Guess who's walking: animal tracks (Infographic) (Quiz)
Discover the importance of animal tracks for conservation and find out how you can become a top tracker. Then, test your identification skills in our quiz!
Experience the heart of South Africa’s legendary Kruger National Park and emerge from the wilderness brimming with bush skills, a real understanding of Africa’s famous wildlife and the threats they face, not to mention enough stories to last a lifetime.
Guided by an experienced wildlife ranger, you’ll encounter leopards, giraffes, elephants, lions, and other wild animals that call Kruger home. You’ll learn how to handle reptiles, track and identify wild animals, and find out about their diets and behaviour. This experience also includes a visit to a wildlife care and rehabilitation centre, an anti-poaching lecture, and of course, you’ll get the chance to discover the real African bush.
This Game Ranger Experience is created exclusively for African Conservation Experience, giving you a unique insight into the important role rangers play in wildlife conservation.
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During your expedition, you’ll learn to track, monitor and identify many different animal and plant species. You’ll even find out how ecologists can quickly tell the difference between females and males.
Covering nearly five million acres (two million hectares), Kruger National Park in South Africa is home to all of Africa’s ‘Big 5’ species, making it one of the continent’s best places for wildlife watching.
As well as exploring the wilderness of Kruger National Park, you’ll visit an animal rehabilitation centre and take part in an introductory reptile course which will give you an insight into these fascinating creatures... and may even help you overcome your fear of snakes!
You’ll spend most of your evenings learning to cook on coals under the African night sky, listening to the sounds of nature and sharing stories from the day with your fellow travellers and conservation experts.
If you’re passionate about saving Africa’s wildlife, this fast-paced experience is the perfect place to start. You’ll get to see for yourself how conservation works, engage with professionals and make a real difference.
You’ll acquire skills in wildlife tracking, identification, and reptile handling, all the while immersing yourself in an authentic African bush environment.
You’ll live the life of an African wildlife ranger, supporting large ecosystem conservation.
You’ll engage in a wide range of experiences condensed into a short space of time, giving you a solid foundation in wildlife conservation.
Led by an experienced wildlife ranger, you’ll learn important bush skills alongside your fellow travellers.
With an experienced wildlife ranger as your tutor, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the behaviour of Africa’s wildlife and the ongoing conservation efforts, and learn various practical bush skills.
Discover the importance of animal tracks for conservation and find out how you can become a top tracker. Then, test your identification skills in our quiz!
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Thinking about embarking on our Game Ranger Course? Take a look at this incredible account from a previous ACE volunteer.
Gary and Matt Franklin had an incredible two week experience on the Game Ranger Guide Course.
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Emma-Louise Cooper was very lucky to win a free Game Ranger Course, to celebrate ACE's tenth birthday.
Stuart had an incredible sabbatical in the bush, including going on a Game Ranger Course with ACE.
Interested in the Game Ranger Course? Take a quick look at this ACE volunteer's experience.
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If the above dates are not suitable for you, please let us know, as we have many other similar experiences available.
Most of our travellers like to combine multiple projects to create a tailor-made trip. The combined price of projects is cheaper than the individual projects added up online.
We offer combinations of conservation projects, transport between them, accommodation and travel insurance as you require. We are a travel operator, not an agent, which means we take full responsibility for your trip which will be financially protected through ABTA and ATOL.
We will discuss your options and tailor your experiences so you can realise your dreams.
Your journey to Africa starts with our online application form. This is your chance to tell us about yourself and what you want from your African experience. Following our communication, we’ll send you a bespoke itinerary and quote. Then, you only need to pay a deposit amount of GBP 295 / USD 400 / CAD 500 / AUD 500 / EUR 350 to book your entire trip.