Trips with a Purpose

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Go on a journey that leaves Africa better than when you arrived. Our Trips With A Purpose offer more than just unforgettable safaris – they're a chance to make a tangible difference. This collection of thoughtfully designed safari itineraries supports local communities, environmental work, or wildlife conservation, and includes a visit to a Positive Impact project, with some offering an immersive, hands-on experience.

If you're looking to engage with local communities, actively participate in conservation activities to protect endangered wildlife, or get your hands into African soil planting trees, we have curated the perfect itineraries that blend adventure with meaningful impact.

Children enjoy meaningful encounters with the Maasai | SaSaab Camp

How Does Safari Conservation Travel Help Africa?

Conservation travel in the safari world creates a cycle where tourism benefits communities, protects wildlife, and preserves Africa's stunning natural landscapes, ensuring that future generations get to experience the continent's magic. But how exactly does philanthropic travel contribute to wildlife and wilderness conservation?

Supporting Local Communities

  • Job Creation: The Safari industry generates employment opportunities in lodges, camps, guiding, and other related hospitality and tourism services.
  • Cultural Preservation: Our Trips With A Purpose itineraries include visits to local villages, where guests have meaningful interactions that encourage the celebration and sharing of traditional customs and heritage.
  • Education & Health: Projects supported by conservation travel funds community initiatives, like schools, healthcare clinics, and training programs (particularly those in the tourism, hospitality and guiding fields).
  • Economic Growth: Local businesses and artisans sell their wares to guests or lodges and camps, bringing a new source of income to rural areas.

Wildlife Conservation

  • Anti-Poaching Efforts: Many endangered species, like African wild dog and rhino are kept safe and protected by non-profit organisations like the Endangered Wildlife Trust thanks to the funding received. These often go towards rangers' salaries, surveillance equipment, and anti-poaching patrols.
  • Wildlife Sanctuaries: Rehabilitation centres and breeding programs, like the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, can help endangered species thanks to funding.
  • Conflict Mitigation: Human-wildlife conflict is significantly reduced as a result of creating buffer zones and educating communities.

Nature Preservation

  • Habitat Protection: Wilderness conservation ensures that vast areas of land are safeguarded from deforestation, mining, or agriculture.
  • Reforestation Projects: Organisations like Greenpop's efforts, like planting trees, combat climate change and restore ecosystems.
  • Sustainable Practices: Promotes eco-friendly tourism practices, reducing environmental impact.

Awareness And Advocacy

  • Education for Travellers: On African wildlife conservation tours, like our Trips With A Purpose safaris, visitors gain invaluable insight into conservation challenges, inspiring global advocacy.

 

Ready To Book Your Trip With A Purpose?

Browse our recommended Trips With A Purpose below, or get in touch with one of our Africa Safari Experts to help you tailor-make an itinerary based on your travel wishes.

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Our Best Trips with a Purpose

Saruni Conservation & Community Experience

From $7,050 to $8,840 pps
10 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Sustainability initiative
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
This safari is a Trip With A Purpose
Maasai warriors. View from your villa at Saruni Samburu Lodge. Breakfast with ellies in the background at Saruni Samburu. Exceptional views from the deck. Enjoy sundowners on the dry riverbed near the Saruni Rhino Lodge in Kenya. A sensational sunset by the Saruni Rhino Lodge swimming pool. Saruni Rhino dry river-bed. Walking safari.
Highlights

Contribute to rhino conservation in East Africa. Experience the Singing Wells cattle waterhole.

Destinations visited
Kenya Masai Mara Samburu

Kenya's Community & Conservation Safari

From $5,055 to $7,630 pps
8 days
This safari is a Trip With A Purpose
View wildlife from the hide. Colourful cultural encounters. guided-walk driver-guide-gordon ilmochin-primary-school-children-receive-digital-learning-kit-from-wilearn-4-life large-elephant-herds-in-ol-kinyei-conservancy masa-mara-community-beekeping-beehive
Highlights

Private conservancies for off-the-beaten-track game viewing. Nature walks with Maasai guides.

Destinations visited
Amboseli National Park Kenya Masai Mara Nairobi

Zambia's Community & Conservation Safari

From $8,940 to $11,580 pps
10 days
This safari is a Trip With A Purpose
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Experience the famed South Luangwa National Park walking safaris. Stand in awe of the magnificent Victoria Falls.

Destinations visited
Lake Malawi Malawi South Luangwa National Park Victoria Falls Zambia

South Luangwa's Community & Conservation Safari

From $5,380 to $6,570 pps
7 days
This safari is a Trip With A Purpose
Elephants walking through the Mfuwe Lodge reception. The exterior of Mfuwe Lodge. The main deck and swimming area of Mfuwe Lodge. Kapamba Bushcamp swimming pool with a view. Bedroom interior at Mfuwe Lodge. Chindeni Bushcamp chalet exterior. Spot Africa's wildest animals in South Luangwa Park, Zambia. Elephant infront of Chindeni Bushcamp.
Highlights

Stay at an award-winning lodge. Enjoy authentic yet luxury tented bush camps throughout your stay.

Destinations visited
South Luangwa National Park Zambia

South Africa’s Big Five, Wine & Conservation Safari

From $10,200 to $14,650 pps
11 days
This safari is a Trip With A Purpose
Telemetry tracking in action. main-area-at-explorers-camp La Cle offer luxurious vacation villas at the heart of the Cape's food-and-wine experience. Game drives at Kwandwe. Rhino conservation safari. Mgcamabele Community Centre. Kwandwe big game walking safari.
Highlights

Explore a private reserve in the malaria-free Marakele National Park. Delight in the food, wine & history in Franschhoek.

Destinations visited
Cape Winelands Eastern Cape Franschhoek South Africa

Botswana’s Delta & Culture Safari

From $7,170 to $10,790 pps
7 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to an Ecosystem initiative
This safari is a Trip With A Purpose
Water- and land-based activities in the Okavanago Delta. Nxamaseri fire pit. guided walks. Camp Xakanaxa exterior. Camp Xakanaxa Main area. Camp Xakanaxa Guest Tent. Water safari. Wild Okavango Delta, Botswana.
Highlights

A Trip with a Purpose supporting local communities through cultural visits. Luxury safari lodges and camps in the Okavango Delta.

Destinations visited
Botswana Okavango Delta

Chobe & Delta Community Safari

From $6,010 to $9,620 pps
7 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to an Ecosystem initiative
This safari is a Trip With A Purpose
Swimming pool at Chobe Game Lodge. See some of Africa’s wildest inhabitants. Mokoro excursions. Sunset dining for two | Chobe Game Lodge Water- and land-based activities. Camp Okavango suites. Camp Okavango swimming pool. Explore the Okavango Delta’s winding, reed-lined channels and thick riverine forests.
Highlights

A Trip with a Purpose supporting local communities through cultural and school visits. Luxury safari lodges and camps in Botswana.

Destinations visited
Botswana Chobe National Park Okavango Delta

Namibia Desert & Community Safari

From $8,165 to $11,170 pps
7 days
This safari is a Trip With A Purpose
Interact with local children during community visits. Learn about local agriculture when visiting a working farm. People from local Namibian communities. Exterior of Little Kulala. Little Kulala guest suite exterior. Hop on a quad bike and experience the surrounding area. Damaraland Camp main guest area. oevans-1474_2
Highlights

Stay at luxuriously stylish and comfortable safari accommodations in private conservancies. Visit some of Namibia's most popular destinations, like Sossusvlei.

Destinations visited
Damaraland Kaokoveld Namibia Sossusvlei

Tanzania’s Conservation & Community Safari

From $15,020 to $17,100 pps
10 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
This safari is a Trip With A Purpose
Interact with the local community and learn about Maasai culture. The Highlands community visit with the elders. Meet the famous Maasai and learn about their fascinating culture. Exterior of Arusha Coffee Lodge. Oliver's exterior shot. olivers-double-room-en-suite Oliver's guests patiently waiting for the elephants to approach. On the slopes of the extinct Olmoti volcano.
Highlights

Stay at luxury safari accommodations in private game reserves. Presentation from the Tarangire Lion Research Initiative (TLRI) on conservation efforts in the Tarangire.

Destinations visited
Lake Tanganyika Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tanzania

Tanzania’s Hands-On Conservation Safari

From $9,230 to $11,020 pps
9 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
This safari is a Trip With A Purpose
Tracking collared lions (and other species) using telemetry. Setting up a camera trap with Usangu Expedition Camp. Serena Hotel exterior. Serena Hotel interior. Exterior view of double room at Roho ya Selous. View from your room in Roho ya Selous. Sunset bbq at Roho ya Selous. The Roho ya Selous swimming pool.
Highlights

Hands-on conservation experiences at Usangu Expeditions Camp. Game drives, guided walks, and river safaris - superb big game viewing and predator action.

Destinations visited
Dar es Salaam Nyerere Ruaha Tanzania

Victoria Falls & Zimbabwe Community & Wildlife Safari

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10 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
This safari is a Trip With A Purpose
Thorntree River Lodge in Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Zambia | Go2Africa Your suite with views of Thorntree River. thorntree-river-lodge-mosi-oa-tunya-national-park-zambia_2 Canoe. Victoria Falls. somalisa-camp-2 Somalisa swimming pool. Bathroom with a view at Somalisa Camp.
Highlights

Game drives and guided bush walks – superb wildlife viewing. Stay at exquisite African lodges in breath-taking locations.

Destinations visited
Hwange National Park Lake Kariba Victoria Falls Zambia Zimbabwe

Botswana & Livingstone Community & Wildlife Safari

From $9,565 to $13,000 pps
10 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to an Ecosystem initiative
This safari is a Trip With A Purpose
Khwai Leadwood is in the process of being constructed so guests will receive out-the-box luxury and crisp comforts. Khwai Leadwood safari tent. Mokoro excursions (water level dependant). Game drives, walking safaris and night drives in a private concession. Scenic sunset views at Linyanti Bush Camp. Linyanti Bush Camp tent exterior| Linyanti Bush Camp Your suite with a view at Linyanti Bush Camp. Your suite with views of Thorntree River.
Highlights

Game drives and guided bush walks – superb wildlife viewing. Stay at exquisite African lodges in breath-taking locations.

Destinations visited
Botswana Linyanti Victoria Falls Zambia

Romantic Cape, Whale Coast & Kalahari

From $15,750 to $15,815 pps
14 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
This safari is a Trip With A Purpose
Kensington Place is situated just below the slopes of Table Mountain, making it ideally located to explore the City of Cape Town. This stylish boutique hotel has many spots to unwind and relax after a busy day sightseeing. A beautifully restored Cape Dutch farm, Babylonstoren delivers the quintessential Winelands experience.
Highlights

Self drive at your own pace. Explore the attractions of Cape Town like Table Mountain & Cape Point.

Destinations visited
Cape Town Cape Winelands Franschhoek South Africa Whale Coast

Uganda & Rwanda Primates and Wildlife Safari

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14 days
Exterior view of Mount Gahinga Lodge in Uganda. Sunset over Kyambura Gorge Lodge. Kyambura Gorge Lodge Deluxe Room. Kyambura Gorge Lodge suite Lush surroundings at Kyambura Gorge Lodge Ndali Lodge pool with a view Aerial view of Virunga Lodge and dramatic Rwanda landscapes View from Ndali Lodge
Highlights

Track Mountain gorilla, chimpanzee and the rare golden monkey. Incredible game viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Destinations visited
Entebbe Kibale Forest Kigali Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Rwanda

7-Day Uganda Community & Conservation Safari

From $12,145 to $15,145 pps
7 days
This safari is a Hidden Gem
This safari is a Trip With A Purpose
Sunset over Kyambura Gorge Lodge. Boisterous chimps playing in the forest | Kyambura Gorge Lodge. Outdoor seating at the pool at Kyambura Gorge Lodge Lush surroundings at Kyambura Gorge Lodge kyambura-gorge-lodge-3 Spend time with gorillas in their natural habitat | Mount Gahinga Lodge Mount Gahinga main lodge area. Mgahinga: Where golden sunrises kiss misty peaks | Mount Gahinga Lodge
Highlights

Cultural immersion with the Batwa Heritage Tour. Gorilla trekking in lush bamboo forests.

Destinations visited
Entebbe Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda
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