Curated Missions
Wilde Tracks
The majority of our conservation travel missions are open to anyone with a passion for wildlife, conservation and meaningful travel, and no qualifications are required. We also offer selected programmes specifically designed for families, veterinary students seeking university credits, and industry professionals.
Wilde Tracks runs both group trips for the general public and fully tailored private experiences for families, corporates, special occasions, sports teams, photographers, schools and more.
TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE
Our Programmes
WildeTracks offers many conservation travel missions. Search below by country.
WildeRescue
14 Day Wildlife Rescue Conservation Mission
Join a qualified wildlife veterinarian and an award-winning biologist at Guatemala’s premier rescue centre, nestled in the lush tropical rainforest. Spend your days caring for exotic animals through hands-on husbandry in specialised enclosures, implementing creative environmental enrichment, and developing your own behavioural study on parrots and primates.
Open to: Anyone studying or qualified in animal care or conservation industries
Where: Flores, Guatemala
When: All-year round
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
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
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
WildeTurtle
7+ 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
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
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
WildeTusk – Vet
6 Day Elephant Veterinary Conservation Mission
Learn from a global team of Asian elephant veterinary and conservation specialists in this intensive training course in elephant conservation medicine. The programme takes place within a unique learning environment home to rescued Asian elephants, their mahouts, and dedicated veterinary infrastructure including an on-site elephant hospital, laboratory, classrooms, and extensive forest habitat.
Open to: Anyone studying or working in the animal care industry, such as pre vet/assistant, nurse/vet students, qualified nurse/vets & animal care professionals
Where: Laos
When: All-year round
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
As pioneers we understand that conservation cannot be tackled from one angle; it requires a holistic approach that secures sustainable funding and long-term results.
As a knowledge hub for ethical travel, we are building a global network of environmental advocates actively involved in the preservation of our planet’s biodiversity.
As pioneers we understand that conservation cannot be tackled from one angle; it requires a holistic approach that secures sustainable funding and long-term results.
As a knowledge hub for ethical travel, we are building a global network of environmental advocates actively involved in the preservation of our planet’s biodiversity.
