Highlights include:
Explore Etosha National Park, where you can see elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, and many birds.
Visiting the Cheetah Conservation Fund, a global leader in conservation science and community engagement
Experience daily life and learning at the NaDEET Environmental Education Centre in the Namib Desert.
Meet and learn from Himba and Damara communities, local farm families, and conservation experts.
Travel through the Namib Desert, coastal areas, and community-run conservancies.
Course details at a glance
Dates: May 14 – June 3, 2026
Credits: 1–3 credits (flexible option)
Cost: About $7,000, covering airfare, meals, lodging, transportation, and activities.
Housing: You’ll stay in campsites, guest lodges, hotels, and at the NaDEET Centre.
Eligibility: Sophomores–seniors in Fisheries & Wildlife, Environmental Science, Sustainability, GeogrEligibility: Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors majoring in Fisheries & Wildlife, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Geography, Human Dimensions, History, or similar fields.
Required Enrollment:
Students participating in the Namibia Study Tour must enroll in a mini-session course (NRES-042: Namibia 2026). The course meets Tuesdays in Hardin Hall 163 from 5:00–6:30 PM, running March 24 – May 11. These meetings prepare students for field activities, logistics, safety, and academic expectations prior to departure.
Full itinerary (interactive):
https://wetu.com/ItineraryOutputs/Discovery/22246da9-f614-407f-94d7-d3ab731b056d
Faculty Leaders
Lindsey Chizinski
Lecturer, School of Natural Resources
lchizinski2@nebraska.edu
Chris Chizinski
Professor, School of Natural Resources
cchizinski2@nebraska.edu