The mission
Built for groups who want more than a trip
Our private group missions combine hands-on conservation, real impact and unforgettable travel, while taking the stress out of organising a group trip or vetting the best conservation projects. A mission tailored to your group.
Your mission can be built around your interests, experience and goals. From wildlife veterinary work and conservation research to wildlife rescue, game capture, marine conservation and more, we can help create an itinerary that gives your group the kind of experience and impact you’re looking for whilst aligning to real conservation needs.
Choose your preferred dates. Private groups have greater flexibility when it comes to scheduling. Where possible, we can work around your group’s availability and create a departure date that suits you.
PRIVATE GROUP CONSERVATION MISSIONS
Each mission is named for its destination and designed around the conservation priorities of that region.
WildeBelize
An unforgettable adventure in wildlife medicine at Belize’s premier wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre. Work side-by-side with a qualified wildlife veterinarian, gaining hands-on experience in real clinical settings. From learning reptile medicine during a visit to an iguana rehabilitation centre to participating in annual health exams of resident animals.
Open to: Anyone with a genuine interest in wildlife medicine and conservation
Where: San Ignacio, Belize
When: All-year round
WildeBioBlitz
Participate in hands-on field conservation efforts, including monitoring transects for the rapid response tracking of the critically endangered Mindo Harlequin-Toad. You'll learn the art of scientific photography using standardised methods and work alongside renowned field biologists specialising in herpetology, ornithology, entomology, and mammalogy.
Open to: Anyone in good health and a real interest in field conservation
Where: Arlequín Reserve, Ecuador
When: All-year round
WildeCapture
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure where you’ll learn darting techniques and master various dart guns used in wildlife conservation, including darting from the helicopter.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation
Where: Ladysmith, South Africa
When: Between April and September
WildeCheetah
Step into the extraordinary world of wildlife veterinary care with a hands-on programme dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of over 120 cheetahs - all saved from the illegal wildlife trade.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation or studying or qualified in the veterinary or captive care industries
Where: Somaliland
When: Between January and March
WildeCroc
Join the Crocodile Research course and gain hands-on experience working with crocodiles, primates, and a variety of Belize’s incredible wildlife while exploring the country’s rich and diverse ecosystems.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation
Where: Placencia, Belize
When: All-year round
WildeDental
Wilde Dental Mission
Step into WildeDental, where veterinary learning meets global adventure. This immersive programme offers hands-on training in wildlife dentistry across a variety of international locations, introducing participants to diverse species, ecosystems, and real-world clinical challenges.
Open to: Anyone interested in dentistry and conservation
Where: Varying locations
When: All-year round, set dates
WildeEcuador
Ecuador Conservation
The mission offers direct engagement with the work of Amazoonico Wildlife Rescue Centre, Ecuador’s largest centre for the rehabilitation of wild animals that are victims of illegal trafficking. Taking part in this journey means actively supporting conservation programs that are essential for the protection of Amazonian biodiversity.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation and humanitarian projects with medium physical endurance, adaptability and mental fortitude
Where: Quito, Ecuador
When: All-year round
WildeHarmony – Coming Soon
Coming Soon.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation.
Where: Thailand
When: All-year round
WildeHatch
Work alongside a dedicated team of experts at a beachside conservation site in Costa Rica, protect nesting sea turtles and hatchlings in Costa Rica while supporting coastal wildlife research and care.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation
Where: Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
When: All-year round
WildeHorse
WildeHorse is an immersive conservation experience set within a 50,000-acre Zimbabwean wilderness actively being restored into a thriving Big 5 reserve. This is not a fixed itinerary programme, each day is shaped by your interests, the movement of wildlife, and the rhythm of the bush.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation. No horse riding experience required
Where: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
When: All-year round
WildeJungle
Jungle Conservation Mission
Immerse yourself in hands-on conservation at our wildlife release site, Bosque Escondido, located in the heart of Costa Rica’s tropical forest. This unique programme invites you to live and work alongside wildlife specialists, contributing directly to the protection and rehabilitation of some of the country’s most vulnerable species.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation and relative fitness
Where: Bosque Escondido, Costa Rica
When: All-year round
WildePenguin
Penguin Conservation Mission
A rare opportunity to support rescued penguins and other marine life.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation
Where: South Africa
When: Various dates
WildePolar – Coming soon
Wilde Polar - Coming Soon
A Rare Opportunity to Explore Polar Bear Welfare, Nutrition, Health, and Husbandry
Where: Canada
When: Coming soon
WildeRelocation
This immersive Wilde Tracks Collaboration Mission offers participants the opportunity to experience the realities of professional wildlife management and conservation work alongside an experienced field team.
Open to: Anyone studying or working in the animal care industry, private or family groups, or tourism
Where: South Africa
When: Various dates
WildeReptile
This intensive course offers you the chance to work alongside wildlife experts and herpetologists as you gain practical skills in reptile conservation, snake handling, and cutting-edge anti-venom research. Learn how to safely capture and relocate crocodiles, respond to real snake call-outs, rehabilitate small mammals, and assist in the production of life-saving anti-venom.
Open to: Anyone comfortable with snakes or interested in reptile research, swimming is optional but preferred
Where: Hluhwe, South Africa
When: October to March
WildeSouthAfrica
Embark on the trip of a lifetime with WildeSouthAfrica, a curated conservation mission by Wilde Tracks. An unforgettable journey through the wild, where ancient landscapes and fresh tracks reveal the untamed soul of Africa.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation
Where: Ladysmith, South Africa
When: Between April and September
WildeTanzania
Conservation & Humanitarian Mission
Experience a unique journey combining cultural immersion, community support, and wildlife exploration in Tanzania. Through the participation of each traveler in this journey, we are able to directly finance tangible and measurable impact on the ground.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for humanitarian & conservation efforts
Where: Arusha, Karatu Tanzania
When: All-year round
WildeTurtle
Get off on a remarkable journey through Costa Rica, dedicating your time to the conservation of endangered sea turtles while discovering the nation’s breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage with this Wilde Tracks Collaboration.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation
Where: Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
When: All-year round
WildeTusk – Trek
Elephant Conservation Mission
This immersive elephant conservation expedition is designed for travellers seeking a journey that directly contributes to wildlife protection in Laos. Combining hands-on field experience with cultural connection, this small group programme offers a rare opportunity to support elephant conservation in one of Southeast Asia’s most important landscapes.
Open to: Anyone with relative fitness and a passion for conservation
Where: Luang Prabang, Laos
When: Available set dates October to April
WildeUganda
Wildlife Conservation
Embark on a journey through Uganda, where extraordinary wildlife encounters, immersive conservation work, and meaningful cultural connections come together in one unforgettable experience. Begin with safari adventures in Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you’ll spot elephants, buffalo, antelope, and rich birdlife, before cruising along the Kazinga Channel, known for its high concentration of hippos and wildlife.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation and humanitarian projects with a medium fitness level
Where: Entebbe, Uganda
When: All-year round
WildeVet
The WildeVet Collaboration Mission offers three distinct ways to experience wildlife veterinary medicine, with options designed to suit different backgrounds, experience levels and learning objectives.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation, or studying or working in the animal care industry.
Where: South Africa
When: Various dates
