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Final Reflections and Advice for Future Students
It is our last day here in Botswana and before all the tears began, we asked students to share some of their final reflections and thoughts. Over the past three... keep reading
A Baobab that rose from the Okavango Delta
There are some things that are iconic to the continent of Africa- the big five, delicious food and the majestic Baobab tree. The Baobab is known as the tree of... keep reading
Khama Rhino Sanctuary
The first stop on our journey to the northern part of Botswana was the Khama Rhino Sanctuary; established in 1992, the sanctuary is a “community based wildlife project” aimed at... keep reading
Botho "people are people because of people"
Botswana culture is built on collaboration, community and consultations. Botswana prides itself for being a peaceful country and many say it's because of the spirit of Botho. Botho means people... keep reading
Dijo Di Monate
Dijo di monate (translated to “the food is nice”), is a commonly practiced phrase among some members in our group to describe the cuisine. The type of cuisine in a... keep reading
The Great Outdoors
Sunrise on the Savannah by RaeKenya Walker 6am wake up calls and stretches reaching up to the morning sky. Half awake, a small still voice echoes in my mind. "You... keep reading
Legae means home: Homestay experience
Our Global navigators spent a day with families from Legae Academy to see what daily life Botswana looks like. Some students went golfing, some went to farms in the rural... keep reading
Snap for them!: lessons in learning, landscapes and language.
Our students are learning to find a healthy balance between working hard and playing hard. On Tuesday we started our STEM lessons at the Boma facility. The Boma is about... keep reading
Boma Bus
After two full days of travel, our Session II group traded in planes for a safari shuttle (which we have nicknamed our “boma bus”). This was only the first of... keep reading
Student Blog Takeover Part Three
As we traveled up North to the Okavango Delta our bus rides were filled with many hours of naps, music, and snacks. We also made stops at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary and SOS Orphanage on the way.
Student Blog Takeover Part Two
Wildlife Conservation in Gaborone, Botswana - Session 1 - Week two blog - On Friday, June 21st, we went to a local private school in the city. Legae Academy is... keep reading
Student Blog Takeover Part One
Day 2 - We woke up at 6:45am and got ready for breakfast. Then we headed out to Boma Center where we would have our lessons that day. First we had a lesson on biodiversity and conservation methods.
Hello Gaborone
Hello from Gaborone, Botswana! After a few long days of travel, all the global navigators have arrived! We are staying at Mokolodi Nature Reserve during our time in Gaborone. The... keep reading
Goodbye Session Two Global Navigators
To our Session Two Students: Hi Friends, Alrighty, y’all already know we think that all of you are absolutely awesome…but strap in because we're gonna say it one more time... keep reading
The Okavango Delta
Lions, cheetahs, elephants, oh my! That’s how it goes right?...well that fits perfectly with our time in the Okavango Delta! Monday we went on a game drive and were wowed... keep reading