The Rhino Expedition
August 4 – August 16, 2026
From $34,995 per person
At the very heart of Africa’s conservation story stands one of its most iconic creatures — the rhino. The Rhino Expedition invites you to go far beyond traditional safari, joining the front lines of active rhino protection across Southern Africa. This is not simply a journey through wild Africa — it’s a rare opportunity to participate directly in the extraordinary efforts to save critically endangered species.
Over 12 powerful days, you’ll explore three of Africa’s most vital conservation landscapes: the diverse ecosystems of Phinda Private Game Reserve, the remote wilderness of Kwandwe in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, and the stark beauty of Namibia’s Damaraland, home to the world’s largest free-ranging population of desert-adapted black rhinos. Alongside world-class guides, veterinarians, and researchers, you’ll take part in hands-on conservation efforts like rhino notching, dehorning, and pangolin monitoring, gaining intimate insight into the challenges and victories of modern wildlife conservation.
This expedition combines immersive field experiences with luxury accommodations, seamless private travel, and unforgettable wildlife encounters — from Big Five game drives to tracking rhinos on foot across Namibia’s open plains. Most importantly, your participation directly supports on-the-ground conservation organizations, including the International Rhino Foundation and Save the Rhino Trust.
Featured Experiences
- Exclusive Conservation Partnership: Rewild Safaris partners with the International Rhino Foundation to directly support active rhino conservation projects critical to protecting black and white rhino populations.
- Hands-On Conservation Access: Travelers are invited to actively participate alongside professional wildlife veterinarians and conservation teams during rhino notching and dehorning operations—a rare and deeply impactful opportunity.
- Pangolin Research Experience: Guests join cutting-edge pangolin monitoring projects with researchers from the African Pangolin Working Group, helping to protect one of the planet’s most trafficked and endangered mammals.
- Three Iconic Destinations in One Journey: Phinda Private Game Reserve (South Africa), Kwandwe Private Game Reserve (South Africa), and Palmwag Concession (Namibia)
- Direct Conservation Impact: A percentage of the proceeds from each traveler’s participation goes directly toward funding rhino conservation efforts on the ground, ensuring that every safari contributes meaningfully to species protection.
- Private Charters: This safari includes private charters between to and from camps to eliminate long, bumpy road transfers and make the safari experience more enjoyable.