South Africa
August 4 - 10, 2026
All Inclusive Safari!!!
$3900 per person
Luxury Glamping in Greater Kruger National Park
Lodging, All Meals, 2 Daily Game Drives &
Excellent CE All Included!!
Internal Medicine CE
***Earn 15 Hours RACE CE***
An Unforgettable Experience Awaits
Traveling Vet Retreats is heading on safari! This CE retreat is perfect for the adventurous solo traveler, couples, and even families! And it doesn’t have to break the bank. We’ve made this possible by partnering directly with an amazing pristine camp in the bush of Africa near Kruger National Park, rather than contracting with a tour company, and offering spots on a shared basis – 2 people per tent! If you’re traveling with a partner or friend (vet or not) – perfect! If traveling solo, we’ll pair you up with another attendee of the same sex.
This retreat will be truly intimate – only 26 spots are available- and is perfect for the adventurous soul. You’ll fall asleep to the sound of wildlife in the night, hopefully catch the elephants passing by the pool for a sip of water, and spot the Big 5 on daily game drives into the park.
Our retreat takes place in the impressive Manyeleti Private Game Reserve just next to Kruger National Park – a Big 5 area!! It actually shares an unfenced border with the park so there is free movement of wildlife. You’ll be staying in luxury canvas tents which include raised decks, a private bath, full beds with canopy nets, as well as a communal dining area and pool.
What’s Included?
- 6 nights lodging on a shared basis – 2 people per tent
- All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- 2 Daily Game Drives (morning & evening)
- Sundowner Drink on Afternoon Game Drives
- Shuttle from the Hoedspruit Airport to the camp* (must arrive at set times)
- Entrance/Conservation fee to park
- 15 Hours RACE Approved CE
- TVR Goody Bag
What’s Not Included?
- Flights to and from destination
- Shuttle to camp if arriving outside of set hours
- Drinks (alcoholic & non alcoholic)
- Optional activities (bush walk, village tour, etc)
- Once off Community Levy paid on site (75 rand)
Do I need to be a vet/tech to go on this safari? Nope! If you’re traveling with a non vetmed spouse or friend, they can stay in your tent and chill by the pool during lectures (or join and learn!). The cost is the same – $3900 per person.
Can I bring kids? Yes! The camp is very kid friendly – junior ranger activities and even babysitting available (extra cost). Under 2 stays free , and under 12 is 50% price. Above 12 are charged as adults – please inquire.
Is this safari safe, I mean we’re staying in tents in the wild?! YES, it is very safe! These are not your average tents – they are heavy duty luxury canvas tents with all the amenities and privacy of a hotel room, raised on wooden platforms. Safety measures and camp rules will be discussed on arrival. You will be escorted to your tent by a ranger after dark. You are not allowed leave your tent after dark, and no food is allowed to be kept in your tent.
SPEAKER
Harry Cridge
MVB, DACVIM
Dr. Cridge is a dual American (ACVIM) and European (ECVIM) board-certified specialist in small animal internal medicine. He has clinical and research interests in gastroenterology and disorders of the exocrine pancreas. Indeed, he is one of just a handful of individuals recognized as a specialist in gastroenterology by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Cridge is a subject matter expert on pancreatitis and EPI and routinely publishes and lectures in these areas. He is also senior editor on an upcoming textbook focused on disorders of the liver, exocrine pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract in dogs and cats. He currently serves as an Associate Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine
LECTURE TOPICS
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Day 1: Acute Gastrointestinal Disease
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Pancreatitis: Diagnostic Dilemmas
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Managing Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs: Moving Beyond Supportive & Symptomatic Care
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Sorting Through the Mess: Evidence-Based Management of Acute Diarrhea in Dogs
Day 2: Chronic Gastrointestinal Disease-
Approach to the Chronic GI Dog
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Picking the Right Diet for the Chronic Enteropathy Dog
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Triaditis Untangled: What Every Vet Should Know
Day 3: Endocrinopathies-
Diabetes in Practice I: Diagnosing and Managing with Insulin
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Diabetes in Practice II: Expanding Options with SGLT2 Inhibitors
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Navigating Cushing’s and Addison’s: Key Insights for Everyday Practice
Day 4: Respiratory Medicine-
Coughing Canine: Practical Strategies for Diagnosis and Treatment
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Coughing Cat: Practical Approaches to Feline Respiratory Cases
Day 5 : Immune and Infectious-
All You Need to Know About IMHA in Dogs
- FIP Updates: Practical Insights for Diagnosis and Care
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Fly into Hoedspruit Airport
15 tented suites create an experience that is rugged yet luxurious, blending the remoteness of the breath-taking setting with utter comfort and style.
The camp has been designed and constructed in such a way as to have minimal impact on the environment and features eco-friendly facilities and amenities. The luxury safari tents are spacious and airy, the canvas walls and roll-up flaps inviting the outdoors in.
Gauze tent flaps & mosquito nets offer protection from mosquitoes while allowing the cool breeze and sounds of the bush to gently lull one to sleep.
The camp is unfenced, so don’t be surprised if you hear the whoop of hyenas, the lions contact calling or the sounds of elephants roaring through the camp.
The tents are furnished for maximum comfort and provides extra-long queen/twin size beds.
Daily housekeeping and turn-down services are included, ensuring our guests’ absolute comfort.
Aug 4 – Arrive to Hoedspruit airport, transfer to camp
Aug 5 – 9
Morning and evening game drives included daily
CE for 3 hours daily
Aug 10 – Depart
- This is a rough itinerary of the guests’ daily experience whilst staying at the Safari Camps. There may be occasions whereby these times are not exact due to varying circumstances.
- 05h30: Guests are awoken with the beating of traditional drums. Tea / coffee and rusks are then served before guests meet at reception to go on their game drive.
- 06h00: Morning game drive – duration 3 hours approx. Snacks & tea / coffee offered during the game drive.
- 09h30: Breakfast. During the course of breakfast, guests will be offered the opportunity of partaking in a Bush Walk with a ranger/s pending the number of pax interested. The Bush Walk is strictly for persons aged 16 years and older. Junior bush walks can be arranged around camp perimeter for children under the age of 16.
14h00: Lunch. - 16h00: Afternoon game drive – duration 3 hours approx. Snacks & soft drinks offered during the game drive.
- 20h00: Dinner. This is a communal meal with guests sitting outside (weather dependent) interacting with each other and the rangers. The chef will present the menu to all guests once seated.
- Our check-in time is 14h00 and our check out time is 11h00.
SOLD OUT – Please click here to sign up for the waitlist in case of a cancellation
Tents are double occupancy (2 people per tent).
If you are traveling solo, we can pair you with a person of the same sex to share a tent (separate beds). If you’d like a tent to yourself, you must purchase at the full price ($7800)
If you are attending with a friend/partner, let us know when booking to place you in the same tent together.
If you would like to bring your kids, this is an additional charge and you must reserve the entire tent, please inquire.
Please note! We do require proof of travel insurance prior to departure.
Email us with any questions.
Payment Options:
Per Person Cost is $3900. This cost is the same for CE and non-CE attendees, as the camp charges per person, and it simplifies booking!
If you elect a payment plan, the next 2 payments in equal installments are due November 1st, 2025 and February 15, 2026.
Due to the unique nature and planning this retreat takes, we have instituted a Special Cancellation Policy:
If cancelled after April 15, 2026 – No refunds or transfers, 100% of fee is forfeited, no exceptions
If cancelled from February 1, 2026 – April 14, 2026 – 50% of total fee’s paid forfeited
Refunds available prior to Feb 1, 2026 minus a $200 cancellation fee
*This program is pending RACE approval. We are an NYSED approved CE provider
South Africa Veterinary CE conference and Safari