Vets-in-the-wild expedition, 22 days
- A special interest expedition for students in veterinary science
- Experience the world of veterinarians in southern Africa, hands-on
- Meet and interact with veterinarians in the wildlife field
- Learn about the crucial role of veterinarians in the growing wildlife industry in southern Africa
- Visit the Onderstepoort Veterinary School of the University of Pretoria
- Take part in game capture operations, as part of a game capture course included in the program
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 |
US$ 4 285 | 16 |