African Wildlife Capture Course

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

Duration: 7-14 days

Animal type: Various African Wildlife

Experience: Some experience required for a basic understanding of animal care and treatment. (Scroll down to see topics covered)

Max of 7 Students

Wildlife Capture Program

Gain hands on experience with wildlife capture in Africa! This program was designed for any person wanting to get a taste of a what it is like to be a wildlife vet, conservationist, researcher, zookeeper or manager and partake in capturing wildlife.

Participants will immerse themselves in the thrilling wildlife of South Africa, engaging in both practical and theoretical lessons that provide insight into the roles of a wildlife veterinarian, manager, conservationist, or zoo professional within the unique setting of South Africa. Through hands-on experience with various wildlife species, interactive lectures, and practical training in dart gun handling and shooting, participants will acquire invaluable skills and knowledge. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to explore diverse cultures, travel across the Eastern Cape region, and work within different game reserves, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of wildlife conservation efforts.

2024 dates

Wildlife Capture course starts in March and ends in November!

From June 2024 we will be offering a BRAND-NEW Wildlife Management and conservation course to add on to your wildlife capture course! The Wildlife management and conservation course takes place across the road from the wildlife capture course! It is OPTIONAL but we put all the dates below so you can understand why some Wildlife Capture courses are only 1 week.

The dates for both courses may be flexible. Just contact us and we can see what we can try do!

Courses start on Monday morning and run every Monday to Friday! Weekends are up for you to explore South Africa’s beauty with our awesome weekend activities! We ask you to arrive on Sundays and depart Mondays.

Wildlife Capture course dates

Wildlife Capture Course

Number of Wildlife Capture weeks

25^th March-8^th April

2 weeks

2 weekends

13^th May- 25^th May

2 weeks

2 weekends

Wildlife capture course dates

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Optional Add on course dates

Wildlife Capture Course	Number of Wildlife Capture weeks	OPTIONAL Wildlife conservation & Management course	+ Number of Wildlife management and conservation weeks	Total days and weeks if combine courses
10^th June- 21^st June	2 weeks 1 weekend	22nd June- 1^st July	1 week 2 weekends	3 weeks 22 days
7^th July- 19^th July	2 weeks 1 weekend	20^th July- 29^th July	22 days	3 weeks 22 days
4^th August-11^th August	1 week 1 weekend	12^th August-19^th August or to 26^th August	1 or more weeks	2 weeks or more
NO COURSES SEPTEMBER	X	All month
13^th October-25^th October	2 weeks 1 weekend	26^th October-4^th November	1 week 2 weekends	3 weeks 22 days
10^th November- 17^th November	1 week 1 weekend	18^th November-25^th November	1 week 2 weekends	2 weeks 15 days

DECEMBER

NO CAPTURE COURSE

BUT PLEASE FEEL FREE TO JOIN OUR NEW WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION COURSE IN DECEMBER

View Conservation course

We highly recommend combining the Wildlife capture program with the conservation and management as it all goes hand in hand and you can get the FULL experience of wildlife work!

PRICE

The fee for this program covers accommodation, meals, all transport on the program and the airport transfers. The 2 week wildlife capture program is $2,490. This fee is paid in separate payments. To secure your spot in the course, a $420 fee is required. The remaining balance is due 8 weeks before your arrival date and can be paid in one or two installments, depending on your financial preferences.