The mission
Built for groups who want more than a trip
Private journeys give you exclusive access to our conservation network, our field partners and our expertise. You define the outcome, whether that’s a school group gaining field science experience, a corporate team fulfilling CSR goals, or a women-only cohort connecting with community-led conservation.
Every private journey is co-designed with you. We handle all logistics, safety, local partnerships and on-ground coordination.
OUR PRIVATE GROUPS PROGRAMMES
Each programme is named for its destination and designed around the conservation priorities of that region.
WildeSouthAfrica
7 Day Incredible Adventure
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
WildeCapture
7 Day Game Capture Mission
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
Available: Between April and September
WildeTanzania
10 Day 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
WildeKZN
7 Day Hands-on Wildlife Conservation
Immerse yourself in a hands-on wildlife conservation programme focused on protectingAfrica’s most threatened species.
Open To anyone with a passion for conservation
Where: Durban, South Africa
Available: Between April and September
WildeUganda
10 Day 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
WildeEcuador
13 Day 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
WildeCheetah
14 Day Cheetah Conservation Mission
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
WildeReptile
10 Day Reptile Conservation
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 - March
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
WildeTiger – Coming soon
Wilde Tiger
Coming soon
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation.
WildeTusk – Trek
8 Day 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
WildeTurtle
7, 11 or 14 Day Sea Turtle Conservation Mission
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
Available: All-year round
WildeHatch
7, 11 or 14 Day Hatching Turtle Conservation Mission
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
WildeCroc
14 or 30 Day Crocodile Conservation Mission
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
WildeJungle
17 Day 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
WildeBioBlitz
10 Day Conservation Mission
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 fitness and a real interest in field conservation
Where: Arlequín Reserve, Ecuador
When: All-year round
WildeThailand
14 Day Wildlife Rescue & Elephant Husbandry Missions
Discover Wildlife conservation in action at Thailand’s premier rescue & rehabilitation missions. Embark on an unforgettable Wilde Tracks Collaboration journey into the world of wildlife and elephant care.
Open to: Anyone in good health and fitness with a real interest in animal care
Where: Thailand
When: All-year round as single mission or combination of programmes
WildeHorse
7 Day Horse Riding Conservation Mission
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/em>
WildeMarine
7 Days Marine conservation experience
Embark on an immersive marine conservation experience along South Africa’s spectacular coastline, where you’ll work alongside professional marine biologists, conservationists, and wildlife rehabilitation specialists on genuine research and conservation initiatives.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation
When: All year round
Where: Western Cape, South Africa
WildePenguin – Coming soon
Penguin Conservation Mission
A rare opportunity to support rescued penguins and other marine life
Coming soon!
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation
Where: Western Cape, South Africa
WildePolar – Coming soon
Wilde Polar - Coming Soon
A Rare Opportunity to Explore Polar Bear Welfare, Nutrition, Health, and Husbandry
Where: Canada
When: Coming soon
WildeHarmony
14 Day Elephant Field Conservation Mission
Take part in real hands-on field research focusing on wild Asian elephants within a dynamic forest–farmland landscape where conservation meets human livelihoods. Activities include behavioural monitoring, individual identification, and movement tracking, with detailed records of herd composition, social interactions, feeding patterns, and habitat use contributing to a real-time understanding of elephant ecology and behaviour in the field.
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation.
Where: Thailand
When: All-year round
WildeTusk – Immersion
7 Day Elephant Conservation Immersion
Step into the forests of Laos, where Asian elephants move freely through protected habitat and conservation is driven by science, observation, and hands-on field learning. This immersive programme offers direct experience in elephant behaviour, welfare, and applied conservation medicine alongside veterinarians, biologists, and research teams.
Open to: Anyone with relative fitness and a passion for conservation
Where: Luang Prabang, Laos
When: All-year round, set dates
WildeAustralia – Coming soon
Wilde Australia
Coming soon
Open to: Anyone with a passion for conservation.
