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CIEE Summer Wildlife Ecology + Conservation in Gaborone, Botswana (Outgoing Program) Print 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: study abroad GPA Requirement: 2.5
Housing: Dormitory, Homestay Fields of Study: Adolescent & Youth Development, Health, Humanities, Science
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description:

CIEE College Study Abroad

Summer Wildlife Ecology + Conservation

Gaborone, Botswana

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Program Overview

Your Summer Wildlife Ecology + Conservation program in Gaborone lasts 8 weeks and is designed for students interested in animal behavior, ecology, and conservation. You will enroll in CIEE courses taught in-person at CIEE Gaborone. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Botswana's culture. Live and learn in Gaborone!

Unique Experiences

Practice field techniques

used in wildlife conservation

Experience one of Africa's most renowned game reserves

through an integrated STEM curriculum combining life sciences, conservation, and environmental sciences

Engage with local communities

to learn about human-wildlife conflict and its role in sustainable wildlife conservationto learn about human-wildlife conflict and its role in sustainable wildlife conservation

Learn More About Gaborone

Your Destination

Gaborone is Botswana's 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 nature 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.

Your Destination
Housing

Housing

CIEE Gaborone offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. From homestays to single accommodation in an apartment style housing off campus apartments, your?accommodation preferences will be met.

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses 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.

Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Gaborone will open doors for you to explore Botswana’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities: 

  • Travel to Okavango Delta to 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 
  • Explore Botswana’s rich history during excursions such as a visit to a cultural village and a museum Tour 

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.

Academics

CIEE Gaborone: 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 – one of the oldest shopping centers in Botswana – where you will find a movie theatre, plenty of restaurants, and shops. CIEE Gaborone is situated on-campus where you will have access to a gym and computer labs. 

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

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What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext Travel Protection included

Questions?

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2027 03/25/2027 ** Rolling Admission 06/03/2027 07/25/2027

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.