Over the next eight days, you’ll be immersed in real-world conservation, working alongside a highly experienced wildlife veterinarian and field team in the Greater Kruger region. This is a hands-on journey into the complex, often emotional, and always vital work being done to protect South Africa’s wildlife.

Each day brings new adventures, fieldwork, and unforgettable encounters — here’s a taste of what’s in store:

🐾 Wildlife Veterinary Interventions

tep into the world of frontline conservation as you assist the wildlife vet and team with real, high-impact work that protects animals and preserves ecosystems. Depending on the needs of the moment, your involvement may include:

• Rescuing snared animals, removing wire traps and helping treat injuries in the field

• De-horning rhinos to prevent poaching

• Relocating predators involved in human-wildlife conflict

• Translocating game species to support genetic diversity and ecosystem health

🐍 Reptile Medicine & Handling

Spend a full day with a renowned reptile veterinarian, diving deep into the world of reptiles. Learn species-specific medical care, husbandry, and handling techniques — from pythons to tortoises.

🐕 Community Outreach & Domestic Animal Care

Participate in a day of community veterinary outreach, treating domestic dogs, cats, and livestock. This compassionate work prevents the spread of disease from domestic animals to wildlife and strengthens community ties to conservation.

🚙 Full-Day Game Drive in Kruger National Park

Enjoy a full-day safari in the iconic Kruger National Park, guided by a qualified expert. Track the Big Five, discover hidden gems of the park, and enjoy a scenic lunch inside the reserve.

🎯 Darting & Wildlife Immobilization Training

Receive expert training on wildlife darting, including a safety briefing, learning to dart from the ground, and — conditions permitting — from a helicopter. This essential skill is part of ethical wildlife management.

🧪 Wildlife Necropsy

If a carcass is available, join the vet team for a necropsy (animal autopsy). This is a powerful educational opportunity to understand causes of death, disease, and the anatomy of wildlife.

🦒 Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Visit

Spend half a day at a respected wildlife rehabilitation center, where you'll learn about the care, feeding, and eventual release of orphaned or injured animals — from baby antelope to raptors and primates.

🎓 Lectures, Mentorship & Ethical Game Capture

Throughout the week, enjoy daily informal lectures and dedicated Q&A sessions with the wildlife vet. Discuss everything from career paths in wildlife medicine to conservation ethics, field challenges, and species-specific game capture protocols.

🌍 More Than a Safari — This is Impact

This program is a unique balance of fieldwork, conservation science, and real-world impact. Whether you’re treating a wounded animal, relocating a rhino, or giving a puppy its first vaccine, every moment contributes to the larger goal of wildlife protection.

Wake up to the sounds of the bush one last time and enjoy a relaxed final breakfast with your new-found friends — fellow adventurers, conservationists, and future colleagues. Reflect on the life-changing experiences you've shared, the animals you’ve helped, and the knowledge you’ve gained.

Whether you're heading home to take your next steps toward a career in wildlife, veterinary science, or conservation — or simply planning your next return to South Africa — you leave with deep connections, unforgettable memories, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Until next time, thank you for being part of something that truly matters.