Over the course of 12 unforgettable days, you’ll be immersed in the complex and urgent world of wildlife conservation and forensics. Based in one of South Africa’s most biodiverse regions, this program combines scientific investigation, legal training, and frontline fieldwork to equip you with the skills needed to protect endangered species and combat wildlife crime. Whether you're examining a crime scene, tracking rhinos on foot, or preparing expert testimony for a mock trial, each day brings new challenges — and real impact.

🔬 Forensics in the Field

Dive deep into the science behind wildlife crime with expert-led sessions in:

• Forensic entomology & decomposition processes

• Veterinary wildlife pathology & post-mortems

• Bird poisoning & toxicology

• Crime scene management & evidence collection

⚖️ From Field to Courtroom

Understand the legal framework that supports conservation:

• Draft witness statements & prepare evidence

• Practice delivering expert testimony

• Participate in a realistic moot court simulation

🐾 Hands-On Conservation Skills

Train with professionals on the front lines:

• Dart gun handling & wildlife pharmacology

• Animal handling techniques

• Anti-poaching behavior & field tactics

• Firearm safety & ballistics basics

• Survival training & wildlife tracking — even by starlight

🌍 Explore & Understand the Landscape

Experience South Africa’s biodiversity through unforgettable excursions:

• Track animals in private game reserves

• Learn game reserve management from conservation experts

• Hike Cape Point’s breathtaking coastal cliffs

• Walk the beach at Yzerfontein with sundowners in hand

🐢 Marine & Wildlife Conservation

Gain insight into the protection of marine life and endangered species:

• Visit turtle rehabilitation centers & marine bird hospitals

• Learn about seal ecology and marine veterinary practices

• Explore a cheetah conservation center and meet the animals up close

🎭 Culture & Connection

Build community and explore local heritage:

• Join a guided cultural experience at !Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre

• Discover the past, present, and future of African wildlife at the South African Museum

• Enjoy free time at Camps Bay & the V&A Waterfront, plus a fun surfing lesson on South Africa’s stunning coast

🌿 A Program with Purpose

This 12-day journey is more than training — it’s a transformative experience designed for future conservation leaders. Learn how science, law, and fieldwork unite to protect the planet’s most vulnerable species.

Join us on the front lines. Make your impact.

After a final breakfast together, it’s time to say goodbye to the landscapes, wildlife, and people that made this experience unforgettable. You’ll be transferred back to Cape Town for your departure, taking with you not only new skills and knowledge, but a renewed sense of purpose in the global fight to protect endangered species.

Though your time here ends, your journey in conservation is just beginning.