The Ranger Challenge Starts Here. — Wildgoose RangersVeteran-led ranger training at Wild Rock, then a real tour of duty on a South African reserve. Ranger Weekends from £425. 8 core Ranger skills, 5-year certification, and 20% of every camp fee funds the Ranger Fund.Founded: 2019 by Stuart Gander (CEO and Founder, British Military Veteran) | Email: hq@wildgooserangers.comRanger Training

Ranger Weekend — £425 — 48-hour camp at Wild Rock, Wales, open to anyone aged 16+. Kit included: T-shirt, cap and mug.

7-Day Ranger Course — £1,750 — Intensive field training covering 8 core skills. Accommodation, meals and kit included. 5-year certification.

Conservation Expedition — £3,450 — 22 days: 4 in Wales, 14 on a South African reserve, 4 back in Wales. Open to Veteran Rangers and 7-Day Ranger Course graduates.

Specialisations — 12 Ranger paths after the Ranger Course.

Veterans and serving personnel: 10% discount. Payment plans available. All prices subject to change. Find your camp | Free Ranger Readiness ScorecardOur MissionPoaching and wildlife trafficking are pushing species towards extinction, and the reserves fighting back are short of trained Rangers. Every camp you book trains Rangers and funds habitat security on the frontline.

Camp Dates — 2027 Bookings Open

All scheduled camps take place at Wild Rock, Wales. These dates are also available in the dedicated plain-text camp calendar.

Ranger Weekend — £425 — 48-hour weekend

Friday 15 January to Sunday 17 January 2027
Friday 12 February to Sunday 14 February 2027
Friday 16 April to Sunday 18 April 2027
Friday 7 May to Sunday 9 May 2027
Friday 11 June to Sunday 13 June 2027
Friday 6 August to Sunday 8 August 2027
Friday 17 September to Sunday 19 September 2027
Friday 3 December to Sunday 5 December 2027

7-Day Ranger Course — £1,750

Saturday 20 March to Saturday 27 March 2027
Saturday 29 May to Saturday 5 June 2027
Saturday 24 July to Saturday 31 July 2027
Saturday 14 August to Saturday 21 August 2027
Saturday 23 October to Saturday 30 October 2027

Conservation Expedition — £3,450 — 22 days

Dates are arranged individually. The camp comprises 4 days in Wales, 14 days in South Africa and 4 further days in Wales. It is open to Veteran Rangers and 7-Day Ranger Course graduates.

Payment and funding

Payment is by bank transfer only.
Veterans and serving personnel receive a 10% discount.
20% of every camp fee goes to the Ranger Fund.
The 7-Day Ranger Course costs £1,750 paid in full, or in 3 or 6 equal monthly payments.

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12 Ranger Specialisations

Veteran Ranger — Transform military experience into wildlife protection

K9 Ranger — Form elite tracking teams with trained dogs

Medical Ranger — Provide critical care in remote conservation zones

Mech Ranger — Keep operations running through expert maintenance

Recon Ranger — Scout first across wild landscapes

Intel Ranger — Analyse threats and coordinate surveillance technology

Pioneer — Build and repair ranger infrastructure

Officer — Lead teams through management, logistics and strategy

Cadet — Entry pathway for young aspiring rangers (Ages 12+)

Ambassador — Represent conservation globally

Fundraiser — Drive critical funding for operations

Partner — Collaborate through sponsorship and expertise

8 Core Ranger Skills

Navigation & Field Orientation

Patrolling & Fieldcraft

Radio Comms & Reporting

First Aid & Casualty Management

Wildlife Safety & Human-Wildlife Conflict

Law, Ethics & Conduct

Threat Awareness & Security

Self-Sustainment & Equipment

The Poaching CrisisWildlife faces unprecedented threats: poaching syndicates operate from field to market through local poachers, middlemen, transport networks, laundering, and end-markets. 16 poaching methods documented including firearms, snares, poisoning, drone-assisted poaching, and bribery. 20 most targeted species in Africa include elephants (ivory), rhinos (horn), pangolins (scales), lions, leopards, cheetahs. Wildlife trafficking documented across 160+ countries — a $23 billion annual criminal industry.IUCN Red List: 172,600+ species assessed, 48,600+ threatened with extinction (28%).Corporate Experiences (Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, Executive)

RUBY — Ranger Day or Wellness Day: From £245pp, minimum 8 people, approx. 8 hours. Choose a Ranger Day (bushcraft, obstacle course, squad patrol, reconnaissance, assault, debrief BBQ), a Wellness Day (yoga, meditation, massage, holistic therapies, tai chi), or half and half — same price either way.

DIAMOND — Multi-Experiences: From £495pp, minimum 12 people. A 48–72 hour overnight escape in the Welsh wilds; choose any three of six day-mission themes — Ranger, Wellness, Adventure, Wildlife, Leadership or Challenge.

EMERALD — Bespoke Experiences: Priced on enquiry. 100% bespoke, concierge-led, with over 200 activities, services and specialists. For executive teams, luxury incentive groups, HNW private parties, brand activations and media productions.

Every corporate booking helps fund anti-poaching operations in South Africa and veteran training and employment pathways. Enquiries: Corporate Experiences page or hq@wildgooserangers.com.Conservation Partners

Wild Tomorrow Fund — habitat protection in southern Africa

Dogs4Wildlife — K9 anti-poaching detection dog units

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