Fundraising Event DAKTARI x Wildlife Vet Dr. Peter Rogers

AN EVENING WITH WILDLIFE VET DR PETER ROGERS - Fundraising for DAKTARI Bush School at Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

In a wonderful collaboration between Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, renowned wildlife veterinarian Dr Peter Rogers and DAKTARI Bush School, we invite you to a very special fundraising evening on Friday, 13 November 2026.

Set at the beautiful Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, the evening will raise funds for DAKTARI Bush School and the work we do with local children and young people through environmental education, inspiring them to care for wildlife and shape their future.

THE STORIES BEHIND 50 YEARS OF WILDLIFE VETERINARY WORK

The highlight of the evening will be Dr Peter Rogers on stage, sharing stories, videos and photographs from his extraordinary career of almost 50 years as a wildlife veterinarian in and around the Greater Kruger area. Expect the good, the bad, the sad, the funny... and perhaps even a few stories and secrets that have never been told before!

EVENING PROGRAMME

17:00 – Welcome bubbles, snacks & mingle

17:45 – Dr Peter Rogers on stage and livestream begins

18:45 – Livestream ends, hotel-stay winner announced & raffle draws

19:00 – Dinner at Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit

Dinner reservations must be made by 6 November by this link.

YOUR LIVE EVENT TICKET R450 INCLUDES

• Welcome bubbles and snacks
• Dr Peter Rogers' live talk
• Entry into a special prize draw to win an incredible Radisson experience for two which includes 2 nights' accommodation at Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, dinner, breakfast and a back, neck & shoulder massage for two at Amani Spa. The lucky winner will be revealed immediately after Dr Peter Rogers' talk.

There will also be raffle tickets available during the evening, with fantastic prizes generously donated by businesses from the Hoedspruit community.

Every rand raised through the raffle will go directly to DAKTARI Bush School to support our programmes and ongoing work.

The bar will remain open throughout the event for guests wishing to purchase additional drinks.

STAY FOR DINNER

After the event, the DAKTARI team and Dr Peter Rogers will be staying for dinner at Radisson, and everyone is very welcome to join us.

Radisson is offering guests a special Slowveld Buffet for only R195 per person, including a salad buffet, vegetable sides, grilled chicken with coconut sauce, beef stew or tripe feijoada, followed by Malva pudding with vanilla custard.

Dinner bookings are essential and must be made directly with Radisson no later than 6 November by this link.

Dinner is paid separately and is not included in the event ticket.

CAN'T JOIN US IN HOEDSPRUIT?

You can still be part of the evening!

Dr Peter Rogers' stage appearance will be livestreamed, and online tickets are available for R300 (approximately €17 / US$19).

Whether you are elsewhere in South Africa or on the other side of the world, you can join us online, hear Peter's incredible stories and support DAKTARI at the same time.

Prior to the event you will recieve a link to the livestream. Make sure to use the right email when you purchase your ticket!

WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?

For 20 years, DAKTARI Bush School has been inspiring local youth to protect nature and shape their future.

Dr Peter Rogers has supported DAKTARI since the very beginning. He has never stopped believing in our work, supporting our animals and, most importantly, supporting the education of the children we work with.

We are also incredibly grateful to Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, who are generously sponsoring the venue for this special evening.

It is a real honour to bring everyone together for an evening that celebrates long-standing support, community and a shared commitment to DAKTARI's work.

By joining us, whether in person or online, you are helping us continue this work for the next generation.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EVENT?

Please contact DAKTARI Fundraising Manager Felicia Hansen at: [email protected]