Don’t Just
See a Rhino.
Help Protect One.

A Global call to protect Earth’s last rhinos – Join a small-group rhino conservation experience in South Africa and step inside real wildlife-management operations alongside experienced professionals.

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Join a Rhino Conservation
Expedition

9-Day Itinerary (7 working Days)
Rhino Conservation Work
Various Wildlife Capture Work
Wildlife Game Auction
All-inclusive - Meals, Transport & Guide
Professional Photography Coaching

What Is Rhino Expedition?

Rhino Xpeditions is a specialist wildlife conservation experience in Africa, based in Limpopo, South Africa. Guests join small-group expeditions that provide supervised access to real rhino conservation and wildlife-management operations, including capture, monitoring, collaring, data collection and veterinary procedures when required by the conservation team.

Our expeditions are designed for travellers who want to experience wildlife conservation beyond a conventional safari. Based at Baobab Wildlife Private Nature Reserve in Limpopo, South Africa, each expedition gives a small number of guests the opportunity to observe and, where safe and appropriate, assist the conservation team with real rhino-management activities such as tracking, collaring, monitoring, data collection and veterinary procedures. All participation is supervised by experienced wildlife professionals, with animal welfare and conservation objectives guiding every operation.

Rhino Expedition - Quick Facts

2027

South Africa

Limited Places

Registered NPO

Official Registration

Conservation Focused

Stamping Out The Extinction
of Our Rhino

At the end of 2024, IUCN estimated that 22,540 rhinos remained in Africa: 15,752 white rhinos and 6,788 black rhinos. Protecting these populations requires continuous monitoring, security, veterinary care and responsible wildlife management.

Rhino Xpeditions gives a small number of guests the rare opportunity to step beyond the role of observer and become part of that protection effort. This is not simply a safari; it is a hands-on conservation experience where you stand alongside the people working to safeguard rhinos for future generations. Join the mission, feel the weight of the work, and leave knowing that your journey has helped protect something truly irreplaceable.

Source: IUCN – African rhino population estimates, August 2025

Fully Immersive Experience

Rhino Xpeditions is led by Gavin Robinson, a wildlife-management specialist with more than 40 years of hands-on experience across Africa. During rhino operations, guests work alongside wildlife veterinarian Dr Heinrich Vollgraaff and the wider conservation field team.

Find out how the 2026
Expedition went

The 2026 Rhino expedition gave guests a firsthand look at real rhino conservation in action in Limpopo, South Africa. Working alongside experienced conservation professionals, guests experienced the planning, teamwork and fieldwork involved in managing and protecting rhino in a working wildlife environment.

Watch the video to go behind the scenes of the 2026 expedition and see what a Rhino Xpeditions experience is really like—from the conservation work in the field to the people, wildlife and moments that made the expedition unique.

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What's Included?

Your Expedition

Every 2027 expedition is built around specialist conservation access rather than a conventional safari schedule. Exact inclusions vary by expedition and are clearly detailed in each itinerary.

Exclusive game drives, walks and wildlife activities designed to deepen your connection with the wild
Delicious meals, snacks, and light refreshments throughout your stay
Hands-on efforts protecting the Baobab rhino herd
Safari accommodation
Polokwane transfers
Full-time guiding
Professional photography coaching

Rhino Conservation Work

Air Experience

Darting is generally from the air. At some stage you will experience a birds eye view of the ongoing operation. The pilot and veterinarian will explain each action taken by them

Ground Experience

Those of us on the ground will gently manoeuvre the rhino into the sternal recumbency position. The rhino team will take the lead, calling our eco-tourists to help when it's safe

White Rhinos

White rhinos are generally easier to work with, as they often go down in open areas. As part of this unforgettable experience, you'll be directly involved in every step of the process — from placing the eye cover and ear plugs to fitting the tracking collar and monitoring their vital signs.

Black Rhinos

Black rhino find the thickest bush to hide in and so when the drug takes effect we need to work fast.

Tracking Collar

This collar enables the rhino to be tracked and located 24/7. Your participation in these operations will help increase the survival rate of these endangered animals.

Join The Fight!

Join the Fight to Protect the Baobab herd comprising of 30 Rhino-Your Conservation Expedition Awaits! Through supervised and ethical participation in dehorning and collaring operations, data capture of measurements, DNA samples and animal health, you will help safeguard these majestic animals from poaching and support vital wildlife research.

What Previous Guests Say?

Discover the stories of conservationists, researchers, and volunteers who are making a real difference for wildlife.

"An unforgettable week with Rhino Xpedition Africa! From tracking wildlife and collaring rhinos by helicopter, to fireside stories and sundowners under ancient baobabs, every day was completely unique and thrilling. Gavin’s care and knowledge made it all feel personal, and being part of a small group felt like joining a family. The 5-star camp was the perfect base for this once-in-a-lifetime experience"

"Jackie & Gavin (and Shann & Howard from the lodge) were exceptional hosts in every way possible for this "once in a lifetime" adventure. Being completely and truly immersed in the conservation of this herd of Rhinos, seeing and touching these majestic, wild animals in their natural habitat is a very exceptional privilege .. This experience is an exclusive, unique, extraordinary , breath taking and hands on conservation encounter that I will cherish for the rest of my life . I would like to give this adventure 5/5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 and highly recommend "Rhino Xpedition Africa" to everyone as a must do !!! "

"I’ve lived my whole life in Africa, interacting with wildlife in one way or another, living on a game ranch, raising orphaned wild animals, being part of game capture operations, observing the odd animal being sedated, flying in a helicopter looking for animals, BUT never ever have I had an experience like this. The most action packed 5 days of my life!!!! I highly highly recommend it for those who can. You have to be there to experience it. Words cannot express it enough. With Gavin as your personal guide, you never stop learning about the bush and the animals."

Who This Is For

Designed for travellers who want access to real wildlife-management operations rather than simply another game-viewing holiday.

Experienced Africa Travellers

Wildlife Photographers

Conservation Enthusiasts

Specialist Safari Travellers

Support Our Mission to Protect Nature

Your support allows us to expand conservation efforts and reach more vulnerable habitats. Be part of the change that protects our planet.

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