Join Wilde Tracks for a hands-on conservation expedition unlike any other. WildeKZN takes you beyond the safari — into the field, on foot, and off the beaten path, where every track tells a story and every step brings you closer to the wild heart of South Africa.

Embark on the trip of a lifetime to South Africa, where your place helps directly fund critical conservation efforts. Experience the thrill of seeing your contributions in action, funding helicopter operations, wildlife collars and tags, veterinary fees, and essential medicines. This isn't just a trip; it’s an immersive, hands-on, transformative adventure that will turn you into a passionate advocate for wildlife.

This extraordinary privilege offers a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into a world usually hidden from the public eye, working directly with local communities and conservation experts.

Guided by qualified field professionals, you’ll enjoy game drives to spot the Big Five, picnics in the heart of the reserve, and the serenity of being in nature.

This journey is the perfect blend of personal enjoyment and profound impact, ensuring memories that will last a lifetime while making a tangible difference for the environment and wildlife. 

🐾 Open To

• Anyone with a passion for conservation

🔍 Available Trips

• 24 - 30 August 2026

📩 Booking Information

If “Book Now” is available:

• Click the Book Now button to secure your place on the mission. Select the departure date and the applicable package.

• A deposit is required to confirm your spot - spaces are limited and cannot be held without payment

• The remaining balance is split into three instalments, with final payment due 90 days prior to departure

• If booking within 90 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking

• Once your deposit (or full payment) is received, you’ll be sent a detailed information pack covering everything you need to know - including program details, travel guidance, what to expect, and a packing list

If “Book Now” is not available:

• This mission may have specific requirements, offers multiple departure dates, or has alternative mission lengths available

• Click Ask A Question and complete your details to register your interest

• A Wilde Tracks team member will contact you via email

• If you don’t hear from us within 3 business days, please email info@wildetracks.com

• No payment is required to register your interest

• Our team will help guide you through the best options available for you

Some of our trips require a minimum number of participants to run. In the unlikely event the minimum isn’t met, we’ll let you know no later than 60 days before departure. If you haven’t heard from us by then, your trip is good to go. To keep things flexible, we recommend booking your flight after this point or choosing a flexible ticket.

📧 Questions & Private Groups

• Email info@wildetracks.com with any questions

• Private group bookings available on request

We can’t wait for you to be part of this mission. If you have any questions at all, just reach out — we’re here to help every step of the way.

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Arrive in South Africa ready to start your adventure of a lifetime! As soon as you arrive, you can switch your brain off as we take care of you from the Arrivals Hall until you're back at the airport for departure. The pick-up will be waiting to take you to the reserve. 

Once you reach the camp, you will be shown your accommodation in the heart of the reserve, surrounded by Africa's majestic wildlife. Enjoy dinner around the campfire and listening to the surrounding jackals and lions' roars as you sleep.

Message us to confirm airport and pick-up time. For the safety of the animals we only release the location to participants who have booked and paid.  The ariport will be Durban. 

Assist the Vet with critical conservation activities prioritised by most threatened or at-risk animals. These interventions range from rhino dehorning and satellite tagging, to predator collaring, game capture and elephant translocation

Your place helps fund the full operation, including covering the costs for the helicopter used to dart the animals, all medicine and equipment involved, satellite collars, vet fees and transportation.

This experience is usually inaccessible to the public. You will be taking part in this intervention and getting hands-on with the procedures and health checks, working alongside the Conservation Pilot, Reserve Management, the Anti-Poaching Unit and a qualified Wildlife Vet. 

Depending on the reserve, the remaining days will be dedicated to unforgettable, conservation-focused activities such as:

• Community Outreach – Spend a day engaging with the heart of the community: visit local schools to support educational initiatives and interact with students ; discover the rich traditions and history at a dedicated Zulu Heritage Center; lend a hand at a local crèche; and meet the inspiring “Grannies” who turn discarded plastic bags into colorful hats and bathmats, showcasing the power of creativity and resilience.

• Hippo Snare Boat Patrol – Cruise along the river while assisting conservation teams in checking for snares and protecting hippos and other aquatic wildlife.

• Anti-Poaching Patrol with K9 Unit – Accompany the highly trained anti-poaching rangers and their dogs on patrols, learning how they detect snares and prevent illegal hunting.

• Snake Pharm Experience – Step into a pioneering research center that develops powdered anti-venom from snake plasma. Meet some of the remarkable species involved in this life-saving work.

• Big Five Bush Walk – Guided by an armed ranger, walk safely among Africa’s iconic Big Five, discovering the wilderness in a way vehicles cannot offer.

• Tracking, Signs & Telemetry – Gain hands-on skills in wildlife monitoring: track animals, interpret signs of behavior, and use telemetry equipment to locate collared individuals.

• Day & Night Game Drives – Experience the magic of the bush by day and night. Observe the grandeur of elephants, rhinos, and lions under the sun, and discover the nocturnal species that awaken after dark.

Organised transfer back to Durban Airport.