Casper De Klerk Wild
Volunteer Program

Embark on an unforgettable journey with our Volunteer Program, where you'll experience the thrill of game capture and immerse yourself in the beauty of African wildlife.

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Game Capture Season
Game Capture season run from March - October and courses will be held with 10 Day intervals
Age Requirement
Participants must be 18 years or older, as game capture can be physically demanding.

Casper de Klerk Wild
Volunteer Program

Immerse yourself in one of South Africa's vital conservation efforts by joining the thrilling world of game capture.

As a volunteer, you'll work alongside expert veterinarians and an experienced capture team, gaining hands-on experience in various techniques that help manage wildlife populations and maintain genetic diversity across reserves.

This unique opportunity lets you actively participate in crucial conservation work, engage with diverse species, and explore different game reserves while contributing to the protection of South Africa’s rich biodiversity.
Different styles of capture conducted, which you may participate in during the programme, include:
Helicopter Capture
Curtain Capture
Net Capture
Dart Gun Capture
Passive Capture

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Explore Diverse Game Reserves

Discover the beauty of South Africa's game reserves while contributing to wildlife preservation.

Immersive Wildlife Adventure

Experience the thrill of game capture while surrounded by Africa's stunning natural landscapes.

Gallery

Witness the breathtaking moments and captivating scenes from our game capture operations, showcasing the beauty of African wildlife and the expertise of our team.

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Volunteer moving wildebeest into the capture boma

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Capture helicopter in flight above the volunteers

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Volunteers walking out across the veld

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Volunteer group resting on the rocks

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Volunteers working on top of a game transport truck

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Volunteer carrying an antelope to the transport crate

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Volunteers handling a young antelope at the fence line

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Volunteers in the helicopter cockpit before a flight

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Volunteers walking past the capture curtain

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Volunteer group out in the field with the capture team

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Volunteers boarding the capture helicopter

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Volunteers seated in the helicopter

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Capture team member talking with a volunteer

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Group photograph of the volunteer intake

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Capture helicopter parked on the grass

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View over the veld from the air during an aerial game count

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Sunset over the capture site with the transport truck

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Volunteers helping load giraffe into the transport truck

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Volunteers working the ropes during a giraffe capture

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Volunteers at the loading crate during a giraffe capture

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Open veld at the game capture site

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Volunteers alongside the capture helicopter

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Pricing

Our volunteer program offers an all-inclusive experience at a set rate, giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the excitement of game capture and African wildlife. Check out the details below for the complete package pricing.

Discussion Topics

Safety protocols during game capture

Pharmacology (species-specific tranquilizers)

Species identification

Dart gun safety, introduction and practice

Types of capture (when, why, and how)

Hunting ( Trophy, Conservation, etc.)

Population control (culling vs. relocation)

Ethics of game capture

Ethics of specialized breeding

PROGRAM PRICE

$1600 / person

Includes:

10 Day Game Capture Experience

Accommodation

Transportation

Meals & Beverages

1x CDK-Wild T-Shirt

1x CDK-Wild Peak Cap

Helicopter Flight
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Not Included

Airfare

Visa Fee

Vaccinations

Any Personal Expenses

Cost of extra Activities during free time















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We'd love to hear from you! Whether you have questions, need more information, or want to discuss how we can assist you, please reach out to us.



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Pick Up Point

Volunteers will be picked up at the Chief Dawid Stuurman international Airport and transported to Base Camp where the adventure begins.