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Experience the incredible wildlife research adventure that this Kalahari conservation safari has to offer in one of Africa’s last remaining true wildernesses

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Enjoy a safari whilst contributing to Wildlife Research in this unique Kalahari Conservation Safari

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Exclusive Kalahari Conservation Safari: Make a Real Impact

Discover a uniquely hands-on wildlife conservation experience in South Africa’s vast Kalahari Desert. Immerse yourself in Khamab Kalahari Reserve, a 240,000-acre Big-5, malaria-free, private game reserve where you’ll likely come across no other vehicles to interrupt your adventure. Enjoy exclusive small group sizes and personalized experiences as you participate in hands-on wildlife research. Track iconic predators like African wild dogs and directly contribute to vital conservation efforts, making a tangible difference in this remote and pristine wilderness. Monitor other endangered species like pangolins and cheetahs, assist with camera trap surveys, participate in crucial game counts, and contribute to critical anti-poaching efforts.

Experience the Kalahari’s dark skies and unique wildlife while you break free from crowded tourist circuits and rigid schedules on this once-in-a-lifetime conservation safari.

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Kalahari Conservation Safari and Research Expedition – African Wild Dogs, Cheetahs, Pangolins & More

Dive deeper than a typical wildlife safari and become a partner in critical conservation research on South Africa’s largest private Big 5 reserve, Khamab Kalahari Reserve. Enjoy an exclusive use safari lodge in the Kalahari and experience a Kalahari safari with no time limits as you go beyond simply viewing threatened species like African wild dogs, cheetahs, and pangolins.

Join a conservation safari for small groups and get involved in the hands-on research projects essential to their survival. Gain an African wild dog conservation experience as you conduct game counts, monitor camera traps, and even play a role in anti-poaching efforts. Contribute to pangolin research in South Africa and experience the Kalahari as few do – remote, untamed, and where your efforts truly make an impact in this unique African ecosystem. A true Kalahari Conservation Safari for wildlife research!

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Predator Research

Tracking endangered African wild dogs and other predators with GPS technology based on the ecological needs of the reserve…

PREDATOR SAFARI
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Pangolin Monitoring

Join us on the front lines of pangolin conservation in the Kalahari. While best known for its iconic large carnivores …

PANGOLIN SAFARI
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Camera Traps

Monitoring camera traps for pangolins and other elusive species to conduct scientific research and animal identification (e.g. a wild dog’s unique …

CAMERA TRAPS
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Game Counts

Conducting game counts to assess wildlife populations and monitor the distribution and sex and age ratios in all the reserve’s wildlife…

GAME COUNTS

Vegetation Surveys

The reserve’s ecologist has set a programme in motion to assist with habitat restoration projects by monitoring…

ACTIVITIES
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Anti Poaching

Due to the ongoing poaching crisis plaguing South Africa, we offer guests the chance to contribute to the anti-poa…

ANTI-POACHING

Your Kalahari Conservation Safari Basecamp: Comfort in the Heart of Wilderness

Experience a uniquely comfortable base for your Kalahari conservation adventure in our exclusive tented lodge. Situated within Khamab Kalahari Reserve, South Africa’s largest private big-5 game reserve, our camp offers just five two-sleeper tents with en-suite bathrooms. Discover unrivaled wildlife sightings right from camp and marvel at the Bortle 1 dark skies during unforgettable nights by the bonfire boma. We provide essentials like electricity, hot water, Wi-Fi, and purified drinking water. With catering options available, let us tailor your Kalahari conservation experience to your needs.

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Spacious glamping tent, Khamab Kalahari Reserve Conservation Safari, Kalahari Desert

Working with Wildlife Founders – Edyta and Gary

We founded Working with Wildlife in 2016 because we believe that Africa’s wildlife doesn’t need more passive observers – it needs advocates and ambassadors. We believe that tourism needs to take a more active stance in wildlife conservation, and that the best way to make someone care is to let them be a part of the solution.

With our conservation safari, you won’t just see wild animals from afar; you’ll be part of their story. You’ll track endangered species, gather crucial data, and witness firsthand the challenges they face. This isn’t armchair conservation; it’s getting your hands dirty in the Kalahari sand for a cause. The traditional safari ideal – of pristine wilderness, untouched by reality – is a dangerous illusion.

We’re not interested in selling you a fantasy. We want to show you the truth, the beauty and the struggle, because that’s what ignites change. Our conservation safari isn’t just a once-in-a-lifetime experience; it’s a catalyst. We want you to leave not just with incredible photos, but with a burning desire to make a meaningful difference for Africa’s incredible and unique wildlife.

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Working with Wildlife Founders – Edyta and Gary

We founded Working with Wildlife in 2016 because we believe that Africa’s wildlife doesn’t need more passive observers – it needs advocates and ambassadors. We believe that tourism needs to take a more active stance in wildlife conservation, and that the best way to make someone care is to let them be a part of the solution.

With our conservation safari, you won’t just see wild animals from afar; you’ll be part of their story. You’ll track endangered species, gather crucial data, and witness firsthand the challenges they face. This isn’t armchair conservation; it’s getting your hands dirty in the Kalahari sand for a cause. The traditional safari ideal – of pristine wilderness, untouched by reality – is a dangerous illusion.

We’re not interested in selling you a fantasy. We want to show you the truth, the beauty and the struggle, because that’s what ignites change. Our conservation safari isn’t just a once-in-a-lifetime experience; it’s a catalyst. We want you to leave not just with incredible photos, but with a burning desire to make a meaningful difference for Africa’s incredible and unique wildlife.

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What People Are Saying About Our Conservation Safari

Our guests are our top priority, and we’re dedicated to providing the best possible conservation safari imaginable. Here’s what a few of our past guests have to say about us.

I had the privilege of spending time with Edyta and Gary at “Working with Wildlife” in the heart of the Kalahari Desert within the !Khamab Reserve. It was an experience that transcended mere tourism. This camp is not your typical safari lodge. It’s a place where conservation takes center stage and where the team is committed to preserving the delicate balance of this unique African ecosystem.

The hosts are nothing short of extraordinary. Their passion for wildlife and conservation is contagious. They made us feel at home and (almost) like family.

“Working with Wildlife” is a gateway to understanding, respect, and experience wilderness in a remote and extraordinary reserve. If you’re seeking an authentic safari experience that leaves a positive footprint, look no further !!!

I would particularity recommend this camp for families with kids as the ability to participate in conservation efforts makes the experience a lot more interesting and rewarding.

– Alban Gerbet

★★★★★

Wow, Working With Wildlife makes dreams come true! What a magical place in the middle of nowhere. Gary and Edyta made a beautiful camp in the Kalahari where you feel welcome from the first minute you arrive. The tents have everything you need, and more. The food that Edyta creates is delicious (and more than you need ;-)). And the knowledge that Gary shares is more than you ever can remember.

We had game drives where we followed 3 beautiful male lions and ended up with a female lion with her 4 curious cubs around the game viewer.

We had lunch while 4 cheetah’s were on the hunt for their lunch just in front of us. The highlight of our 1 week stay in the camp was the release of a big elephant bull who was relocated from another reserve. This is something I will always remember. It was so special.
If you ever wanna be close to nature in a big 5 reserve, want to help with nature conservation and learn a lot: don’t hesitate and book your stay at Working with Wildlife. You won’t regret it.

– Helga Leenstra

★★★★★

A truly unforgettable experience that leaves you planning your return! It truly warms my heart to know that there is a vast space in the Kalahari that is relatively untouched by humans and where a handful of truly amazing people take such care to keep it that way.

I had the most amazing adventure when I got to finally get a taste of what my friends had tried to explain the year before, but until you are there and get to see the vast beauty surrounding you, you don’t really understand. The true wonder of this magical place is that it is not full of lodges and vehicles in radio contact with each other racing from one sighting to the next and jockeying for position.
This is a place that focuses on the balance of nature and allows you to search and see animals in their natural habitat.

Gary and Edyta are such wonderful hosts that you feel like you are in your home away from home. They are soo passionate about wildlife and this project. Their knowledge and experience and willingness to share this with others make this a place not to miss!

– Monique Kemp

★★★★★
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