TANZANIA CENTER FOR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT STUDIES LOCATION RESEARCH THEMES CORE SKILLS Rhotia, Maasai Steppe, Northern Tanzania Wildlife conservation Climate change African large mammal behavior Carnivore ecology Human-wildlife conflict Community-based conservation GIS Species ID and wildlife census techniques Animal behavior observation Natural resource valuation Basic Swahili language Data collection & analysis Research design and implementation Research presentation WWW.FIELDSTUDIES.ORG/TANZANIA OVERVIEW STEP BEYOND THE TOURIST EXPERIENCE IN EAST AFRICA Few places in the world are more iconic than the African savanna. In Tanzania, baobabs and acacia trees dot the horizon, while wildebeest stampede through the Serengeti on their Great Migration. The Big Five – lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos – are all found here. Tanzania is also home to the Maasai, Iraqw, and Hadzabe tribes, all of whom have rich cultural traditions and strong ties to the land. Tanzania has made progress in protecting its large populations of charismatic wildlife, but this complex landscape faces many challenges. Our research focuses on understanding the impacts of climate change, habitat fragmentation, and competition for resources and promotes successful coexistence between humans and the country’s incredible wildlife. LIFE AT THE CENTER Learn to live the pole pole lifestyle at SFS’ Moyo Hill Camp. Surrounded by Tanzania’s world-famous national parks and wildlife, it’s the perfect home base for expeditions into the field. Campus is reminiscent of summer camp, with plenty of outdoor and communal spaces, while the small, friendly community of Rhotia is just a short walk away. Dorm living in four-person bandas (cabins) Kitchen and dining hall, and on-site cooking staff Community soccer games and local running routes Classroom, library, and computer lab Volleyball, gazebo, fire pit, and lounge areas Fleet of safari cruisers 28 The School for Field Studies