Africa
Cape Town
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
October 10-19, 2027
TOPIC: Emergency and Critical Care – Dr. Lenore Bacek
This once in a lifetime immersive CE program blends high‑quality veterinary education with unforgettable South African wildlife experiences. The event begins in Cape Town with an evening icebreaker, followed by two days of morning lectures, included meals, and curated afternoon adventures. Participants then transfer to KwaZulu‑Natal for a week at Zebra Hills Lodge, featuring daily game drives, all meals, and hands‑on conservation activities. The program includes a minimum of four wildlife veterinary procedures—often more due to active rhino conservation needs—along with visits to a rhino orphanage, a GCF K9 anti‑poaching demonstration, and integrated drone‑ranger‑K9 tracking exercises. Attendees will earn 15 hours of RACE and NYSED‑approved CE.
Only 23 Total Spots Available
10 Days / 9 Nights
Registration: $8,200 Per Person, Shared Accommodation (two or one bed rooms)
What’s Included:
- All accommodations throughout the program
- All meals and beverages
- In‑country transportation
- Excursions and cultural experiences
- Conservation activities and wildlife experiences
- All scheduled program elements
What’s Not Included:
- Any travel or lodging before or after the program
- Trip insurance
- International flights to and from Cape Town
- Personal tips and souvenirs
Step 1: Register
Everyone, including guests, must register here.
Step 2: Payment:
Either a 50% deposit or full payment at GiveButter.
Day 1: October 10, 2027
Arrival in Cape Town at any time, shuttle to Hotel Verde. V&A Waterfront Icebreaker and dinner; no other scheduled activities.
Day 2: October 11, 2027
Buffet breakfast, morning lectures, lunch included, post-lunch adventures and activities, followed by dinner.
Day 3: October 12, 2027
Same structure as Day 2 — breakfast, lectures, lunch, afternoon activities, and covered dinner.
Day 4: October 13, 2027
Buffet breakfast, Transfer day: flight from Cape Town to KwaZulu-Natal, bus transfer to Zebra Hills Lodge. Evening game drive, dinner, and drinks included.
Day 5-10: October 14-19, 2027
Full week of activities, lectures, and game lodge experiences at Zebra Hills Lodge, including all meals, excursions, and program elements.
- Minimum of 4 wildlife veterinary procedures rhino/elephant/lion/african wild dog (e.g., collaring, treatments, relocations). Procedures will be done based on needs at the time but for sure rhino. It’s likely this may break into two half days of veterinary procedures and up to 8 procedures due to rhino conservation needs during this window.
- Visit to the rhino orphanage
- GCF K9 demonstration with anti-poaching working dogs
- Drone – ranger – K9 wildlife tracking for procedures and monitoring
Dr. Lenore Bacek
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
Topics:
Emergency & Critical Care
Once in a lifetime location
Zebra Hills Lodge
More info coming soon!
Flights:
Traveling to Cape Town is straightforward, with several major U.S. cities offering convenient routes. While nonstop options are limited and often seasonal, travelers can easily reach Cape Town (CPT) with one‑stop connections through major international hubs in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. Common U.S. departure points include:
- New York (JFK/EWR) — frequent 1‑stop options and seasonal nonstop service
- Miami (MIA) — reliable 1‑stop itineraries
- Chicago (ORD) — popular 1‑stop connections
- Boston (BOS) — competitive 1‑stop routes via major hubs
- Los Angeles (LAX) — typically 1–2 stops through Europe or the Middle East
Required Documents:
All visitors must present a valid passport and a return or onward ticket. Visas are not required from citizens of Canada, the US, the UK, the British Commonwealth, Caribbean countries, members of the European Union, Japan, or South Korea.