Educational and Study Tourism in Africa
In
africa,education tourism or edu-tourism refers to any "programme
in which participants travel to a location as a group with the primary
purpose of engaging in a learning experience directly related to the
location" . It is comprised of several sub-types including ecotourism,
heritage tourism,rural/farm tourism, and student exchanges between educational
institutions. The notion of traveling for educational purposes is not
new and its popularity in the tourism market is only expected to increase
both locally and abroad .victoria safaris is eager to increase its tourism
earnings by tapping into this growing market phenomenon.
we take you to East africa where we know and understand best in these
resources.These resources may be categorised into the following dimensions
in kenya and East Africa as a whole :
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Educational
Tourism
These include; Agrotourism in western kenya,community and cultural tours
in kenya,studying aquaculture in ralation to Nile pearch,Tilapia and
catfish in lake victoria to discover their ecological limits;monitoring
flamingoes(birds) migration in kenya to restore declining populations
and manage habitat change; tracking the habitats of rare endemic carnivores-the
African lion and leopard; measuring the impact of public health education
and clinical testing of intestinal parasites of remote villages around
lake victoria ; surveying traditional herbalists to preserve indigenous
knowledge in the western kenya region;a geographical,wildlife clubs,tourism
clubs,agricultural shows and health club tours in kenya are part of
these resourses.
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Community,Cultural
and Historical Education Tourism
This tour takes you to the communities Cultural and themes.These include
:The culture of the luos around Lake Victoria, the culture of the Masai
in the kenya -Tanzania borders, arts and crafts of the western kenya
people ,old architectural drawings and the old buildings in the cities
of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania,different african languages, archaeological
sites, music, dance, slave trade, etc.Markets for Education Tourism
in Sub-Sahara Africa
Ecotourism
and Nature based Educational Tourism
Ecotourism involves visiting natural areas with the objectives of learning,
studying or participating in activities that do not bring negative effects
to the environment; whilst protecting and empowering the local community
socially and economically.We consider an Eco Tour to be a trip that
causes minimal impact to the environment and local people. The site
is usually culturally and biologically diverse and attracts tourists
and students who have a common interest in nature, wildlife and culture.
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By
choosing to go on an Eco Tour you will be given a unique opportunity
to learn and experience nature. In addition a greater awareness of environmental
issues will be developed as well as learning practices that can be incorporated
in to your everyday routine on return. A fundamental element of an Eco
Tour is the education of environmental issues such as, the protection
of natural resources or endangered species, usually relevant to the
destination. This may be conducted through lectures, involvement in
conservation projects or simply by learning from a our knowledgeable
tour guides.
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Rural
Educational Tourism in Africa
The concept of Rural Educational Tourism is a direct expansion of ecotourism,
which encourages visitors to experience rural cultural life at first
hand. Rural Tourism is gathering strong support from small communities
as rural people have realised the benefits of sustainable development
brought about by similar forms of nature travel. Rural Educational tourism
is a mild form of sustainable tourist development and multi-activity
in rural areas through which the visitor/student has the opportunity
to get acquainted with agri/cultural areas, agricultural occupations,
local products, traditional cuisine and the daily life of the people,
as well as the cultural elements and the authentic features of the area,
while showing respect for the environment and tradition. Moreover, this
activity brings visitors closer to nature and rural activities in which
they can participate, be entertained and feel the pleasure of touring,
learning and discovering.At the same time, it mobilises the productive,
cultural and developmental forces of an area, contributing in this way
to the sustainable environmental, economic and social development of
the rural area.Victoria safaris will take you for this tour.
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Study
abroad programs for foreign visitors
Victoria Safaris offers undergraduate students a unique opportunity
to study in East Africa throughout the year.This program aims at preparing
culturally-sensitive and diverse-thinking individuals from various academic
and cultural backgrounds who are committed to experiential cross-cultural
learning.
The
Study Abroad Programmes focus on the following main areas in kenya:-
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Student
Cross Cultural Exchange programme in Kenya;
This takes students to Western Kenya to the land of the Luos of central
Nyanza who have traditionally subsisted on fishing and small scale farming.
Students will be placed in individual homestays where they will begin
to explore issues of tradition vs. modernity, change and continuity
in socio-economic practices, and community vs.state in a capitalist
state.
Here they immerse themselves in the daily life and ritual of their host
community and work with locals on projects chosen by community leaders.They
stay in homesteads in the rural village in kenya where they will eat
local foods,sleep in a local rural homestead,herd cattle ,use oxen plough,ride
bicycles to the market, attend market days,and other village chores.Through
hard work,they begin to understand and appreciate the problems and joys
of living in a developing country.Those seeking overseas voluntary work
and volunteer opportunities abroad will discover the difference one
individual can make.
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Whether
you find yourself teaching English in a school in Africa, building a
community center,or tending to village daily chores in kenya, one thing
is certain: this overseas voluntary work experience will change your
life.These are a transformative experience to remember and to grow on.
All student exchange programs end with 6 to 10 days spent exploring
the environment and culture of the surrounding country. On these adventures,
you might visit the lake victoria wildlife sanctuaries and the Maasai
Mara national reserve, Ndere Island national park and Kakmega forest.
Our high school summer programmes are designed both for adventure and
reflection. This final period of your high school programme offers you
an opportunity to reflect on the experience and how you will integrate
it into your life back home.
The student exchange programme is a two to three week homestay in a
remote rural village.We can extend this programe as per the demands
of the students or the programme organisers.Our
high school summer programs allow a maximum of 18 students per group,have
two leaders and two to three in-country support staff.
Urbanization and change in kenya
This takes students to Nairobi,the capital city of Kenya where they
will examine developmental and environmental issues that are both experienced
and caused by the urban space. Students will meet and discuss with a
selection of Nairobians their understanding and interpretation of the
impact globalization has to them and their city. An urban homestay component
will be used to integrate these discussions and interpretations into
practical knowledge.
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Wildlife
Conservation and Ecology in Kenya
This will allow students to experience first-hand the wonders of Kenya’s
renowned wildlife heritage in the Maasai Mara while exploring the complex
challenges faced by the traditional Maasai communities living in wildlife
protected areas. Students will be encouraged to discuss with their hosts
the intricate relationship that exists between a traditional society
that has managed to fend off the beckoning of westernization and a state
machinery that seeks to embrace westernization at all costs.
Islam
and Tourism in Mombasa
In this final part of the programme students will have an opportunity
to live and interact with an urban Muslim community in Mombasa-the Swahili.
Students will examine the critical role tourism plays in the economy
and lives of Swahili people of Mombasa. They will learn about the challenges
of balancing tourism, conservation in Old Town, and the fragile local
Muslim culture.
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