Where the wild reshapes you
7-Day Wild Conservation Journey
Seven days in Africa’s wild spaces — to contribute, to reconnect, and to meet a braver version of yourself.
THIS TRIP IS FOR WOMEN WHO:
• Want to go deeper — in experience and in self
• Feel drawn to conservation, wildlife, and Africa
• Crave meaningful adventure paired with comfort
• Want to contribute to something bigger than themselves
• Are ready for a reset that lasts
TRIP Highlights
So many moments to choose from, but here’s some highlights you can indulge in
What you will experience
- Hands-on veterinary conservation work
- Wildlife monitoring, tracking, and learning in the field
- Walking safaris and fynbos exploration
- Cultural immersion and community engagement
- How nature teaches survival and healing
- Time to reflect, journal, and integrate
What others have to say about this program
Accommodation @ The Manor House Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
Your home base will be the Manor House — a private, elegant retreat set within a Big Five reserve along the Garden Route.
Expect spacious rooms, refined comfort, warm hospitality, and uninterrupted views of wild landscapes.
This is where conservation days soften into restorative nights.
Depending on your travel needs, we cater for both shared accommodation & private luxury. The choice is yours.
How We Pair Participants
We intentionally curate small groups and thoughtfully pair room shares based on personality, pace, and preferences.
You’ll arrive as individuals — and often leave with lifelong connections.
WHAT YOUR DAYS MIGTH LOOK LIKE
We try our best, but this is nature – unpredictable from its weather patterns to its wildlife emergencies. Having said that, here is an itinerary that we might just stick to during your stay.
Day 1 – Arrival into the Wild
Day 1 — Arrival Into the Wild
Airport pick-up and seamless transfer along the Garden Route
Arrival at The Manor House, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
Time to settle in, unpack, and ground after your travels
A gentle introductory safari — your first quiet encounter with Africa’s wild rhythm
Welcome dinner at the lodge
Introductions to the Wildest Vet team and your fellow participants
This is the day Africa starts to work on you — softly, steadily.
Day 2 – Conservation in Action
Day 2 — Conservation in Action
Early breakfast and packed lunch — today follows the needs of wildlife
Full day of vet-led conservation fieldwork
Travel to active conservation sites alongside our veterinary team
Hands-on participation, observation, and learning in real-time field conditions
See how decisions are made when lives are at stake
Return to the lodge tired, purposeful, and deeply present
Dinner and guided reflection — stories, questions, and shared moments
This is where intention turns into impact.
Day 3 –Coastlines, Culture & Curiosity
Day 3 — Coastlines, Culture & Curiosity
Breakfast at the lodge
Morning visit to a penguin sanctuary, learning about coastal conservation and rehabilitation
Cultural outing to the Pinnacle Point caves, where human history and nature intersect
Lunch and return to the reserve
Afternoon darting practice session with the veterinary team
Open Q&A — ask the questions you’ve always wondered about conservation medicine
Dinner at the lodge
Today expands perspective — from ancient caves to modern conservation tools.
Day 4 – Depth & Balance
Day 4 — Depth & Balance
Early breakfast and departure for morning vet-led conservation work
Continue hands-on field experience with wildlife professionals
Return to the lodge for lunch
Afternoon at your own pace:
A restorative spa experience
or a guided horseback safari through the reserve
Evening dinner and storytelling under African skies
Purpose in the morning. Restoration in the afternoon.
Day 5 - Walking Softly through the Wild
Day 5 — Walking Softly Through the Wild
Morning walking safari with experienced guides
Learn about fynbos, survival strategies, and nature’s systems of healing
Understand how ecosystems balance themselves — and what happens when they don’t
Lunch and rest at the lodge
Afternoon safari with Botlierskop guides
Evening boma dinner and drumming
Music, rhythm, laughter, and shared connection around the fire
This day is about listening — to land, culture, and each other.
Day 6 - Final day in the Field
Day 6 — Commitment & Closure
Early breakfast and packed lunch
Final full day of conservation fieldwork
Deepen skills, confidence, and understanding gained throughout the week
Return in the late afternoon
Relaxed movie night — conservation stories, quiet conversation, and reflection
A softer evening to integrate everything experienced
This is where the work settles into you.
Day 7 - The Global Picture
Day 7 — Perspective From Above
Early morning departure for a helicopter flight — seeing the landscape as a whole
Breakfast at Salt & Copper Restaurant
Final conversations, contact exchanges, and unspoken understandings
Transfers back to the airport
You leave with a wider view — of Africa, conservation, and yourself.
Which journey to choose?
Both experiences include
Vet-led conservation work • Small, intimate groups • Luxury accommodation • Cultural immersion • Thoughtful pacing • Space to reconnect
The difference isn’t impact — it’s depth.
👉 Choose the experience that matches where you are right now.
Ready to step Into Conservation With Intention
Explore our 2026/2027 tour dates