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SUMMARY:Wildlife Warrior Challenge & Ecotour Safari | South Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 23rd – 29th\, March 24\, 2026 \nLocation: Eastern Cape\, South Africa \nPrice: $3\,000 per person | Solo accommodation \nGet ready for the ultimate conservation adventure! The Global Conservation Force Wildlife Warrior Challenge & Safari is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to witness and participate in a day of ranger skill\, teamwork\, and grit while supporting real-world wildlife protection. \nThis exclusive ecotour offers only 6 competitor slots for adventurous guests to join a comfortable and cozy safari experience and step into the boots of a ranger\, competing alongside anti-poaching units from across South Africa. \nThe Wildlife Warrior Challenge\nElite rangers will send their best candidates to compete for sponsorship funding to equip their teams. Guests will get to participate and cheer on their favorite competitors in: \n\n\nRanger Obstacle Course: Push your physical limits on a challenging ranger-designed course. \n\n\nPaintball Tactical Simulation: Experience a ranger-style mock operation and competition against anti-poaching units. \n\n\nRanger Eating Contest: A lighthearted competition for ultimate bragging rights. \n\n\nPrizes and trophies will be awarded to the winning rangers and guests. \nSafari & Ecotour Experience\nWhen you’re not competing\, you’ll enjoy the ultimate South African wildlife adventure: \n\n\nGuided daily game drives to view wildlife \n\n\nMeet frontline anti-poaching rangers and conservation professionals \n\n\nComfortable lodge accommodations with all meals and non-alcoholic beverages included \n\n\nWhat’s Included\n\n\nFull-day Wildlife Warrior Challenge (March 25th\, 2026) \n\n\n6-night safari lodge stay \n\n\nRound-trip transportation from Port Elizabeth airport \n\n\nAll meals and non-alcoholic drinks \n\n\nDaily guided safari game drives \n\n\nConservation education and behind-the-scenes experiences \n\n\nParticipation in the multi-reserve Wildlife Warrior Challenge  \n\n\nWhat’s Not Included\n\n\nAirfare \n\n\nTrip insurance \n\n\nHealth insurance \n\n\nTips and gratuities \n\n\nSouvenirs and personal purchases \n\n\nAccommodation or transportation outside the GCF program schedule \n\n\nBooking & Payment Details\n\n\nDeposit: 50% deposit required to secure your spot \n\n\nFinal Payment: Due 6 months prior to departure \n\n\nRefund Policy: Deposits and full payments are non-refundable within 6 months of departure \n\n\nApplication: All participants must apply and be approved to join this exclusive ecotour \n\n\nThis is more than an ecotour—it’s a chance to live like a ranger\, support anti-poaching units\, and experience African wildlife in an unforgettable way. With only 6 competitor spots\, this event is truly one-of-a-kind.
URL:https://globalconservationforce.org/event/ranger-challenge-competition-ecotour-safari/
CATEGORIES:Ecotour,Professional Development Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Conservation Force":MAILTO:N.Frolander@globalconservationforce.org
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