Vets-in-the-Wild Expeditions


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Home Wildlife veterinary course (22 days)
  • A special interest expedition for students in veterinary science
  • Experience the world of veterinarians in southern Africa, hands-on
  • Meet and interact with veterinarians in the wildlife field
  • Learn about the crucial role of veterinarians in the growing wildlife industry in southern Africa
  • Visit the Onderstepoort Veterinary School of the University of Pretoria
  • Take part in game capture operations, as part of a game capture course included in the program
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Expeditions
Wildlife Conservation
Main focus

  • Veterinary care in rural areas
  • Sustainable Resource Utilization
  • Wildlife diseases
  • Animal rehabilitation
  • Game capture techniques
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    Vets-in-the-Wild
    Pre-& Post-conference
    Enquiries
    Cultural Discovery


    Contact us now, for the best experience that will add valuable knowledge to your studies. Who else can say they had the African bush as their classroom?

    For more information, contact wild@ecolife.co.za or fill out an enquiry form.

    Credit courses available from the University of Pretoria:

    Ecosystems and Wildlife Management NLB311(4 Credits)

    Topics covered includes:

  • Animal behaviour
  • Water utilisation
  • Game condition
  • Diseases
  • Parasites
  • Nutrition
  • eed selection
  • Game capture and relocation


    • Participatory Nature Conservation NLB312(4 Credits)

    Topics covered includes:
  • Grazing and browse capacity
  • General concepts of carrying capacity in a multi-species park
  • Maximisation of tourist experience and minimizing environmental impact
  • Road layout and fire as a management tool
  • Historical and cultural sites
  • Local community participation


    • Requirements

    You must be at least 16 years of age to participate in these courses. There is no upper age limit on our courses, although you should be fit enough to be able to enjoy a camping experience.


    Includes:
    • Accommodation for the duration of the program
    • Transportation for the duration of the program
    • Airport transfers as stated
    • Lectures, course material and registration with the University of Pretoria
    • Camping equipment
    • Permits and entry fees
    • All meals
    • Group activities
    		 Excludes:
    • Air travel to and from South Africa
    • Optional activities as mentioned


    Scheduled departures for 2011

    CODE DATE COST\PERSON SHARING AVAILABILITY
    VW06 16 January - 06 February US$4 285 Complete
    VW01 12 June - 03 July US$4 285 Complete
    VW02 19 June - 10 July US$4 285 Complete
    VW07 04 July - 25 July US$4 285 Complete
    VW08 10 July - 31 July US$4 285 Commenced
    VW03 17 July - 07 August US$4 285 Commenced
    VW04 25 July - 15 August US$4 285 Commenced
    VW05 27 November - 18 December US$4 285 2


    Scheduled departures for 2012

    CODE DATE COST\PERSON SHARING AVAILABILITY
    VW01 08 - 29 January US$4 715 Fully booked
    VW09 15 January - 05 February US$4 715 8
    VW02 03 - 24 June US$4 715 16
    VW03 10 June - 01 July US$4 715 16
    VW04 24 June - 15 July US$4 715 16
    VW05 08 - 29 July US$4 715 16
    VW06 15 July - 05 August US$4 715 16
    VW07 05 - 26 August US$4 715 16
    VW08 27 November - 18 December US$4 715 16