Travel Tree City/State: Edeni Game Reserve Country: SOUTH AFRICA Wildlife Research Expedition in South Africa REQUEST MORE INFORMATION »» Global Vision International 3 High Street St Albans Herts UNITED KINGDOM AL3 4ED Phone: 01727 250 250 www.gvi.co.uk Program description: Play a hands-on role in the long-term conservation of African wildlife on this GVI conservation expedition in South Africa. Enjoy first-class wildlife viewing and live on a game reserve in the heart of Southern Africa as part of a wildlife research team. Run in conjunction with the Karongwe Ecological Research Institute and other partners, this conservation expedition give you the opportunity to participate in wildlife monitoring projects, including assisting with research on predator / prey interactions. You will learn how to radio track, and possibly get involved with the darting and fitting of radio tracking collars to lions and leopards. Experience spectacular mountain habitats at satellite camps, and help with conservation and biodiversity studies. *How this program makes a difference* GVI expedition members collect vital behavioral data on reintroduced predators and larger herbivores. The information gathered is used to give an accurate picture of the predators’ impact on prey populations, and determine social structure, genetics, and spatial movement. This is vital information which helps in the maintenance of natural resources, and ultimately assists in the conservation of some of Africa’s important natural heritage bioregions. Highlights     Live on a game reserve in the heart of the African bush     Master radio telemetry techniques     Learn to track animals through the bush     Get acquainted with lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants and rhinos     See the Blyde River Canyon in the Drakensberg Mountains     Work alongside FGASA qualified South African Guides     Participate in educational days with the local communities     Help with a biodiversity research program     Sleep out in the bush under the African stars General program information: Program open to: Everyone Age range: 18 - 65 Travel to site: Varies Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group No. in group: 15 + research staff Living arrangements on the program: Group living How long does the program last?: 1-3 Months What are the dates of this program: Expeditions depart throughout the year, visit our website for upcoming start dates. Benefits and advantages of the program: * College Credit Colleges throughout North America have granted college credit for this GVI Expedition. Consult the College Credit page in the Resources section of the GVI website for more information. * Internships and Field Work By participating in a 10 week expedition you will be eligible to apply for an Internship or Job working in the field with GVI. Cost or price of this program: From £1595 / $3190 for 5 weeks Typical person for this program: There is no typical volunteer! All expedition members must be enthusiastic, passionate about the outdoors, interested in conservation and prepared to work in a team. Application process Involves: Visit our website and apply on line, a member of GVI staff will contact you to ensure your place in the field. 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