Experiences A-Z

Know what you're looking for? Here's a complete list of our top experiences, including volunteer projects and wildlife adventure courses in Africa.

Animal Care And Conservation Field Trip

An ACE volunteer feeding a rhino calf through a fence at Care for Wild Africa An ACE volunteer feeding a rhino calf through a fence at Care for Wild Africa An ACE volunteer feeding a rhino calf through a fence at Care for Wild Africa An ACE volunteer feeding a rhino calf through a fence at Care for Wild Africa
Gain experience working in an animal care centre and supporting conservation field work

Biology And Ecology Field Trip

School students learning at African Ecosystems Biology field trip by African Conservation Experience School students learning at African Ecosystems Biology field trip by African Conservation Experience School students learning at African Ecosystems Biology field trip by African Conservation Experience School students learning at African Ecosystems Biology field trip by African Conservation Experience
Give your students a broad taste of life working in African wildlife conservation projects

CAS Trip For IB Schools

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Challenge your students by joining internationally relevant conservation projects

Care For Wild Africa Rhino Sanctuary

CFWA team members and vets with ACE volunteers attend a sedated Rhino in the back of a truck in the African bush CFWA team members and vets with ACE volunteers attend a sedated Rhino in the back of a truck in the African bush CFWA team members and vets with ACE volunteers attend a sedated Rhino in the back of a truck in the African bush CFWA team members and vets with ACE volunteers attend a sedated Rhino in the back of a truck in the African bush
Help save the rhino at the largest specialist rhino care centre in Africa

Coastal Conservation Project

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Join one of Africa’s most inspirational and effective marine and coastal conservation projects

From Famous Kruger To Remote Okavango

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Visit three different projects in two countries to truly understand wildlife conservation in Africa

Game Capture And Relocation Experience

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Experience for yourself the adrenaline-fueled world of wildlife capture and relocation

Game Ranger Conservation Experience

An ACE student learning to track on the Game Ranger Conservation Experience An ACE student learning to track on the Game Ranger Conservation Experience An ACE student learning to track on the Game Ranger Conservation Experience An ACE student learning to track on the Game Ranger Conservation Experience
Led by experienced rangers, learn how to track animals, master bushcraft and understand wildlife behaviour

Golola Rhino Orphanage And Rehabilitation Centre

Experience daily life working with orphaned baby rhinos, supervised by a dedicated team of experts

Hanchi Horseback Project

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Join Hanchi, patrolling the South African bush on horseback

Lion Conservation Experience

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Join a groundbreaking lion conservation project, creating a brighter future for both white and tawny lions

Mangetti Wild Dog And Elephant Protection Project

A group of ACE students monitor a camera trap at Mangetti A group of ACE students monitor a camera trap at Mangetti A group of ACE students monitor a camera trap at Mangetti A group of ACE students monitor a camera trap at Mangetti
Help protect Namibia’s wildlife by helping to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

An ACE volunteer bottle feeding a group of antelope at Moholoholo An ACE volunteer bottle feeding a group of antelope at Moholoholo An ACE volunteer bottle feeding a group of antelope at Moholoholo An ACE volunteer bottle feeding a group of antelope at Moholoholo
Help care for injured and endangered wildlife in a dedicated rehabilitation centre

Okavango Wilderness Project

An elephant family in the Okavango Delta An elephant family in the Okavango Delta An elephant family in the Okavango Delta An elephant family in the Okavango Delta
Explore a variety of animals in the Okavango Delta, home to the largest elephant population on Earth

Phinda Wildlife Research Project

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Go behind the scenes on a ‘Big 5’ reserve and join one of the biggest conservation success stories

Rhino Conservation Experience

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Accompanied by experts, learn about rhino in the field and care for orphaned rhino at a specialist centre

Service Learning Trip

An ACE volunteer teaching in an African school An ACE volunteer teaching in an African school An ACE volunteer teaching in an African school An ACE volunteer teaching in an African school
Work hands-on to support conservation projects alongside local communities

Shimongwe Wildlife Veterinary Experience

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Team up with an experienced vet, treating wildlife in the wild and at a clinic

The Let’s-Go-All-In Gap Year Experience

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Embark on an epic adventure that will change your life, visiting four different conservation projects

The New Horizons Sabbatical

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Disconnect from modern life and visit three conservation projects in Africa

The Vikela Kruger Conservation Experience

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Get a unique behind-the-scenes experience in one of the largest and most important conservation areas in Africa

Wildlife Veterinary Trip

A group of ACE students with Dr Grobbler surround a sedated monkey for monitoring A group of ACE students with Dr Grobbler surround a sedated monkey for monitoring A group of ACE students with Dr Grobbler surround a sedated monkey for monitoring A group of ACE students with Dr Grobbler surround a sedated monkey for monitoring
Expand your students’ experience by supporting real wildlife vets in the field

What makes us different?

ACE USP: An icon saying Since 1999 - founded in 1999, African Conservation Experience is the original conservation travel company

Southern Africa's original conservation travel company

ACE USP: An icon depicting a traditional graduation hat and certificate - the African Conservation Experience team contains qualified zoologists and conservationists

We are qualified zoologists and conservationists

ACE USP: An icon depicting communication between people - African Conservation Experience is always available to talk and discuss options

Personal guidance before you book

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Join real wildlife conservation projects

ACE USP: An icon of the continent Africa - African Conservation Experience offers 24/7 support with an on-the-ground team

Enjoy total peace of mind, with 24/7 in–country support

ACE USP: An icon of a tree with dollar symbols for leaves - African Conservation Experience supports only ethical and worthwhile conservation projects

Empower vital conservation initiatives

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