Wildlife Care Expedition

Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts as well as professionals in the conservation field. Comfortable accommodation is provided in guesthouses and lodges.

• Participate in authentic, hands-on conservation activities.

• Contribute to ongoing wildlife conservation and reserve management projects.

• Meet pioneering conservationists, wildlife veterinarians, and wildlife managers.

• Learn practical wildlife management and conservation techniques from experienced professionals.

• Track wildlife and observe animal behaviour in their natural habitat.

• Explore the challenges and successes of modern conservation in South Africa.

• Support local conservation initiatives through your positive contribution.

• Experience small-group expeditions.

• Return home with practical knowledge, unforgettable experiences, and a deeper appreciation for Africa's wildlife and the people protecting it.

• Meet your EcoLife expedition leader at O.R. Tambo International Airport.

• Transfer to your accommodation.

• Expedition briefing and introductions.

• Overview of South African wildlife conservation.

• Welcome dinner.

• Visit a rhino sanctuary and learn about conservation challenges.

• Meet reserve managers and conservation specialists.

• Observe rhino monitoring techniques.

• Explore anti-poaching strategies and reserve security.

• Sunset game drive.

• Join wildlife monitoring activities in a private wildlife reserve.

• Learn about habitat management.

• Track large mammals with experienced field guides.

• Discuss population management and biodiversity.

• Evening conservation discussion around the campfire

• Meet predator conservation specialists.

• Learn about cheetah biology and conservation challenges.

• Explore breeding and genetic management programmes.

• Discuss human-wildlife conflict mitigation.

• Afternoon photographic safari.

• Assist with wildlife monitoring where operationally possible.

• Learn about reserve operations.

• Explore ecological relationships within the savanna ecosystem.

• Bush walk with qualified field guides.

• Night drive focusing on nocturnal wildlife.

• Explore one of South Africa's most spectacular landscapes.

• Learn how geology influences biodiversity.

• Visit viewpoints overlooking the Blyde River Canyon.

• Afternoon nature walk.

• Discussion on water conservation and ecosystem connectivity.

• Discover crocodile biology and ecology.

• Learn about captive management and conservation breeding.

• Explore reptile conservation challenges.

• Breakfast.

• Expedition wrap-up.

• Presentation of participation certificates.

• Transfer to OR Tambo International Airport