The Botswana Wildlife Training Institute (est. 1984) is a government funded educational facility in Botswana. It is located adjacent to the Maun Wildlife Educational Park, on the Thamalakane River near Maun in the North-West District. [1]
It operates under the Botswana Department of Wildlife & National Parks (DWNP), and the Botswana Ministry of Environment, Wildlife & Tourism. [1]
It has programs for: wildlife management and wildlife conservation, professional tour guide certification, and Japanese language training. [1]
Short continuing education courses include: [1]
The training institute celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2009 with a graduation ceremony for 70 students. [2]
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