Ecology of Namibian Ecosystems

Program Details 

This Study Abroad course will travel to central and northern Namibia, including coastal areas centered on the town of Swakopmund, parts of the Namib Desert, and the savanna region in the northern part of the country that includes Etosha National Park. These three areas will provide access to a variety of coastal, desert, and savanna habitats.

Selection Criteria:

  • Be 18 years of age or older.

Prerequisites:

  • ZOOL 4700 has the prerequisites of ZOOL 1610 (formerly 1110) and ZOOL 2220 or permission of instructor.  Majors in other colleges may reach out to the professor if they don't have these prerequisites for permission to take the class. 

Destination:

  • Namibia

Program Dates:

July 6th - July 22nd, 2027

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Cost

Cost: $2,999 (Airfare NOT included)

Deposit: $500 Deposit is due 72 hours after registration. If not paid in that timeframe, you may be dropped from your trip.

Final Payment Deadline: June 1st, 2027

Payments can now be made online! Visit this website for instructions on how to pay your deposit and future payments online. Charges should show on your account within 24-48 hours after registration. If you want to pay with cash or check, please pay at the Hurst Center for Lifelong Learning.

Includes: airfare, insurance, tuition, domestic transportation, excursions, and some meals.

Not included: passport, incidentals, excess baggage costs, any unscheduled travel, and some meals.

Itinerary

  • This is a tentative itinerary:

    Pre-trip Orientation: Thursday 24 June (in person)

  • 2nd Pre-departure meeting (Zoom): TBD, but within a week of departure

  • SLC Departure: Tuesday 6 July

  • Arrival in Walvis Bay, Namibia: Wednesday 7 July

  • Gobabeb Research and Training Center: 7 July - 10 July

  • Swakopmund: 11 - 12 July

  • Erongo Mountains: 13 July

  • Windhoek Urban Camp: 14 July

  • Etosha National Park: 15 - 18 July

  • Okonjima Ranch: 19 July

  • Windhoek Urban Camp: 20 July

  • Depart Windhoek: 21 July

  • Arrive in SLC: 22 July

Academic Courses

Students who participate in this study abroad program will be able to register for up to four (4) semester credits through Weber State University by choosing one of the following:

  • ZOOL 4700 (4)

Program Directors

Dr. John Mull, Professor of Zoology

jmull@weber.edu

Trip Cancellations

If Weber State cancels a trip for any reason, all participants will be refunded 100% of funds paid to the school. If a participant withdraws from the program for any reason, they are subject to the refund policy found on the first page of the application. Deposits are always non-refundable, unless the program is canceled by Weber State. No refunds will be issued 30 days prior to program start date.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Study Abroad Office at (801) 626-8715.