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big 5 veterinary Experience
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"It would have to be one of the best experiences of my life!  It’s definitely a must do for anyone involved in the veterinary industry! " Maddie

One of Africa’s finest and most beautiful private game reserves, Shamwari is home to the coveted Big 5 and a wide range of other iconic African species.  What better location to learn veterinary related wildlife, reserve and conservation management during this 2 week specialist wildlife veterinary experience, working alongside this award winning wildlife conservation and veterinary team. 

Consistently rated 10/10 by participants, we consider this program to be the gold standard for educational veterinary experiences in Africa – so good, that some choose to return again and again. You’ll experience a variety of exciting activities, with a keen focus on hands-on practical participation, as well as observations, lectures and interactive talks.

We can’t promise exactly where you’ll be staying during your Big 5 Veterinary Experience, except to say you’ll definitely be accommodated in the heart of Shamwari Private Game Reserve.  What we can say is that in all recent years we’ve taken advantage of vacancies in our 5* safari lodges to house the vet groups in next level bougie luxury. We tend to under promise and over deliver on this program !

Eligibility - vet nurses, vet techs, vets and students studying vet science, nursing, pre-vet and other related disciplines such as animal sciences and animal management. 
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  • Dates: 
    • ​20 June - 03 July 2027 ** FULLY BOOKED - WAITLIST ONLY **
    • 11 - 24 July 2027 ** LAST SPOT - BE QUICK **
  • Pricing 2027:
    • Big 5 Vet Exp AUD $7,895
    • Garden Route Weekend AUD $465
    • Shamwari Conservation Experience add-on per week AUD $1,600
    • Botswana & Vic Falls Camping Safari from AUD $2,119
  • Minimum Age : 18
  • What’s included: Return airport transfers, accommodation, laundry, all meals and activities
  • Accommodation: Twin / triple-share rooms with ensuite bathrooms
  • Food:  Three catered meals per day are provided (vegetarian/vegan options available)
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Practical Experiences
  • Wildlife drives on reserve
  • Species identification
  • Immobilisations
  • Health-checks and translocations
  • Mass capture of herbivores
  • Target shooting with dart gun – both on foot and from helicopter
  • Visits to Shamwari Rehab Centre, Born Free Sanctuary and VulPro (vulture project)
  • Basic veterinary care and treatment of community animals – pet outreach
  • Necropsies
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