Sierra Nevada University Service Learning Trip to South Africa
PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING SNU'S SERVICE LEARNING TRIP
for both students & community members
Join us this May and June on the Sierra Nevada University South Africa trip which includes spending time in Cape Town and Kruger National Park. You can earn up to 9 SNU credits!
This year Sierra Nevada University students and lifelong learners will continue working with the South African National Parks and Southern African Wildlife College, and will be researching and implementing data-driven conservation and community based natural resource management projects, in order to further conservation and environmental protection in the region.
The students will also be supporting local schools. Please consider joining a community initiative that supports 4 pre-schools, several elementary schools and secondary schools, 2 day care centers, community and school gardens, and a handicapped care center.
If you would like to join this trip, please contact jspees@sierranevada.edu. If you would like to support a specific student or a specific project, please click Donate below. After you choose the amount that you would like to donate, CLICK WRITE A NOTE, and you will be able to add a note designating your donation to the cause of your choice.
Thank You. Your donations make a big difference!
More information about the trip:
Have you ever thought of volunteering and studying in Africa? Are you looking for a life changing experience? Don’t miss this chance to reserve your spot.
May 21- June 7th
Fees $2800 (Accommodations, Ground Transportation & Fuel, 1-2 Meals Per Day, Park Fees, Museums, Game Drives)
Airfare $1000 (approximately)
Tuition or audit fee (please ask)
1. Courses offered for credit or audit:
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Conservation Photography (ENVS 360)
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African Development Economics (INTB 480)
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Service Learning (INTL 300)
2. Itinerary (subject to change):
Thurs 5/21/2020
Cape Town - Icon Luxury Apartments
Arrive and transport
Fri 5/22/2020
Cape Town - Icon Luxury Apartments
Hike Lion's Head, botanical gardens, evening class discussions
Sat 5/23/2020
Cape Town - Icon Luxury Apartments
Cape Tour - Cape of Good Hope, Simon's Town, Township, Boulder's Beach, Penguins
Sun 5/24/2020
Cape Town - Icon Luxury Apartments
Localized - hiking, bird reserve, surf, museum, course work
Mon 5/25/2020
Southern African Wildlife College
Fly to Johannesburg, drive to Wildlife College
Tues 5/26/2020
Southern African Wildlife College
Weds 5/27/2020
Southern African Wildlife College
Wildlife rehab center, Cheetah rehab center
Thurs 5/28/2020
Kruger NP - Tamboti
Morning game drive - grocery shopping, drive to Tamboti
Fri 5/29/2020
Kruger NP - Tamboti
Service learning, evening game drive
Sat 5/30/2020
Kruger NP - Tamboti
Service learning, evening game drive
Sun 5/31/2020
Kruger NP - Skukuza
Drive to Skukuza
Mon 6/1/2020
Kruger NP - Skukuza
Game drives - S1, class time
Tues 6/2/2020
Kruger NP - Skukuza
Morning and evening game drives, class time
Weds 6/3/2020
Kruger NP - Olifants
Drive to Olifants, stop at Satara, bridge at Olifants River, overlook
Thurs 6/4/2020
Kruger NP - Olifants
Elephant museum, presentation at Letaba
Fri 6/5/2020
Nourish
Drive to Nourish
Sat 6/6/2020
Cape Town - Icon Luxury Apartments
Drive to Johannesburg, fly to Cape Town
Sun 6/7/2020
Cape Town - Icon Luxury Apartments
Optional white shark dive, Stellenbosch tour, etc.
Mon 6/8/2020
Cape Town - Icon Luxury Apartments
Departures
