Rhino Conservation

Rhino poaching remains one of Africa’s most urgent conservation crises, with three of the five rhino species now critically endangered. Our rhino conservation experience gives you exclusive, supervised access to a live darting and research operation. Working alongside a wildlife veterinarian and field team, you’ll help attach tracking devices, take DNA samples, administer treatment and monitor vital signs — contributing directly to anti-poaching intelligence and species monitoring. This is the flagship experience in our conservation programme and one of the most sought-after wildlife encounters in South Africa.

Elephant Conservation

African elephants face mounting pressure from poaching, habitat loss and increasing human–wildlife conflict. Through our elephant conservation experience, you’ll join a field team working on the ground to protect these gentle giants. Depending on what is scheduled during your visit, activities may include supporting identification and tracking work, learning how human–elephant conflict is managed in practice, and assisting with data collection that informs long-term herd protection strategies across Southern Africa.

Wild Dog Conservation

The African wild dog is one of the continent’s most endangered carnivores, with fewer than 6 600 individuals remaining in fragmented populations. Our wild dog conservation experience brings you into close contact with these remarkable pack hunters during active fieldwork. You’ll assist conservation teams with tasks such as monitoring pack dynamics, supporting collar-fitting operations and helping gather data that is critical to maintaining viable wild dog populations in protected reserves.

Lion Conservation

Africa’s lion populations have declined by more than 40% over the past two decades, driven by habitat loss, human–wildlife conflict and prey depletion. Our lion conservation experience allows you to support the vital fieldwork being carried out to understand and protect remaining lion populations. Work alongside conservation professionals as they carry out monitoring, research and management operations aimed at securing a future for these iconic predators.

Hyena Conservation

Spotted hyenas are among Africa’s most misunderstood and unfairly persecuted predators. Despite playing a critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems through scavenging and predation, hyena populations face serious threats from habitat fragmentation, snaring and human–wildlife conflict. Our hyena conservation experience takes you behind the scenes with field researchers working to change perceptions and protect hyena clans. You’ll learn how these highly intelligent, socially complex animals are monitored and managed, and contribute to the research that is helping shift conservation priorities in their favour.

Pangolin Conservation

Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals on earth. Shy, nocturnal and extraordinarily difficult to find in the wild, all eight species now face extinction — relentlessly poached for their scales and meat by a global illegal trade that shows little sign of slowing. Ranger Buck Safaris does not offer a dedicated standalone pangolin safari, because no honest guide can promise a wild pangolin sighting. What we offer instead is something more powerful: an invitation to become part of the solution.

Ranger Buck has joined Pangolin.Africa’s Guardian initiative, and he is challenging every guest, follower and wildlife lover to do the same. Complete the free 15-minute Pangolin Guardian course online, earn your certificate, and become an active voice for one of Africa’s most secretive and threatened animals. For travellers with a deep passion for pangolin conservation, we can also arrange visits to accredited pangolin sanctuaries as part of a tailor-made itinerary — giving you a rare, close encounter with these remarkable animals in an ethical rescue and rehabilitation environment. Every safari you take with Ranger Buck Safaris helps keep wild places viable and conservation work funded. You do not need a pangolin safari to make a difference. You just need to show up.