Protecting wildlife in Kenya

“Family” projects are suitable for children aged 4 and up. Our advisors will provide personalized recommendations based on your children’s age, the destination, and the type of mission.

Kenya is known and recognized for its wildlife that freely roams the savannah, making it an ideal destination for sustainable tourism projects. Wildlife plays a significant role in Kenya’s economy and also at the local level, which explains the significant development of sustainable tourism in the region. In most cases, isolated communities live in proximity to the wildlife. Over time, the development of civilization has caused conflicts between humans and wildlife, leading to the displacement of animals from their natural habitats to allow human activities to prosper. Various organizations have established conservation areas to promote a healthy coexistence between wildlife and local communities. Alongside specialists and local guides, you will be one of the key actors in managing daily activities aimed at protecting the environment.

You will participate in activities such as ecological monitoring, census-taking, tracking, collar placement, and many other tasks. You will be accompanied by a wildlife specialist during your work in the reserve. This specialist will explain your missions and provide training on tools and processes. It is important to note that there is a local community within the reserve. You will have the opportunity to interact with them, which will help you better understand their coexistence with wildlife and their impact on environmental conservation in the context of this sustainable tourism project.

The reserve, which is closed to the public, is located 50 minutes from the accommodation. It is a conservation center for giraffes, in partnership with WWF. Other animals present: leopards, hyenas, zebras, gazelles…

Animal and environmental project. Examples of activities:

• census of giraffes in the reserve
• tracking, observing, and identifying giraffes
• planting native trees and watering them
• removing invasive plants that are harmful to giraffes

All projects take place in the morning from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The afternoon is dedicated to cultural and artistic activities or outings (hikes, visits, etc.). It is possible to combine this project with the educational project in Kenya.