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* Only applicable to Veterinary students *

If you are looking for a hands-on veterinary experience and need to fulfil a portion of your Extra Mural Study (EMS) requirments, then Vets go Wild is the perfect programme for you. Amakhala/Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, is the setting for our 16-day module for students undertaking veterinary courses at selected universities.

The first term of the "Vets Go Wild" programme is set to begin in July 2007, and will be led by Amakhala''''s expert wildlife team alongside specialists from Shamwari Game Reserve.

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VET SCIENCE STUDENTS
Veterinary Science in Wildlife Management and Conservation
Field Training Expeditions

The objective of the programme is to conduct theoretical and practical training focused on the role of veterinary science in the context of African wildlife conservation & utilisation.

Location: EASTERN CAPE - SOUTH AFRICA
Including (ADDO, SHAMWARI & AMAKHALA GAME RESERVES)

Principle partners:

Addo National Elephant Park
120 000Ha (260 000 acre) conservation area famous for its elephants but fast becoming recognised as one of the most ecologically diverse national parks in the world.

Amakhala Private Game Reserve
6500 Ha (15 600 acre) wildlife reserve in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Scenically beautiful with diverse vegetation and a diversity of fauna to match, including the "Big Five"
http://www.amakhala.co.za

Shamwari Game Reserve
20 000 Ha (45 000 acre) wildlife reserve in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Scenically beautiful with diverse vegetation and a diversity of fauna to match, including the "Big Five"
http://www.shamwari.com

Bayworld Oceanarium - Port Elizabeth

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - Centre for African Conservation Ecology

Courses length: 16 days (15 nights, 14 course days)
Facilities
Accommodation - Hills Neck Lodge
Lectures and training - Hills Neck Lodge Lecture Room & Shamwari Lecture facility.
Field work AGR, Shamwari, Addo & surrounding reserves.

Staff
Veterinary Science Dr Johan Joubert, Dr William Fowlds, Dr Murray Stokoe
Conservation Biology Dr Jennifer Gush / John O''''Brien / David Peddie
Conservation Management David Peddie, Prof Graham Kerley & associated researchers
Field Skills Schalk Pretorius & Ulovane Training Facility.|

Transport
Fieldwork Landrover game viewers & support vehicle. Excursions 8 seater mini-bus & Landrover support vehicle
Transfers
8 seater mini-bus


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COST OF THE VETS GO WILD PROGRAMME:

Average cost of programme - £1,699*

Price includes: Full board and lodging in 3 star game lodge, lectures and fieldwork, course materials, all veterinary equipment & drugs, return transfers to and from Port Elizabeth Airport, random un-scheduled veterinary activities, return transfers to and from Shamwari Game Reserve and return transfers to and from Addo National Park.
Price excludes: international flights and beverages

*Price subject to change

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Course Start Dates 2008

Course 1: 7 July - 22 July 2008

Course 2: 28 July - 12 August 2008

Course 3: 18 August - 2 September 2008
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