Conservation Laboratory at Mpala is an 11-day immersive field-based adventure for high school students that traverses Kenya’s remarkable biodiversity. Participants will stay at the Mpala Research Centre, situated on a 50,000-acre expanse of the Laikipia Plateau, home to a diverse array of wildlife. The centre is celebrated for its rigorous scientific research, particularly in ecology, genomics, and conservation biology, in collaboration with prestigious institutions such as Princeton University and the Smithsonian Institution.
Over nine days, students will participate in masterclasses led by researchers and scientists at Mpala, and work on group projects based on their observations and learnings. The programme concludes with two days of tourism and adventure, with visits to the enchanting Ngare Ndare Forest and the Ol Pejeta Conservancy for a rich and unforgettable experience of Kenya’s natural beauty.
Over nine days, participants will attend a blend of lectures, seminars and field visits where they will learn about various topics, such as the work being done at Mpala and its landscape, human-wildlife interaction, the role of ecotourism in conservation, community engagement, and more.
Participants will form groups under the guidance of their accompanying teachers and pick a topic to research. At the end of the programme, they will submit a research report, after which they will receive their certificates.
The programme ends with two days of immersion in the region’s abundant flora and fauna through day trips to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy and the Ngare Ndare Forest.
Participants leave with rich insights into the efforts to protect wildlife, the role local communities play in conservation, science and technology and its impact on preserving ecosystems, and the need for global outreach and cooperation in ecological preservation.
Tentative dates of visit: 16th December 2024 – 27th December 2024.
Batch Size: 26 Participants
Certification: Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a certificate from SternaXP and the Mpala Research Centre
Costing: INR 2,25,000 (with GST). The cost includes accommodation, meals, transportation, entry costs for scheduled activities, academic costs, guided learning, and certificates. It does not include airfare, visa, or insurance.
Registration: Please get in touch with us via one of the following channels – connect@sternaxp.com or +91 7096069696.
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