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, and all eight species are now threatened with extinction. These shy, nocturnal creatures are poached at devastating scale for their scales and meat, making pangolin conservation one of the most pressing wildlife challenges on the continent. Our pangolin conservation experience offers a rare and deeply moving encounter with these elusive animals. Working alongside specialist conservationists, you’ll gain insight into rescue, rehabilitation and release programmes, and learn what is being done on the ground to combat the illegal wildlife trade that threatens their survival.