Wildlife Conservation Expeditions (previously Wildlife Management Expeditions)


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Home Wildlife management course (22 days)

  • Extensive wildlife management course incorporating interaction with wildlife
    conservationists
  • Combine an adventure-filled expedition with a    learning experience
  • Program endorsed by the Centre for Wildlife Management, University of Pretoria (South Africa) and the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation(Wildlife Management Education Program)

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    Expeditions
    Wildlife Conservation
    Main focus

  • Wildlife Management Techniques
  • Sustainable Resource Utilization
  • Ecosystem and Biodiversity Conservation
  • Reserve and Resort Management
  • Capture and Care of wild animals
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    Vets-in-the-Wild
    Pre-& Post-conference
    Enquiries
    Cultural Discovery


    Contact us now, for the best experience that will add valuable knowledge to your studies. Who else can say they had the African bush as their classroom?

    For more information, contact wild@ecolife.co.za or fill out an enquiry form.

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


    Scheduled departures for 2011

    CODE DATE COST\PERSON SHARING AVAILABILITY
    WM01 15 May - 05 June US$4 285 Completed
    WM03 28 December-18 January 2012 US$4 285 10


    Scheduled departures for 2012

    CODE DATE COST\PERSON SHARING AVAILABILITY
    WC01 20 May - 10 June US$4 715 16
    WC02 28 December-18 January 2013 US$4 715 16