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Vets for Wildlife Program in South Africa

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Program Overview

This 7-day Vets for Wildlife program is based in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, one of Southern Africa’s most biologically diverse regions and a landscape recognised through multiple World Heritage Site designations.

The program operates in Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park and/or Manyoni Private Game Reserve, depending on active conservation priorities. Participants work alongside experienced conservation and v...

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Program Highlights

Experience observing and supporting real conservation veterinary procedures such as rhino dehorning, Cheetah or Wild Dog darting, collaring, and sample collection
Work in Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park and/or Manyoni Private Game Reserve, two leading Zululand conservation areas protecting the Big 5, Black and White Rhinos, African Wild Dogs, and Cheetahs.
Take part in daily wildlife monitoring, species tracking, and GPS and camera trap data collection, working alongside professionals to support long-term conservation research and management.
Spend time with a specialised anti-poaching K9 unit, learning how trained detection dogs support reserve security, snare detection, and frontline wildlife protection.
Live and learn in remote research camps and eco-accommodation within protected areas, sharing daily life with conservation staff for an authentic, immersive field experience.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Guide / Chaperone

Program Details

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Locations

  • South Africa

Types & Subjects

  • Causes
  • Conservation
  • Veterinary Science

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2027

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks

Starts At

$2,000-$5,000

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If you’d like to make the most of your time in southern Africa, we can happily arrange accommodation before or after your conservation program. For those eager to explore a little more, optional extensions to iconic destinations such as the Kruger National Park or other exciting regions can also be organized to round off your experience in a memorable way.

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