Program Dates: June 2-13, 2025
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Discover the diverse ecology and evolutionary patterns of Kenya. Excursions include safaris at Hell’s Gate National Park and Maasai Mara, visits to amazing Kariandusi Archeological Site where Australopithecus once roamed, and ancient rituals with the Maasai Tribe.
Students will study the ecological processes with emphasis on species diversity, community relationships, and conservation of the Kenyan tropical savanna. Additionally, students will learn about fossil records and molecular genetics and the significance of Kenya and Kariandusi Prehistoric Site in the history of human evolution.
Pre-requisites:
International Travel & Health Information
Study Abroad Office
Summerville Campus
AH E134
BIOL 4950 - Ecology of Kenya | BIOL 4950 - Fossils, Genes, Humans, and Health
Program Leaders: Dr. Faith Wiley and Dr. Soma Mukhopadhyay
Application Deposit: $200
Deposit Due: Extended to January 9, 2025
Program Fee: $5300 estimated (includes deposit)
Final Payment Due: FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Tuition & Fees: based on number of credit hours enrolled
02
JuneArrive in Kenya.
03
JuneBreakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Kiswahili lesson, Limuru marketplace challenge, Brackenhurst Botanic Gardens and Indigenous Forest walk with lecture on principles of ecological restoration. Welcome dinner at Fig & Olive.
04
JuneBreakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Nairobi National Museum visit. Cooking lesson and dinner with local families.
05
JuneBreakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Kereita Indigenous Forest walk. Travel to Naivasha, boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Elsamere Museum visit and Born Free film screening.
06
JuneBreakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Kariandusi Museum and archeological site visit. Soysambu Conservancy conservation talk and engagement.
07
JuneBreakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Visit Hell’s Gate National Park. Elsamere Centre for Education in Sustainability engagement.
08
JuneBreakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Travel to Maasai Mara. Talk on Naboisho Conservancy and Mara conservancies model. Predator monitoring game drive.
09
JuneBreakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Early morning wildlife monitoring and data collection. Walk with Maasai herders and manyatta visit.
10
JuneBreakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Early morning wildlife monitoring and data collection. Maa Trust visit.
*Itinerary may be subject to change
