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School & College Field Trips
One day your students could be tracking a herd of wild elephants through the bush, guided by an expert wildlife ranger. The next, they might find themselves nursing an orphaned rhino calf back to health or learning about the impacts of climate change on Africa’s threatened ecosystems.
For over a decade, our inspirational field trips have challenged students to see beyond the purely academic side of wildlife conservation and experience for themselves the physical, social, ethical and emotional challenges that this fascinating world presents. All while surrounded by Africa’s awe-inspiring natural ecosystems.
By combining education with real conservation work, our goal is to empower students with the greatest lesson of all – the belief that they can have a lasting positive impact on the world.
All our field trips are planned bespoke to meet the needs of you and your students. To talk about the expedition you’d like us to create for you, just get in touch. We love sharing ideas.
Educational specialist
From creating a unique expedition based on your learning goals to delivering 24/7 support, we understand the needs of students, parents and educators.
Hands on
Your students will experience life in the real African bush, learning from conservation experts while developing leadership and teamworking skills.
Impact
By teaming up with real conservation projects and initiatives, your group will make a lasting difference in the fight to save Africa’s wildlife.
Choose your school & college field trip
Animal Care And Conservation Field Trip
Biology And Ecology Field Trip
CAS Trip For IB Schools
Service Learning Trip
Wildlife Veterinary Trip
Traveller Stories
Darren’s Story
The feedback we have had from the students indicates to us that this trip was life-changing, leaving them with lasting memories.
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Kris’s Story
We were busy every day with meaningful work, which made the experience much more engaging than the safaris I had been on.
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Sofia’s Story
The practical insights I’ve gained here go beyond what you can find in textbooks so, in my opinion, the experience is incredibly valuable!
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Delaney’s Story
One of the things that made this experience so exceptional was the incredible diversity of veterinary work I was exposed to. Every day brought a fresh challenge and a new opportunity to learn.
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Cynthia’s Story
Although many of the students on my trips are biology majors, I have had several education majors and they have commented to me how much they learned with little background in the sciences.
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Kevin’s Story
Having personally overseen the coordination of these field courses with colleagues at ACE for a number of years, I can testify that the service provided by the ground staff both in the UK and in southern Africa is second to none.
Read Kevin’s StoryAbout our educational field trips
We believe the very best educational field trips inspire students to ask questions – of others, of themselves, and the world around them. This is exactly what our school field trips in Africa are designed to accomplish.
We’ll immerse your students in the world of wildlife conservation. They’ll work with some of the most inspirational species in the world, including elephants, rhinos and lions. They’ll witness these creatures in their natural habitats. And they’ll learn from some of the most highly skilled and experienced conservation professionals in southern Africa.
This is an environment that highlights the relationships between people and nature. You could argue southern Africa illustrates humankind’s impact on the natural world at its most positive and most negative. It is also a culture where people don’t have the financial or social security that many Western nations take for granted.
This beautiful, dramatic and often complex world will create the backdrop for your educational field trip in Africa. Whether you choose to focus on these issues or others, they are certain to focus the minds of your students and challenge them to question their worldview.
Another educational benefit of our field trips is that working with animals is a great leveller. Perhaps the student who always gets the best grades in class finds that applying their knowledge in a practical scenario isn’t so easy. Maybe a student who doesn’t excel academically is a natural when it comes to dealing sensitively with animals.
From a conservation point of view, one of the most important outcomes of our school field trips isn’t what your students take away – it’s what they leave behind. Namely, a legacy of support for southern Africa’s wildlife conservation projects; and worthwhile initiatives that are leading the battle to secure the future of Africa’s natural wonders for future generations.
Safety and Support
All our experiences and field trips meet strict safety guidelines and we provide expert guidance and support, both before and during your field trip.
Learn MoreWhat makes us different?
Southern Africa's original conservation travel company
We are qualified zoologists and conservationists
Personal guidance before you book
Join real wildlife conservation projects
Enjoy total peace of mind, with 24/7 in–country support
Empower vital conservation initiatives