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BIG MAMMALS – WILDLIFE & CONSERVATION PROGRAM IN KENYA
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19 Days
Daily Tour
Unlimited
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Embark on an extraordinary wildlife conservation volunteer project located in the dispersal area between Amboseli and Taveta Ecosystem in Kenya. This big mammal conservation initiative collaborates with local communities to identify and develop sustainable tourism opportunities, aiming to generate income from wildlife. By creating tangible benefits from conservation efforts, the project motivates locals to actively engage in wildlife preservation.
Highlights
- Wildlife surveillance and tracking
- De-snaring activities
- Tackling human-wildlife conflicts
- Elephant tracking
- Wildlife census using GPS technology
- Community education on conservation
- Data collection with community game scouts
- Participation in community projects (schools and medical clinics)
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi Transfer to accommodation in the city Welcome dinner and brief introduction to the program
Day 2: Orientation
Comprehensive orientation session Overview of the conservation project and its goals Safety briefing and cultural sensitivity training Preparation for travel to Tsavo Ecosystem
Day 3: Travel to Tsavo Ecosystem
Early morning departure from Nairobi Scenic drive to the project site in Tsavo Ecosystem Arrival and settling into volunteer accommodation Evening briefing on upcoming activities
Day 4 - Day 17: Volunteering in Big Game Conservation
Engage in various conservation activities, including: Wildlife surveillance and monitoring Assisting in de-snaring operations Participating in human-wildlife conflict mitigation efforts Elephant tracking and data collection Conducting wildlife census using GPS technology Community outreach and education on conservation Collaborating with community game scouts for data collection Contributing to community projects (e.g., schools, medical clinics) Daily debriefs and data compilation Cultural immersion experiences with local communities
Day 18: Farewell and Certificate Issuance
Final day of volunteer work Wrap-up session and project evaluation Certificate issuance ceremony Farewell dinner with project staff and fellow volunteers
Day 19: Departure
Morning reflection and goodbyes Transfer to Nairobi Departure from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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