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

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

Wildlife Forensics Conservation Mission
This hands-on course dives deep into the world of wildlife crime, with expert-led sessions covering forensic entomology, postmortems, decomposition processes, veterinary pathology, bird poisoning, toxicology, and crime scene management.

Open to: Anyone with a genuine interest in wildlife forensics and justice
Where: Cape Town, South Africa
When: All-year round

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

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
When: Between April and September

Wildlife & Domestic Veterinary Mission
Step into the wild and make a real impact in Malawi’s premier wildlife rescue sanctuary! Work side-by-side with an experienced wildlife veterinarian as you assist in health checks, emergency rescues, and daily care of rescued animals.

Open to: Vet students
Where: Lilongwe, Malawi
When: All-year round

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
Where: Western Cape, South Africa
When: All-year round
For: Specialised Veterinary Focused Mission available for private groups

Veterinary Medicine Without Limits: Wildlife, Mixed Practice
Designed to showcase veterinary medicine in all its variety, the experience brings together wildlife veterinary work, mixed practice, field medicine, emergency cases and everyday clinical care.

Open to: Anyone studying or working in the animal care industry.
Where: South Africa
When: Various dates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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