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Wildlife
East Africa is home to more than one-quarter of Africa’s wild animals and host to the most famous safari experiences on Earth. The Masai Mara, Tsavo, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater are places that everyone should visit at some stage in life.
It is easy to understand why it is called the birthplace of mankind and not unusual to feel as though you have arrived home when you experience it for the first time.
The word ‘safari’ is Swahili for journey and we include a safari in almost every experience we provide. People travel with us for many reasons, but one shared pleasure is to spend several exhilarating days in the wilderness, watching animals in their natural habitat.
For our volunteer programmes we also have a range of wildlife conservation projects that provide you with a working safari experience ranging from primates to elephants.
It’s a rare pleasure to sit in a vehicle in the middle of the African bush with the engine turned off and cool box primed, just waiting to see what comes along. It’s about as good as it gets in our humble opinion.
Wildlife Projects
Mwaluganje -
Elephant Sanctuary
We have launched a wildlife project in partnership with Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary in the Shimba Hills. The Elephant Sanctuary is a community-based program, where by local people have “leased” their property to a community based trust, which manages the sanctuary for the benefit and preservation of the elephants. It also provides valuable revenue for the landowners and local people, realised through eco-tourism and gate entrance fees. Read More...
Our Primate Conservation Course is designed to give you a taster into practical conservation work and gives you the opportunity to learn new skills and make a valuable contribution to the protection of Kenya’s monkeys. Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in conservation and research, or simply have a passion for wildlife, this course offers an informative and entertaining insight into ways of conserving these amazing animals. This course is run in partnership with The Colobus Trust and WWF and is included in CK Wildlife, CK2 and CK3. Read More...
Tsavo - Wildlife Discovery Experience
Camp Tsavo is our biggest and most ambitious wildlife project to date. This ecosystem is home to a large diversity of flora and fauna, many species of which are classified by IUCN (the World Conservation Union) as vulnerable, threatened or endangered, and boasts a large population of predators, especially lions. All activities are designed to make a positive contribution towards the ongoing work of Rukinga Sanctuary whilst educating and enthusing international volunteers on the pertinent issues facing conservation in Africa today. Read more
Miti Mirefu
Camp Miti Mirefu is based on Ndarakwai Ranch on the slopes of West Kilimanjaro and within the heart of The Kilimanjaro Conservancy. The Wildlife Conservancy was established in 2001and is devoted to the conservation of nature and the reduction of human-wildlife conflict in the West Kilimanjaro eco-system, one of the most biologically diverse habitats in Tanzania. Read More....
Batu Puteh
Our wildlife and environmental project takes you to the community of Batu Puteh on the mighty Kinabatangan River. This chocolate brown tributary flows from the very heart of North Borneo and along its banks is home to a plethora of animals, insects and communities. The community of Batu Puteh has developed a mini eco tourism project here and as well as developing this they are working hard to preserve and re-generate a nearby forest reserve. Along the banks of the river you will see crocodiles, up to 8 species of ape, wild boar, occasional elephants and numerous bird and aquatic life... Read More
Ocean Projects
Mwamba - Marine Conservation Programme
The natural resources have provided livelihoods for local communities for hundreds of years and more recently have supported a major tourism industry. At present, much of this area is under 'Reserve' status, meaning there is a combination of environmental protection with controlled use of the natural resources. However, Kenya has been unable to give adequate emphasis to the development of its marine and coastal environments, although this contributes significantly to its national economy. Read More...
Mantanani Island
The Mantanani Islands lay several hours boat ride off the coast of western Sabah and are home to a wide variety of marine life including turtles and dugongs as well as reefs and associated eco-systems. The community is approximately 800 people who are from the Bajau ethnic group and are predominantly Muslim. Facilities on the island are poor with the community making a small income from selling fish on the mainland. Due to the remoteness and lack of facilities on the island there are a number of human environmental issues affecting the surrounding marine eco system... Read More
Dolphins & Whales (Cetacean) Conservation Project
The coastal ecosystem of Zanzibar is rich in biological resources including long, white sandy beaches, diverse coral reefs and mangroves, a rich cultural history and traditions, and abundant marine and terrestrial wildlife. It is listed as one of the top 34 Global Biodiversity Hotspots - harbouring more species of plant and animal life than anywhere else on Earth... Read More
Highlights
- Included in all trips
- 3 Day dedicated wildlife safari
- Visit stunning National Parks
- Chances of seeing the Big Five
- Camp Fires and Big Skies
Camp Borneo - Jungle Trekking
Highlights
- Experience the secluded jungle
- Learn Survival Skills
- Live wild for several days
- Learn about local environmental project work
- Integrate with the local community
Camp Kenya - Eco Training
Highlights
- Learn all about tracking and bush navigation
- Anticipating animal behavior;
- Professionally operating and managing a game drive fleet
- The sustainable development and wise use of natural resources
- Radio procedures
My expectations were more than realised and I have to say I had high expectations. It taught me many skills of a practical nature and has encouraged a greater degree of independence. I think it’ll also be useful in showing people that I can get things done without supervision, both in drumming up funds to go out and from what we did while there.
Marco Allsop
