Callie’s Group:
South Africa
June 13 - June 29, 2020
This two-week adventure of a lifetime gives you the opportunity to go to South Africa to volunteer at a cheetah conservation & breeding facility in the African savanna and to go on safari in Kruger National Park!
What is Loop Abroad?
Loop Abroad can provide you with a pass/fail transcript for the course "Anatomy, Behavior, and Conservation of African Big Cats" at your request. This course is the academic component of your program.
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Learn about all aspects of care and management of captive wildlife!
You will also get the chance to experience magnificent South Africa first-hand.
What's the Itinerary?
During the week the group will split its time between volunteering at the cheetah facility and learning from our Loop Abroad vets. Possible hands-on interactions with the cheetahs in small groups. This interaction may be over an hour and may include grooming, training, feeding, or other activities in which you will assist the cheetah handlers.
At the end of week one, the group will depart for a two day safari through Kruger National Park, home to over 500 bird species, beautiful African landscapes, and almost 150 large mammal species.
Evenings will be filled with fun activities such as "sundowners" (spotting for wildlife at sunset), sevening braai (South African barbeque), & cultural activities.
Courses & Hours
Veterinary Hours (for vet school applications): 72�Research Hours (for vet school applications): 8
Loop Abroad can send you the syllabi for the course. You can get 3 credits from our school of record for a fee or you can make an arrangement with your school to accept the credits directly.
During the evenings and over the weekend, time will be filled with fun activities with your volunteer coordinator with games, and nature walks around the center, home to zebra, giraffes, kudu, impala, warthogs, and other free-roaming animals.
Night & Weekend Activities
You will have the opportunity to participate in several specially designed veterinary labs including remote drug delivery (darting), on-site diagnostics, restraint, handling, and physical exams, and suture techniques on models and necropsy specimens.
Some of the benefits for a private group include a
What are some of the benefits of a Private Group?
Tuition & Dates
Tuition: $3,500 USD not including international airfare. Airfare on the group flight from New York is estimated at $1,700 roundtrip including all taxes and fees.
This tuition represents a 10% discount on our regular program tuition for your group. No additional discounts are available. Fundraising is possible to raise money!
All housing, meals, and activities are included in your tuition. Tuition does not include medical insurance - if you don't have medical insurance that covers you while abroad, you can purchase travel medical insurance. We can help you find a plan that meets our insurance requirements.
Your space is held only after your $1,000 deposit (credited toward tuition) is paid. Your deposit is due by October 31, 2019 to secure your private group booking. Balance of your tuition is due by February 1, 2020. Interest-free payment plans are available.
Due Dates
South Africa looks incredible!
How do I sign up?
As a University of California student, you may simply enroll in this program through a simplified application process. This guarantees your admission (barring any health factors that make it unsafe for you to participate). On the application page:
Raise money by Fundraising!
Download our fundraising guide to learn how you can raise the funds for your tuition and travel! The Fundraising Guide will help you figure out how to get started and give you suggestions of fundraisers that have worked for our students in the past
We offer our students' favorite Thai pants as a great fundraising option through Animal Kind Clothing. They are made by women in Chiang Mai who are now able to provide for their families, and each purchase helps to fund Loop Abroad's financial aid. You can earn up to $10 a pair selling Animal Kind pants - so selling 100 pairs on through your club, campus, or community would raise $1,000 toward your tuition!
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“This was one of, if not the, most enriching and enjoyable experiences of my life. Not only did it provide me with valuable veterinary experience, but I also learned a ton about the benefits of experiencing new cultures and stepping outside my comfort zone.”
– Sally P., Loyola University Chicago, Palatine, IL
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