Turn your passion for wildlife into real conservation impact
Reserve your place in the 2026 program by completing the form below:
A purpose-driven, hands-on conservation experience placing you alongside wildlife vets in Africa’s most dynamic environments.
If you’ve ever dreamed of helping protect Africa’s wildlife — this is your opportunity to step in with purpose.
No veterinary background required.
WILDEST VET PROGRAM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This 12 – day program blends vet-led exposure with hands-on conservation work, giving you meaningful involvement without needing a veterinary background. It’s built for people wanting more than tourism — people who want their time in Africa to matter.
Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, conservation-minded traveller, photographer, midlife gap-year explorer, or someone seeking a meaningful reset, this program offers genuine involvement in Africa’s conservation story.
What You’ll Experience
Join real conservation operations guided by wildlife professionals & veterinarians
Assist with wildlife monitoring, data collection, reserve management
Support wildlife relocation projects, rescue operations and ethical species management
Learn how conservation decisions are made on the ground
••Gain access to real veterinary procedures as a hands- on participant.
No experience is required — only enthusiasm, curiosity and a desire to make an impact.
What You’ll Walk Away With
A deep, behind-the-scenes understanding of Africa’s conservation challenges
Practical conservation exposure which only a few people ever experience
Purposeful memories and meaningful wildlife stories
A stronger personal connection to Africa and the species you help protect
A certificate of participation
THIS PROGRAM IS FOR:
Adults seeking purposeful travel
Conservation supporters
Wildlife enthusiasts
Career-changers exploring conservation work
WHAT’S INCLUCDED:
Transfer to/from George Airport
Free entry to reserves/wildlife farms
Transport between field operations
Accommodation & meals
Field activities & conservation operations
••Certificate of participation & branded apparel.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
International and domestic flights
Visas & medical insurance
Special meals (e.g. vegan — optional surcharge)
••Personal expenses & optional weekend activities
2026 PROGRAM DATES
March 1 — March 14
April 12 — April 25
May 24 — June 6 (combined veterinary student + vet-led conservation)
July 26 — August 8
September 6 — September 19 Combined Veterinary student+ Vet-led conservation)