Signature Experience
Conservation Encounters
Alongside the researchers and wardens protecting what remains
Conservation is not a sideshow in East Africa — it is the story. From the remarkable recovery of mountain gorillas to the reintroduction of lions and rhinos to Rwanda's Akagera, from anti-poaching ranger patrols to community-owned conservancies, the region offers travellers a chance to witness conservation in action. These encounters go beyond spectating — they connect you to the people and programmes that are actively shaping the future of Africa's wildlife.
What Makes This Experience Special
- Akagera National Park — Africa's greatest conservation comeback story
- Anti-poaching ranger walks and patrol experiences
- Rhino tracking on foot in Kenya's Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Community conservancy visits — where wildlife pays for itself
- Veterinary and research programme visits (seasonal)
- A portion of every trip contributes directly to conservation programmes
Where & How
Specific Activities
Ziwa Rhino Tracking
Track southern white rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary — Uganda's only wild rhino population, part of a programme to reintroduce rhinos to the country's national parks.
Akagera Conservation Safari
Safari through Africa's greatest conservation comeback — lions and rhinos reintroduced, poaching virtually eliminated, and a park reborn from the edge of collapse.
Ol Pejeta Rhino Tracking
Track both black and white rhinos on foot in East Africa's largest rhino sanctuary — home to the last two northern white rhinos on Earth.
QENP Lion Research Experience
Join researchers tracking collared lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park — real-time telemetry, behavioural observations, and direct contribution to predator conservation.
Bwindi Conservation Community Walk
Visit the communities around Bwindi and learn how gorilla tourism revenue has transformed local livelihoods — schools, clinics, and enterprises funded directly by conservation.
Make It Yours
Ready to experience conservation encounters?
Tell us what draws you in — we'll weave it into a journey shaped entirely around you, your group, and your dates.