Elephant Collaring Expedition
Protecting Giants, Empowering Vets & Communities
Are you passionate about
Conservation?
Apply now and make a real difference!
01 Overview
Date
20 -29 October 2025
Duration
10 days
Early Bird Registration
Sign up before 20 February 2025
€8300 €7950
Location
Tanzania
Delegates profile
Vets & Donors
Enrollment Deadline
20 July 2025
Limited places available!
14
Registration: Open
Program Leads:
Dr. Brendan Tindall, Dr. Fabiola Quesada & Carel Verhoef
—leaders in African wildlife veterinary and conservation.
02 Details
What You’ll Contribute To
Conservation Impact:
Help protect elephants at risk from poaching and human-wildlife conflict through vital veterinary care and data collection.
Professional Development:
Understanding Elephant Migration:
Key Actions
Elephant Collaring
Participate in the collaring of elephants in high-risk poaching areas of Tsavo West, Tanzania, and contribute to tracking their health and movements.
Community Engagement
Collaborate with local communities to implement strategies for peaceful coexistence between people and elephants.
Training and Education
Attend expert-led workshops on wildlife conservation and veterinary care tailored to local needs.
Monitoring & Research
Contribute to the ongoing monitoring of collared elephants, providing data to support adaptive conservation strategies.
More than 10,000 elephants are killed in Africa every year.
In 2025, you can make a direct impact by collaring three elephants, protecting them and supporting the survival of their population.
03 Delegate Profile
This expedition is open to a select group of 14 delegates, with the following profile:
12
Veterinarians or Veterinary Students/Nurses
Vets who are passionate about wildlife conservation and eager to gain hands-on experience in the field while learning from seasoned professionals.
2
Natural Science Professionals, True Wildlife Passionate Donors
Experts and donors with a true passion for wildlife preservation and eager to contribute their expertise toward the project’s success.
Elephant Conservation
Collaring for
At-Risk Giants
Elephants are icons of planet Earth and keystone species vital to maintaining ecological balance. This project focuses on collaring three elephants in high-risk areas of Tsavo West and Mkomazi National Park, Tanzania, where their large tusks and human-wildlife conflict make them targets for poaching.
The Tsavo/Mkomazi ecosystem holds the largest elephant population in East Africa and connects the genetic pools of East and Southern African elephants, making this initiative critical for their survival and genetic diversity.
By collaring these elephants, we will be able to track their movements, mitigate harm, and establish early warning systems to safeguard both the elephants and the local communities. This proactive approach allows us to manage the elephants effectively, rather than simply reacting to conflict.
These collars will need to be replaced within two years to ensure long-term monitoring. We are seeking donations through Wild Spirit Foundation to support this critical conservation project, ensuring continuous protection and sustainable solutions for both wildlife and local populations.
04 Schedule
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3-5
Day 6
Day 7-9
Day 10
05 Accommodation
Immerse yourself in the heart of the wild while enjoying the comfort of luxury. Our handpicked lodges and camps offer not only elegant accommodations but also an intimate connection to the stunning landscapes and serene rhythms of nature. Let the sounds of the wilderness and the warmth of exceptional hospitality make your stay unforgettable
Mkomazi Wilderness Retreat Camp
Great Migration Camps
Benefits of
Joining
Hands-On Learning
Practical experience & knowledge in wildlife veterinary medicine.
Expert Insights
Networking
Personal Growth / Lifetime Experience
Deepen your connection with nature in Africa, creating soul-touching memories and gaining a lifetime experience in the wild, all while making a meaningful impact.
Capture the Experience
Have your contributions to wildlife conservation captured through professional photography and video, creating lasting memories of your impactful experience.
Meet the People
Behind the Mission.
Dr Brendan Tindall
Veterinarian, Director of Wild Spirit, and Co-Founder of the Wild Spirit Foundation.
Brendan is a renowned wildlife veterinarian deeply passionate about conservation. With a lifetime of experience making a difference on the ground in Africa, Brendan has inspired hundreds of students through Wild Spirit’s veterinary programs, shaping the next generation of conservationists.
Dr Fabiola Quesada
Veterinarian, CEO of Wild Spirit, and Founder of the Wild Spirit Foundation
Fabiola is a true force of nature and the soul of Wild Spirit. As a veterinarian and conservationist, she is dedicated to preserving the delicate balance between humans, wildlife, and ecosystem health. Her mission drives every initiative, ensuring that Wild Spirit protects and connects the natural world with the humans who depend on it.
Carel Verhoef
Technical Director Human-Wildlife Conflict Tanzania specialist HEC management
Carel is an expert in human-wildlife conflict, actively working in Tanzania to address this growing challenge. Through collaborations like Wild Spirit Vet, he transforms ecotourism into soul-changing experiences that leave lasting impacts on communities and wildlife, connecting visitors to the roots of nature in Africa.
Even if you cannot join us in person, you can still be part of this vital initiative by making a donation. Your support will help fund the collaring of these three elephants and their ongoing monitoring, which is essential for their survival.
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