game reserve in the Greater Kruger ecosystem, surrounded by unique wildlife habitats. Learn from renowned wildlife trackers who stay on-site with the group and lead twice-daily excursions into the wilderness.

Sunrise-to-Sunset Adventure

Follow the rhythm of the wild, from early-morning wake-ups to evenings under the stars. Expect full days designed to maximize wildlife encounters and provide immersive experiences.

Hands-On Wildlife Learning

Explore the South African ecosystem with guided game drives, walking safaris, and tracking exercises. Learn to read the land by following fresh tracks and signs.

Immersive Camp Experience

Enjoy morning coffee, shared meals, and campfires set against breathtaking landscapes. Between adventures, take time to journal, study, or rest. End each day by sharing stories, stargazing, and listening to hyenas laugh and lions roar in the distance.

Faculty and students pose for a photo in front of a street sign.
Faculty and students pose for a photo in front of a street sign. Faculty and students pose for a photo in front of a street sign. Faculty and students pose for a photo in front of a street sign. Faculty and students pose for a photo in front of a street sign. Faculty and students pose for a photo in front of a street sign. Faculty and students pose for a photo in front of a street sign. Faculty and students pose for a photo in front of a street sign. Faculty and students pose for a photo in front of a street sign. Faculty and students pose for a photo in front of a street sign. Faculty and students pose for a photo in front of a street sign. Faculty and students pose for a photo in front of a street sign. Faculty and students pose for a photo in front of a street sign. Faculty and students pose for a photo in front of a street sign.

A Typical Day in South Africa

View some highlights from the 2024 South Africa trip to get a sense of what you'll see and experience on this trip.

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Program Details

Don’t miss this opportunity to earn credits while exploring South Africa with your classmates and professors.

  • Eligibility

    This trip is open to current students, community members, faculty, staff, and anyone who meets these requirements:

    • Be at least 18 years of age
    • Have a valid passport that does not expire for at least 6 months after the program
    • Physically and mentally capable of participating in program activities
    • Passion for studying wildlife and ecology

    How to Enroll

    Complete our study abroad interest form, and we'll contact you to schedule a meeting.

  • You'll stay in a game reserve camp that serves as both a home base and an immersive learning environment. You can expect to have at least one roommate throughout the trip. At camp, you'll sleep in rooms with proper beds and shared, en-suite bathrooms.

    Each day begins and ends at camp, where you’ll have access to shared sleeping and living spaces, showers, and communal areas for relaxing, journaling, studying, and learning.

     

  • A generous donation from the Emil Muller Foundation reduces the cost for all participants, and financial aid may be used to cover tuition and fees.

    A limited number of scholarships are available for students pursuing conservation-related degrees. Contact one of the program lead faculty for more information.

Contact Us Today to Begin Your African Adventure

Reach out to one of the program lead faculty members for more information.

Maura Sullivan
Professor, Environmental Conservation and Horticulture
Email: Maura.Sullivan@flcc.edu
Phone: (585) 785-1248

John Bateman
Associate Professor, Environmental Conservation and Horticulture
Email: John.Bateman@flcc.edu
Phone: (585) 785-1255