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Two week field study courses in KenyaWe would like to introduce to you a new and innovative two-week field studies programme in Kajiado District of Kenya. This is designed to provide students with an opportunity to experience the astonishing biological diversity to be encountered in East Africa. We are a partnership of safari outfitters and hoteliers with a deep interest in wildlife and conservation issues in Kenya, with many years of experience here. Westminster Safaris already collaborates with St.Lawrence University in providing services for their field camps, whilst Masai Lodge is an ideal venue –based as it is on the edge of the Nairobi National Park- for the comfort of participants in the first week of the course. |
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The course is designed to enable participants to get as fully immersed in field experiences as possible, whilst providing the comforts necessary for them to enjoy themselves to the full. The length of the course is also designed for maximum economy with regard to everything from airfares to accommodation costs. You may easily contact us at anytime by using silolecostudies@silolesanctuary.com for your enquiries and questions. |
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Below is the proposed programme of activities and studies. Maximum cooperation and input on course content is requested from participants within the overall programme of a first, introductory week in the Silole Sanctuary and a second week in the field on Shompole Group Ranch. |
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Silole Eco Studies Programme
Day
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Morning
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Afternoon
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1 |
Introduction to the Silole Sanctuary and Nairobi National Park. |
Field introduction to Silole Sanctuary |
2 |
Savannah ecology, mammals, birds and reptiles of the Silole Sanctuary |
Field introduction & listing of mammals, birds and reptiles in Silole Sanctuary |
3 |
Introduction to Silole Sanctuary botany. Invasive species: the case of Nairobi National Park |
Hacking' trip to Nairobi National Park to remove invasive species |
4 |
Insects of Silole Sanctuary with special reference into termite ecology |
Botanical/insect/termite exploration of the Sanctuary |
5 |
Nairobi National Park: Dynamics of an Urban Park. Future of NNP referring specifically to dispersal areas and management options. |
Conclusion/wrap up, with discussions on future of NNP as a model of urban ecology. |
6 |
Whole day Field Trip to Nairobi National Park |
Whole day Field Trip to Nairobi National Park |
7 |
Departure from Masai Lodge and travel to Shompole Field Camp in Southern Kenya, through the Great Rift Valley. |
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8 |
Introduction into Shompole Conservation area |
Meeting with Group Ranch representatives, discuss ecotourism /conservation issues |
9 |
Field Component: All day game counts in and outside the conservation area and in the wider Group Ranch. |
Night drive examining nocturnal creatures of the area. |
10 |
Field Component: vegetation identification and habitat quality. |
Masai overnight homestead stay starting late afternoon. |
11 |
Ranger field work morning: wildlife identification and tracking skills. |
Afternoon game walk along the Ewaso Nyiro River. Quiz back in camp that evening. |
12 |
Visit to Lake Natron, picnic lunch by the lake. |
Visit ecolodge on return from Lake Natron, explore Ecotourism:the case of Shompole. |
13 |
River tubing on the Ewaso Ngiro river, rest and relaxation in camp. |
Afternoon lecture, followed by debrief in camp. Final supper in camp. |
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Depart to Nairobi by road and catch evening flight out of Nairobi International Airport |
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