July 12-20, 2024
Journey with us to South Africa, where you will have firsthand immersion in Humane Society International’s world-renowned immunocontraception program which is changing the landscape for elephant conservation. You will also have the opportunity to join our biologists as they fit a GPS satellite research collar on an elephant in the field.
During this first-class journey, you will not only be surrounded by South Africa’s legendary wildlife, but you will enjoy the stunning and newly-offered Garonga MCH Camp. The accommodations alone are a wildlife lover’s paradise where it’s not uncommon to have the animals stroll through camp at their leisure.
This trip is truly the epitome of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Sample itinerary
This sample itinerary is for informational purposes only. Additional scheduling details will be provided to all registered guests in advance of each trip.
- Day 1: Arrival in Johannesburg
- Day 2: Visit to Johannesburg Veterinary Wildlife Hospital
- Day 3: Commercial flight to Hoedspruit Airport
- Day 4: Immunocontraception administration at the Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve
- Day 5: Game drives
- Day 6: Observation of biologists as they fit an elephant with a GPS satellite research collar
- Day 7: Visit to Hoedspruit Animal Outreach (HALO)
- Day 8: Game drives
- Day 9: Departure

Private group stay at the secluded Garonga MCH Tented Camp.

Participation in our world-renowned immunocontraception program.

Guided game drives at the Greater Makalai Private Game Reserve.
Witness some of South Africa’s most iconic wildlife with Humane Journeys
Humane Journeys maintains a responsible and respectful wildlife-watching program. You will be accompanied by HSI program experts, local guides, trackers and safari drivers into areas of the reserve where you will have the best chances to view wildlife. We will take necessary precautions to help ensure that our presence does not disturb the animals.
To reserve your spot or get more information, contact us.
Space is limited to eight people. Participation is $30,000 per double occupancy tent. Proceeds will benefit Humane Society International’s programs in South Africa. Your contribution less $6,250 per person is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The HSUS tax ID number is 53-0225390. Airfare to Johannesburg is not included. All ground transportation including airport pick-ups and drop-offs, the flight to and from Hoedspruit, all plant-based meals and sleeping accommodations are included.