- Kenya
- Nairobi
About Program
Ecology and Conservation in Kenya
Broaden your knowledge of historical and current threats to tropical wetlands, forest and African savannah ecosystems in Kenya. Athena's program is split evenly between Brackenhurst, an eco-campus in Limuru, Kenya, and the Mara Naboisho Conservancy in the infamous Masai Mara ecosystem. This program is a great fit for anyone who wants to understand the basics of submontane forest regeneration in Kenya and explore human-wildlife relationships in East Africa.
Kenya encompasses savannah, lake lands, the dramatic Great Rift Valley and mountain highlands. It's also home to amazing indigenous flora and fauna!
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Program Highlights
- Optional Coastal Marine module.
- Field Trips: Athena's Kenya program has many field trips and excursions INCLUDED in the price of the program, such as Mara Naboisho, Maasai Village Visit, The Maa Trust, or Watamu Marine National Park.
- Hands-On Learning: Combined lectures & discussions with on-site visits to gain first hand experience in environmental studies.
- Personalized: From the moment you apply to the moment you return, Athena provides the best personalized service in study abroad.
- The meals for the entire program period are included!
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Location
Nairobi is one of the fastest growing cities in Africa with over 3 million people. This city has a wide range of activities to take part in from being a large city to also being the safari capital of Africa. To see Nairobi in its entirety, you must explore the food, music, safaris, people, and shopping.
