Conservation Short Course

A short, immersive course offering insight into conservation practices.

Durations: 53 days
Fieldwork hours40 hrs of fieldwork per week
Participant ratio1:6 staff to participant ratio
GVI experiencesIncludes GVI Experiences
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Discover the world of conservation through GVI’s sister organisation, Bushwise, with this 53-day Wildlife Conservation Short Course. Created for future conservationists, ecology students, and anyone passionate about African wildlife, the course offers practical exposure to how ecosystems function and how conservation decisions are made. Through hands-on fieldwork and guided learning, you’ll build a strong understanding of ecological processes, wildlife monitoring, and community-based conservation.

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