The Programme
As a participant in this programme you can expect to be involved working with wildlife veterinary surgeons, capture teams, rangers, and other professionals in the wildlife field.
This is a hands-on programme which you can expect to be up close working with and treating African wildlife, from preparation for different capture types right up to immobilisation and translocation.
This 14 day trip is varied to connect the contrasts of South Africa to give you an insight to what is unique here, taking you behind the scenes in the wildlife field.
Game capture and relocation
Wildlife management and veterinary experience
African Legends Wildlife experience programme concentrates on wildlife work in South Africa and the veterinary industry.
This programme has been designed for veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses/technicians, veterinary students and anyone wanting a hands on wildlife learning experience.
Overview
Location
Accommodation
Pricing
During this programme we will cover:
- Species identification
- Grazing and reserve management
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Wildlife rehabilitation
- Methods of capture and translocation
- Conservation methods – including hunting as a conservation tool. Conservation vs trophy hunting.
- Applied pharmacology with commonly used drugs
- Dart gun theory and practical
- Law and ethics in wildlife management and capture
- Plus many other wildlife related topics.
Capacity
Maximum 8 delegates
18+ Years old
Location
We are situated in Grahamstown, in the malaria-free Eastern Cape of South Africa.
Delegates will need to land in Port Elizabeth as their final destination.
Included
- African Legends Wildlife info pack
- Three meals per day
- Airport transfer
- Wi-fi
- Laundry facilities
- Accommodation – including towels
- Pre-departure support
- T-shirt
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Free-time activities
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees (if applicable)
Duration:
April – August – limited courses per year
Please email us for specific dates
- 2 weeks.
- 10 working days
- Weekend before and after program dates allowed for travel days
With your own time on the weekends.
Accommodation
Your accommodation will be in our luxury tented camp, to give an in the bush experience on our private game reserve. Rooms are two people sharing.
With a main lodge where all the meals and entertainment will be provided.
Lunches may be packed for certain days due to being out in the bush.
This experience for me was everything I could have ever dreamed of, working with wildlife in South Africa🇿🇦🥹 Beckie and Joe have years of experience in veterinary and wildlife management which shows, their knowledge is extraordinary!! 💡 I learnt so much in 2 weeks, and every person gets incredibly hands on, taking home many new skills💉The programmes organisation is impeccable and Beckie and Joe are so accommodating. I struggle with a few food intolerances but it was not a problem to them& every meal I had was absolutely delicious! 🍴The wildlife work with African Legends is genuine, for conservation and/or medical emergencies. Being a part of placing an elephant tracking collar which the programme funded, was breathtaking 🐘 I can’t wait to return ❤️
I was lucky enough to be part of this program last month, and I highly recommend it. Beckie and Jo are
very knowledgeable in their field, and you will learn a lot from them. During your stay, you will get hands-on experience on various wildlife species, learn different techniques to locate, approach, capture and relocate them and will learn more about products and medication that are used for all sorts of wildlife. Also, students’ safety is taken very seriously, and I felt safe at all times, even around more dangerous animals. The living accomodations and meals are wonderful, and you will be treated as a king! Overall a fantastic experience, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in wildlife
medicine and conservation.