The mission
You don’t just watch.
You fund it.
Tourism missions are designed for anyone with a passion for conservation and no veterinary or scientific background. You experience the full richness of Africa, its wildlife, landscapes and communities, while directly funding the interventions protecting it.
Every booking covers helicopter operations, wildlife collars, veterinary fees and essential medicines. You see where your money goes. You meet the people it supports. You leave as something more than a tourist.
OUR TOURISM PROGRAMMES
Each programme is named for its destination and designed around the conservation priorities of that region.
WildeSouthAfrica
7 Days of 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: Any one with a passion for conservation
Available: Between April and September
WildeCapture
7 Day Game Capture Mission
This immersive program gives you the rare opportunity to actively participate in essential conservation efforts when needed. This may include rhino dehorning, emergency call outs or predator collaring, all vital to protecting endangered species.
Open to: Any one with a passion for conservation
Available: May & August
WildeTanzania
10 Days 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
Available: All-year round
WildeKZN
7 Days of 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
Available: Between April and September
WildeUganda
10 Days Wildlife Conservation
Embark on a journey through Uganda. Adopt a One Health approach to support Gorilla conservation. Take an active role in pangolin rehabilitation, chimpanzee monitoring and work with local communities to promote co-existence with wildlife.
Open to: anyone with a passion for conservation and humanitarian projects with a medium fitness level
When: All year round.
WildeEcuador
13 Days Wildlife 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.
Open to: anyone with a passion for conservation and humanitarian projects with medium physical endurance, adaptability and mental fortitude
When: All year round, excluding May
WildeCheetah
14 Day Conservation Mission
Step into the extraordinary world of wildlife veterinary care with a hands-on program 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
When: Between January and March
WildeReptile
10 Days Wilde Reptile - from fieldwork to anti-venom
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.
Open to: anyone comfortable with snakes or interested in reptile research, swimming is optional but preferred
When: October - March
WildeDental
10 Days Wilde Reptile - from fieldwork to anti-venom
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.
Open to: anyone comfortable with snakes or interested in reptile research, swimming is optional but preferred
When: October - March
WildeIndia
Indian Tiger
Coming soon
Open to: anyone with a passion for conservation.
WildeTusk
8 Day Elephant Veterinary & Conservation Missions
Experience elephants in care, on rewilding journeys, and in the wild through three immersive Laos conservation missions
Open to: Anyone with relative fitness and a passion for conservation
When: Available set dates October - 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
Available: Year Round
WildeHatch
7, 11 or 14 Day Protect nesting sea turtles & hatchlings
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
Available: Year Round
WildeThailand
14 Days 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: Available year round as single mission or combination of programmes
When: Anyone in good health and fitness with a real interest in animal care
WildeHorse
7 Days 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 program - 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. Max weight of 85kg for riding
When: Available year round
