DrK Wilderness Medics delivers accredited wilderness medicine training designed for guides, conservationists, and adventure operators across Africa. Based in Botswana, the company equips frontline professionals and explorers with essential life-saving skills to manage medical emergencies in remote areas. With a strong emphasis on practical, scenario-based learning, DrK Wilderness Medics empowers those working in tourism and conservation to protect both people and the wilderness they serve.
Building on its foundation in Botswana, DrK Wilderness Medics extends its accredited wilderness medicine training across Africa, serving the unique needs of guides, conservationists, and adventure operators. In many of the continent’s most iconic destinations, access to hospitals or clinics can be limited, making trained first responders an essential part of tourism and conservation safety.
DrK Wilderness Medics addresses this critical gap by offering internationally recognized courses that empower individuals to respond effectively when emergencies occur in remote environments. Their programs range from essential first aid to advanced wilderness medical training, all delivered through practical, scenario-based methods that mirror real-life challenges in the field. By emphasizing hands-on learning, participants gain both the confidence and competence to make life-saving decisions under pressure.
Accredited by the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) and the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC), with certification endorsed by Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA), the company ensures its courses meet global standards while remaining relevant to African contexts. Certification is valid for three years and widely recognized in the outdoor, adventure, and conservation industries worldwide.
Beyond technical instruction, DrK Wilderness Medics instils values of resilience, teamwork, and responsible leadership in remote settings. Their mission is not only to train responders but to foster a culture of preparedness that strengthens the safety and sustainability of Africa’s tourism and conservation landscape.
From safari guides navigating the Okavango Delta, to rangers protecting wildlife in national parks, to expedition leaders exploring uncharted terrain, DrK Wilderness Medics equips Africa’s frontline professionals with the essential skills to protect both people and nature. By advancing wilderness medicine education, the company contributes meaningfully to safer, more sustainable, and more resilient travel and conservation across the continent.
