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Vets-in-the-wild expedition, 22 days



For more information, contact wild@ecolife.co.za


Credit courses available from the University of Pretoria:


Ecosystems and Wildlife Management NLB311(4 Credits)

Topics covered includes:

* Animal behaviour
* Water utilisation
* Game condition
* Diseases
* Parasites
* Nutrition
* Feed selection
* Game capture and relocation.

Participatory Nature Conservation NLB312(4 Credits)

Topics covered includes:

* Grazing and browse capacity
* General concepts of carrying capacity in a multi-species park
* Maximisation of tourist experience and minimizing environmental impact
* Road layout and fire as a management tool
* Historical and cultural sites
* Local community participation

Requirements

You must be at least 16 years of age to participate in these courses. There is no upper age limit on our courses, although you should be fit enough to be able to enjoy a camping experience.

Includes: Excludes:
Accommodation for the duration of the program Air travel to and from South Africa
Transportation for the duration of the program Visa costs
Airport transfers as stated Optional activities
Lectures, course material and registration with the University of Pretoria  
Camping equipment  
Permits and entry fees  
All meals  
Group activities  

Scheduled departures for 2010


Code Date Cost p/p/sharing Availability
SIM02 23 May - 13 June US$ 4 285 14
VW01 06 June - 27 June US$ 4 285 14
VW02 04 July - 25 July US$ 4 285 12
VW03 18 July - 08 August US$ 4 285 15
VW04 25 July - 15 August US$ 4 285 13
SVET 28 November - 19 December US$ 4 285 14

Scheduled departures for 2011


Code Date Cost p/p/sharing Availability
VW01 12 June  – 30 June US$ 4 285 12
VW02 19 June  – 10 July US$ 4 285 15
VW03 17 July – 07 August US$ 4 285 13
VW04 25 July – 15August US$ 4 285 9
VW05

27 November
– 18 December

US$ 4 285 16


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