SOUTH AFRICA
SAFARI & CONSERVATION EXPEDITION
Explore the front lines of wildlife conservation as you learn to track, monitor and protect South Africa’s most majestic animals.
Highlights
FOR THE SOUTH AFRICA: SAFARI & CONSERVATION EXPEDITION™ PROGRAM
- Assist rangers with ongoing rhino, big cat and African elephant conservation projects
- Track and monitor wildlife movement on a renowned reserve
- Spot Africa’s “Big Five” wild animals
- Enjoy a bonfire under the stars
- Visit the extraordinary Snake Pharm project and see how they’re advancing the field of anti-venom
- Experience tribal culture and traditional storytelling
- Support the reserve’s local community projects
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Safari & Conservation Expedition
SOUTH AFRICA
SAFARI & CONSERVATION EXPEDITION
Program Overview
On this program, you’ll experience life in a quintessential South African reserve and learn about conservation on the front lines. You might spot Africa’s “Big Five” in the region: lions, leopards, elephants, Cape buffalo and rhino. By night, you’ll live at a rustic home base on the reserve, listening to traditional stories and learning about tribal culture. By day, shadow wildlife conservationists in the South African bush, go on game drives to observe animals and learn about sustainably preserving the region’s endangered species. Your animal conservation efforts will be hands-on and incredibly immersive. You’ll support the reserve with ongoing animal identification and maintenance projects and assist an anti-poaching unit with wildlife predator monitoring.
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SOUTH AFRICA
SAFARI & CONSERVATION EXPEDITION
Community Service
Join professional conservationists in the field to assist with habitat restoration and wildlife monitoring. Help the conservation team eradicate invasive plant species, learn about anti-poaching efforts, join a snare patrol to identify leopards and hear from passionate wildlife protectors about their experiences combating poachers. You’ll track wildlife movements by satellite, see how rangers set camera traps and join them in reviewing video footage. Finally, engaging the local community is key to conservation: support programs that involve the community in protecting this region’s wildlife.
Hands-On Learning
Your time in South Africa will be rich with hands-on learning as you collaborate with your peers, conservationists and local leaders to preserve natural habitat and protect native animal populations. Hear from experts in the field about the challenges in preserving species such as elephants, giraffes, rhinos and large predators in the region. Learn to track fresh prints, identify wildlife tracks, discuss endangered species and more. Discover the biodiversity of the bush ecosystem and learn how nature and wildlife reserves play an incomparable role in the conservation of threatened and endangered species.
Adventure
No GLA program is complete without adventure! Finding the animals you’ll be tracking is an adventure every day in itself. However, there is more fun to be had away from Home Base as well! Discover all the wonders of South Africa and life in the bush. Go on a safari to spot the Big Five, hike the lush landscapes of KZN and explore local community life.
Lodging
Located in a well-known game reserve, students will hear the surrounding nature as they fall asleep. Accommodations are basic but clean and safe. Students sleep in gender-segregated rooms with roommates and have access to shared bathrooms with showers.
SOUTH AFRICA
SAFARI & CONSERVATION EXPEDITION
Dates & Tuition
Everything you need to know before you apply.
14-Day Program
| 2025 Dates |
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| JUL 16 – JUL 29, 2025 |
Tuition Includes All In-Country Expenses
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- In-country transportation
- Lodging
- 3 meals per day
- Professional full-time staff and experts
- 24/7 parent support hotline during the program
- Secondary medical and evacuation insurance
- Cultural activities, lectures and excursions
- Pre-departure materials and support
- Educational materials
To save your spot, an application fee and $600 deposit are required.
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CARING SUPERVISION &
EXPERT LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
SAFE
TRANSPORTATION
HEALTHY FOOD
& PURE WATER
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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SOUTH AFRICA
SAFARI & CONSERVATION EXPEDITION
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