• Discover - EcoLife's Vets-in-the-Wild Expedition is a unique experience from the first day when you board our Safari bus and the wheels start turning, heading towards the wildlife rich areas of the beautiful country we call home - South Africa.

• Learn - Our passion is educating students and enriching their lives with the hands-on and up close practical programmes by local veterinarians and wildlife conservationists.

• Impact - By joining our expeditions you form part of a community making a positive contribution in the field of wildlife veterinary science and conservation. When possible our students assist in real-life projects under the supervision of local veterinarians.

This Expedition is ideal for pre-vet students as well as those in the fields of veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing and veterinary technicians.

Your flight will arrive at OR Tambo International Airport. As you exit the customs area, you will be greeted by a super size statue of Oliver Tambo EcoLife Representatives will meet you at the Arrivals Hall and take you to your overnight stay near the airport.

We check out of our overnight stay near the airport and visit a wildlife veterinary hospital. Wildlife is not adapted to our modern world and those with broken wings, poisoned and other injuries need urgent treatment and rehabilitation.

We head out to the bush and set up camp.

We spend two days shadowing a wildlife veterinarian. Nothing is staged. Every expedition is unique. You will work with wildlife and assist the team with the capture and care of the animals.

We are on the move again. Rhino poaching is rife and there are many rhino orphans in need of intensive care. Our expeditions takes us to one of these facilities where we learn the ins-and-outs of rhino care.

Taking care of wildlife rescued from circuses and abandoned pets is not an easy task. We learn about nutrition, sensory stimulation as environmental enrichment, social behavior and all the essential care of captive animals.

We set up camp at the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains. Our days are filled with lectures, practicals and outreach to local communities.

Animals, humans and habitat are all connected and it is imperative to keep all three healthy. Our experts will take give you insights into their world during the last few days.

We strike camp and depart back to the airport in time for your flight home.

Until we see each other again!

Please note that the itinerary is a broad overview of activities. The fine schedule will be provided closer to departure.