What better way to experience the incredible wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and fascinating cultures of East Africa than on an exclusive safari with the researchers, conservationists, and local partners of African Conservation Centre?

We offer completely unique conservation safaris in Kenya that visit not only the famous reserves like Amboseli and Masai Mara but also special project areas in pastoralist lands that are not open to general tourism.

You become an active partner in the innovative community-based  projects that we support. You become part of something big - an international community working to protect one of the most special places on Earth.

We offer three different safari experiences.
Each type of safari will give you special insight into Africa's animals, people, and conservation efforts - up close and personal, under the guidance of researchers, experienced guides, and local escorts from the communities.

Adventure Conservation Safaris

Departures (leaving from and returning to Nairobi):

Custom dates for small groups available


Cost: Approx. $6,500 per person based on 2 people per vehicle, up to eight people


Looking for true adventure? We are taking applications now for adventurers to help us pioneer a new overland route from the Maasai Mara to Amboseli National Park through the borderlands of Kenya and Tanzania. Participants will drive their own safari-outfitted vehicle (provided)  . . . see Africa the way you've always dreamed.

Entirely in Maasailand, accompanied by members of the Maasai conservation group, the South Rift Association, this will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

If you hate driving rugged trails in wild, beautiful landscapes, if you don't like seeing spectacular wildlife like elephants and lions and cheetahs or meeting legendary cultures like the Maasai - if you think adventure is a channel on cable, then PLEASE DON'T APPLY. For more details and costs, please download our PDF flyer here, and an application form here.

Note that this is not a first-come basis; rather, participants will be chosen based on driving skills, experience, and willingness to be a working member of an adventure team. Note: Space is limited, and applications are coming in weekly. After selection for a safari, deposits will be due or space will be forfeit.


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Discovery Conservation Safaris


Departures (leaving from and returning to Nairobi):

All dates custom tailored, as will be cost
Cost: TBD


Our Discovery safaris focus on education and unique experiences. Each safari will be different, but all will include expert guides and hosts, guest lecturers, and plenty of time with representatives from Maasai and other communities whose conservation work we support.

Activities may include:

• Walking among wildlife with Maasai guides and ecologists from African Conservation Centre, local or international universities.

• Enjoying lively lectures on subjects such as savanna ecology, animal behavior, cultural traditions, and much more.

• Walking with a troop of baboons that has been specially habituated for conservation education; we are the first to offer this unique opportunity, pioneered by renowned primatologist Dr. Shirley Strum, who has been studying olive baboons in the Rift Valley for nearly 30 years.

• Tracking elephants using satellite collars with ACC scientists.

• Seeing the savannas and wildlife through the eyes of the Maasai on a cattle walk.

• Learning about Maasai cultural life at a traditional boma, and a traditional Maasai dance and meat-feast.

Safaris will be a mix of luxury camping and stays at the best lodges, taking in Amboseli National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, the southern Rift Valley lakes and Nguruman Escarpment, and the Laikipia Plateau. Transportation between locations will be by light aircraft, and game viewing and community visits will be by safari-equipped four-wheel-drive vehicles for your comfort.

Each safari will round out with a look at the conservation efforts of the community and partners such as African Conservation Centre and African Conservation Fund, including wildlife sanctuaries, community scouts, ecotourism programs and plans to balance conservation and development. 

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Recommended Conservation Safaris


Departures:

Variable

Cost: Depending on trip


We have partnered with several East African safari guides and operators who we personally know and who also are involved in our conservation projects. We know they will provide you with the best safari experience possible.

The links below will take you off our site. When booking with these operators, please let them know you booked through African Conservation Fund.

Westminster Safaris - one of the most experienced safari operators in Kenya, Westminster was founded by Mike Lawrence and is now run by his son, Guy. A first-rate group.

Hagai Kissila - Native Tanzanian safari guide and operator, owner of Destination Africa Safaris based in Arusha, Tanzania. African Conservation Fund supports Hagai's conservation project at Tarangire Whistling Thorn Camp. Please contact Hagai by email or through his website. Hagai is the best guide in Tanzania, and will provide you with a top-quality safari.

Cheli & Peacock - Kenya's finest luxury safari and lodge operator.

Johann du Toit - Native Kenyan safari guide and custom safari organizer based in Nairobi. Please contact Johann by email for custom safaris at African Conservation Fund project areas and throughout Kenya.


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Spaces will be extremely limited. African Conservation Fund partners and contributors will receive first notification and first choice of all safaris - become a donor partner today!




Photos by Steve Hayden (top) and Roseann & Jonathan Hanson