GIVEAWAY
Win the ultimate
African Adventure!
One winner. South Africa
10–19 September 2026.
A once-in-a-lifetime African adventure valued at €3,500.
Together with Dogs4Wildlife, ESSENTIAL FOODS is giving one person the chance to step into the heart of African wildlife conservation — joining unforgettable excursions, hands-on conservation projects and learning experiences alongside the people and dogs protecting some of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife.
This is more than a journey.
It is a rare opportunity to witness courage, connection and conservation up close — and to experience the powerful role dogs play in protecting wildlife.
How to enter
Follow @essentialfoodsofficial on Instagram
Like the giveaway post on Instagram
Comment WILDLIFE on the giveaway post
Read the full trip details and terms on this page below
Confirm your entry through the DM
Please note: Commenting WILDLIFE does not complete your entry. Your entry is only confirmed once you have read the information and confirmed your wish to participate through the ManyChat automation.
About the trip
If you have ever dreamed of making a real difference while experiencing Africa’s untamed beauty, this is your opportunity.
THE ULTIMATE AFRICAN ADVENTURE is a life-changing conservation journey in South Africa, created by Dogs 4 Wildlife. During the programme, the winner will be based at the breathtaking Bonamanzi Game Reserve, with two unforgettable nights at Makongo Hills Big Five Game Reserve — home to the elite conservation dogs Kal and Dan.
Each day brings new skills, new perspectives and a deeper connection to Africa’s incredible wildlife, the rangers who protect it and the dogs working on the frontline of conservation.
The prize includes
A fully catered trip with all meals provided
• Accommodation at Bonamanzi and Makongo Hills Reserves
• Airport transfers and transport throughout the programme
• Game drives across different Big Five reserves
• Guided bush walks and scenic excursions
• Wildlife tracking and animal behaviour observation
• Anti-poaching patrols and snare removal
• Community empowerment projects
• Two unforgettable nights at Makongo Hills Big Five Game Reserve
• Hands-on rhino monitoring experience
• Learning about ecology, anti-poaching and the fight against illegal wildlife trade
Programme for the trip
During THE ULTIMATE AFRICAN ADVENTURE, the winner will take part in a unique programme designed to offer both unforgettable wildlife encounters and meaningful insight into real conservation work.
The programme may include:
Big 5 game drives across multiple conservancies
-
Scenic boat trips
-
Guided bush walks
-
Wildlife identification
-
Animal behaviour tracking
-
Snare removal
-
Anti-poaching patrols
-
Community empowerment projects
-
Ecology and conservation learning sessions
-
Deep dives into the illegal wildlife trade
-
Rhino monitoring experience
-
Time with the conservation teams and dogs protecting wildlife every day
The winner will also spend two unforgettable nights at Makongo Hills Big Five Game Reserve — home to Dogs 4 Wildlife’s elite conservation dogs, Kal and Dan.
Please note that the final programme may vary depending on weather, wildlife movement, conservation priorities and reserve operations.
ESSENTIAL FOODS x Dogs4Wildlife
At ESSENTIAL FOODS, our mission has always reached far beyond the bowl.
We believe in creating better lives for dogs and cats through extraordinary meals, uncompromising quality and a deep respect for the role animals play in our lives.
Dogs4Wildlife represents a mission we are proud to stand beside: protecting endangered wildlife through highly trained conservation dogs, ranger support and community-focused conservation work.
This giveaway is our way of inviting one person closer to that mission.
Because some dogs do more than share our homes.
Some dogs protect a future for wildlife.
Together, we celebrate the extraordinary bond between dogs, people and purpose.
Stronger together
Since the beginning, ESSENTIAL FOODS has contributed £15,000 to Dogs4Wildlife
We are thrilled to partner with ESSENTIAL FOODS, whose generous donation of high-quality dog food supports the health and wellbeing of our specialist dogs. Their contribution helps give our dogs the best start in life by meeting their nutritional needs for optimal development, performance, and vitality.
- DOGS4WILDLIFE
Winner announcement
The winner will be selected at random and contacted directly on 31 July 2026.
The winner will be contacted by ESSENTIAL FOODS via private message.
If the selected winner does not respond within the timeframe stated in the full terms and conditions, ESSENTIAL FOODS reserves the right to select another winner.
Good luck!
Terms and rules
By entering this giveaway, you agree to the following terms:
• No purchase is necessary to enter.
• The giveaway is open to residents of Europe, including the United Kingdom.
• Entrants must be 18 years or older at the time of entry.
• Entrants must be available to travel from 10–19 September 2026.
• The prize is THE ULTIMATE AFRICAN ADVENTURE with Dogs 4 Wildlife in South Africa.
• The prize value is approximately €3,500.
• The winner will be selected at random and contacted directly on 31 July 2026.
• The winner must respond no later than 3 August 2026 at 00:00 CEST to claim the prize. If the winner does not respond within this timeframe, ESSENTIAL FOODS reserves the right to select another winner.
• The prize cannot be exchanged for cash.
• The prize is personal and may not be transferred unless otherwise agreed in writing.
• The final programme may be subject to change due to weather, wildlife movement, conservation work, safety requirements or reserve operations.
• The winner is responsible for ensuring they have a valid passport, travel insurance, required vaccinations, travel documents and any necessary visas.
• Personal expenses not listed as included are the responsibility of the winner.
• ESSENTIAL FOODS and Dogs 4 Wildlife are not responsible for costs related to failure to obtain valid travel documents, insurance, visas, vaccinations or medical clearance.
• By confirming entry, entrants acknowledge that they have read and accepted the full terms and conditions.
• This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram or Facebook.
Important clarification:
To be eligible to win, entrants must have completed all of the following steps:
• Follow @essentialfoodsofficial
• Like the giveaway post
• Comment WILDLIFE on the giveaway post
• Read the trip information and full terms and conditions
• Actively confirm their wish to participate through the Instagram DM automation
Important clarification:
Commenting WILDLIFE on the giveaway post gives access to the trip information and entry link. It does not complete your entry. Your entry is only confirmed once you have read the information and actively confirmed your wish to participate through the Instagram DM automation.