Conservation

For families wishing to make a positive impact and assist with conservation activities during their trip, there are different ways to get involved, ranging from a few hours to a week. From tracking endangered wildlife and participating in hands-on conservation projects to supporting community initiatives, the experiences provide a valuable opportunity to instill a sense of environmental stewardship in children while contributing to important conservation efforts.

South Africa

You can assisting vets with Darting, tracking and monitoring Rhino’s at Marataba Conservation Camps in the Marakele National Park in Limpopo, South Africa, or join the research team at Phinda, one of the largest private reserves in the country, where you can participate in pioneering pangolin, elephant and Rhino initiatives. At Samara in the Karoo, your family can learn about and get involved in their incredible rewilding projects.

If you have older children (12 and over) who want to take their appreciation for the bush to a new level, an 8 day wilderness conservation experience in the Greater Makalali Game Reserve, in Limpopo, South Africa, you’ll spend each day doing hands-on conservation work that most tourists never experience.

Should you wish your holiday to be very conservation focused, you can take an African Sky Runnners Conservation safari, a two week journey flying in a private plane between reserves and assisting with six different conservation projects across south Africa.

Namibia

In Namibia at the N/a’an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary you can learn about efforts to protect Namibia’s unique fauna. Families can engage in hands-on activities such as tracking rhinos, observing endangered species, or even participating in conservation research projects.

Botswana

In Botswana at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, you can learn about rhino conservation efforts and participate in activities like tracking rhinos with experienced guides. The country is also home to various community-led conservation projects that focus on protecting endangered species and preserving habitats. Families can engage with local conservationists and gain insights into the challenges and successes of protecting Botswana’s rich biodiversity.

Mozambique

If you stay at Azura on Benguerra Island in Mozambique, you can participate in reef clean-ups and snorkeling safaris to monitor marine like health.

Tanzania

Chumbe Island, a private nature reserve off the coast of Zanzibar is a haven for eco-concious families. It is home to one of the most pristine coral reefs in East Africa, and the eco-lodge on the island offers a range of family-friendly conservation activities centered around marine life protection. This can include identifying turtle nesting sites and protecting hatchings as they make their way to the ocean, and guided snorkelingtrips to learn about conservation and marine ecosystems.

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