The Africa Adventure Company

About The Africa Adventure Company

The Africa Adventure Company (AAC) is headed up by Mark and Alison Nolting.

Mark has spent over 25 years exploring and researching the African continent as the author of Africa's Top Wildlife Countries, an excellent guide book in which Mark chronicles every aspect of the safari experience. He is also writes the all-in-one book to take on safari, African Safari Journal, a wildlife guide with illustrations, maps, diary pages, and phrases.

Alison was born and raised in Zimbabwe and spent many years managing safari camps before joining Mark 20 years ago. She thrives in the development of refreshingly new safari programs for our repeat AAC travelers as well as working with sponsorship in the community and introducing volunteer programs.  

Together with their wonderful office staff,  they offer the highest level of expertise for arranging low-impact and personalized travel to over 14 countries in Africa. They continue to stay ahead of the herds with professional and dedicated consultants who strive to offer outstanding guidance on trip planning. As they look to the future, the Africa Adventure Company will continue to do what it has done best! Focus on small groups and independent travelers, promote camps that are symbiotic with nature and the community, and offer exquisite game viewing with top notch guides. They look forward to the continuing tradition of "safari for a lifetime"!


Staff Profiles


  • Mark Nolting - President
  • Born in Minneapolis, grew up and educated in Florida. Mark founded The Africa Adventure Company 26 years ago after spending 2 years traveling through 16 countries, from Cairo to Cape Town, gathering material for his books and establishing contacts with safari companies and tour guides. Mark offers exceptional knowledge of traveling within Southern and East Africa and excels in matching you to key guides who he has known in the industry during the last 25 years.

    Author of 2 award-winning books, "Africa's Top Wildlife Countries" and "African Safari Journal", Mark is known in the industry as one of the "Travel Expert of Africa".
    Though Mark has essentially covered the African continent in his journeys, he continues to travel often to update information and explore new areas. Hard to find information on Africa is always at his fingertips, and he loves to take the time to talk to people about the many adventures that can be found on the continent. His latest family trip was visiting Zimbabwe with his two teenage sons and doing the fun activites of walking with elephant, tracking rhino and wild dog, and canoeing the Zambezi. The Omo River trips in Ethiopia are still some of his favourite remote adventures. Mark most recently travelled to the Selous and Serengeti in Tanzania and the Mara in Kenya to see many of the new camp openings.
    Exploring is his lifestyle and Mark loves to plan trips that will have clients adventuring to parts of Africa they only dreamed of.
  • Alison Nolting - Director of Tours and Marketing
  • Alison has over 20 years of experience in the travel industry. She was born and gre up in Zimbabwe, worked in a safari camp there, and has traveled with Mark and their two boys as a family, to over 10 countries.

    After running the safari camp and working in London, Alison moved to the USA in 1991. Beyond going on numerous safaris in Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa, Alison has been canoeing on the Lower Zambezi, gorilla and chimp trekking in Uganda, adventuring in the Skeleton Coast, and even honeymooned in the Seychelles. Over the years she has taken 18 or so trips with her children.
    Botswana and 15 camp visits was her most recent trip. Establishing a relationship with camp guides is the key to offering refreshing trips each year. A prior trip to Zimbabwe led to the development of the award winning safari "Eyes on Elephant". The enjoyment of sharing the close-up encounters with elephant, with her two sons, in Hwange and Mana Pools put this at the top of her all time favourite wildlife experience! This is closely followed by the gorillas and the country of Uganda.
    Active in her community, Alison is past President of the Florida Chapter of the Association for the Promotion of Travel to Africa (APTA) and streamlines all our sponsorship of scholarships for children in Africa.
  • Bill Rivard - Vice President Operations
  • Born in Cumberland, RI. As VP of Operations, Bill also oversees our air department. He has recently celebrated 22 years with The Africa Adventure Company (November 1990-2012).

    Bill has been on several safaris through Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and the Seychelles. In 2009 he traveled through Namibia, 2010 saw him returning from Australia and his DownUnder safari! 2011 was the visit to England for the Royal wedding.
    Other than Africa, Bill has visited Austria, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, England, France, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, The Netherlands, Germany, Greece, Hawaii, Slovakia, St. John, St. Thomas, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Venezuela and Ireland.
  • Lynne Glasgow - General Manager/Senior Safari Consultant
  • Born in Glasgow, Scotland. Lynne has worked in the travel industry for over 30 years and took her first safari in 1990, when her love affair with Africa began. Lynne offers years of high quality consulting with a very "quick grasp" of what you are looking for approach. The Scots never beat about the bush!

    Having specialized in the southern region for the past 18 years, Lynne has traveled extensively in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, as well as having the opportunity to travel in East Africa. She is definitely one of the more distinguished travel experts and loves planning extraordinary safari trips. Apart from Africa, Lynne has also traveled to most European countries, as well as Australia and New Zealand.
  • Kyle Witten - Sales Manager & Senior Safari Consultant
  • Born in Marysville, OH. Kyle joined AAC in May 2005. He was promoted to Sales Manager in 2010. Kyle has a passion for active travel and his attention to detail is fabulous! He is a one of the best in the travel industry.

    Kyle's safari destinations include Private Game Reserves in South Africa, Hwange and Mana Pools in Zimbabwe, northern circuit in Tanzania and the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Kyle has also travelled through the Cape Peninsula with time in Cape Town and Knysna and experienced Victoria Falls from Zimbabwe and Zambia. His most recent trip was escorting a departure of "Eyes on Elephant" to Zimbabwe in celebration of our 25 year anniversary. Kyle is equally happy in Cape Town as to walking with elephant in Mana Pools and has established himself a fine reputation of exquisite safari planning!
    Other countries that Kyle has visited include, England, France, Hungary and Slovakia.
  • Elena Theodosiou - Senior Safari Consultant
  • Elena was born in Cyprus, and then moved with her family to South Africa as a toddler and grew up in Johannesburg. She has lived in Florida for 10 years and joined the Africa Adventure Company in February of 2005. Elena captures the qualities of "holding your hand" through booking a trip to Africa.

    Her travel experience from South Africa was working with the Indian Ocean Islands. Travel adventures since have been visiting Botswana with her 16 year old daughter, a great stay in Cape Town, safari at Singita and other private game reserves of Kruger, and a visit to Livingstone in Zambia. Her most recent safari trip was escorting a departure of the "Serengeti Explored" to Tanzania in celebration of our 25 year anniversary.
    Elena's previous travel experience includes living in Turkey and Germany for a year and a half, and she has visited Greece, Cyprus, most of the Greek Islands, Austria, Mauritius, Brazil and Australia.
  • Szilvia Hegyi - Senior Safari Consultant
  • Szilvia was born and raised in Hungary. Having moved to Florida to further her career, she joined the Africa Adventure Company in March of 2007. In her spare time she completed her MBA (May 2009). Szilvia is extremely detailed and works diligently at offering a high level of service.

    She has traveled and visited Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, and Tanzania. Her most recent safari was in Kenya and Gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Beyond Africa she has traveled to Germany, Austria, Romania, Czech Republic and Costa Rica. She has lived in the USA for the last ten years.
  • Ian Carlo Flores - Travel Consultant
  • Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Ian lived in Australia for four years completing his Masters Degree in Environmental Policy. Ian joined the Africa Adventure Company in May of 2008.

    Since joining AAC he has traveled to Namibia for a specialized mountain biking trip and his most recent active adventure was escorting a Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb of the Rongai route to Tanzania in celebration of our 25 year anniversary.
    He has also traveled throughout Australia, Canada (British Columbia), Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, India, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Namibia, New Zealand, Peru, Samoa, Switzerland, Thailand and parts of the continental US.
  • Saskia de Gouveia - Senior Assistant to Sales
  • Born in Pretoria, South Africa.

    Saskia joined the Africa Adventure Company in April 2006. She previously worked in London for two years and lived in Belgium as a small child. Saskia has traveled to Zanzibar, Seychelles, Mauritius, and her most recent safari was visiting South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana.
  • Nershada Stone - Senior Assistant Sales & Operations
  • Born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Nershada moved to the USA with her family in 2000. She has over 20 years experience in the travel industry both working as a travel agent and in the hotel industry before joining The Africa Adventure Company.

    Nershada joined AAC in 2010 and has travelled throughout Southern Africa, the USA, Europe and South America.
  • Allana Botha - Senior Assistant Sales & Operations
  • Born and grew up in South Africa. Allana has lived in the USA for the past 18 years. She joined The Africa Adventure Company team in June 2010 and assists in sales and operations.

    She has travelled throughout South Africa, also visiting Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Lesotho and Mauritius. A more recent trip included Botswana and Zimbabwe. This year she traveled to Uganda and Rwanda on of our Plains and Primate safari where she experienced gorilla trekking - a highlight!
    She lived in Italy for two years and has travelled extensively throughout Europe, as well as visiting India and Israel.
  • Janet Coffigny - Senior Operations Coordinator
  • Born in Matanza, Cuba. Janet joined the Africa Adventure Company in June, 2006. She previously worked for South African Airways.

    She has traveled to South Africa and Kenya, and this year took her whole family back on a safari, including a visit to Victoria Falls.
    Her other travels include France, Spain, Italy, Cuba, Mexico, Hawaii, Bahamas. And several US Virgin Islands (lived in St Criox, visited St Thomas, St John, Virgin Gorda) and has traveled throughout the US.
  • Kerry Purcell - Senior Assistant - Sales & Operations
  • Born in North Kingston, Rhode Island. Kerry lived with her family in South Africa for 18 years and then relocated back to the USA. In October 2008, she joined the Africa Adventure Company with 15 years of travel experience.

    She has visited Zimbabwe, Malawi, Botswana, Mauritius, Comores, and Dubai.
    Kerry has lived in Iceland and Taiwan too. Other travels include UK, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France, Germany, Malta, Greek Islands and Turkey. She also worked on a cruise ship for 6 years and got to visit ports around the USA, Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, Hawaii and Alaska.
  • Sarah Taylor - Special Projects Coordinator
  • Born in Michigan. Sarah joined AAC in April 2000 and worked her way up to Senior Safari Consultant. She enjoyed four passionate years before taking some time off to travel. We welcomed her back in the capacity of co-ordinating our Special Projects.

    Sarah’s numerous adventures to Africa have taken her to Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Africa and Egypt. She has also traveled the globe including trips through Asia and Europe, circumnavigated South America and sailed around the Caribbean.
  • Karen Liza - Graphics Coordinator
  • Born in Lima, Peru.

    She has been working at AAC since 2001. Karen previously worked for the Nolting family. Her main focus is on graphics for the safari itineraries, the website, the two guide books and marketing materials. Her future travel wish is to see the gorillas in Rwanda!
  • Irene Groden - Senior Operations Administrator
  • Born in Buckinghamshire, England.

    Irene has been with The Africa Adventure Company since July of 1997. She has visited South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Tanzania. Beyond Africa, Irene has traveled to London, Hong Kong, Mexico, Singapore, France, Germany, Holland, Scotland, Wales, Spain, Cypress, Bahamas, and Bermuda.
  • Elia Valdovino - Accounting Specialist
  • Born in Mexico City and raised in Kansas City.

    Elia joined the AAC family in November 2007. She comes to us from the Cruise line industry with over 15 years of experience. Her travel experience includes places such as the Eastern and Western Caribbean Islands, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Argentina, Honduras. Italy, Sicily, Spain, Malta, Tunisia as well as many states in the U.S. Since joining AAC,
    Elia has gone on safari to Kenya and Tanzania along with her teenage son.
  • Tony Gray - Accounts Supervisor
  • Born in Richmond, Virginia.

    Tony joined the Africa Adventure Company in October, 2005. This year he has been at the forefront of our new software program. He is derserving of his first safari trip! Tony's travels have taken him to Mexico, St Thomas, Puerto Rico, and numerous states with in the USA.
  • Cinthia Liza - Assistant Travel Consultant
  • Born in Lima, Peru.

    Cinthia has been working at AAC since 2005. She joined us full time this year after working part-time while in High School and Junior College. Her main focus is assisting the operations and sales departments. Her future wish is to go on safari and experience this once in a lifetime journey. Cinthia has traveled to Peru, and Puerto Rico.
  • Monica Kowalski - Senior Assistant to Sales
  • Born in New York City, New York. Monica is the newest member of AAC, and brings over 20 years of travel experience to the team.

    She has worked in the cruise industry and previously for a large tour operator. Monica’s travels have taken her across the US and to over 40 countries, but loves remote places with spectacular wildlife, especially East and Southern Africa, Antarctica and the Galapagos. Her most recent safari was visiting Botswana and Zimbabwe.

About The Company


Our team of safari consultants have traveled to Africa, many having lived there, and will combine their first-hand knowledge of each country; listen to your ideas, and then go to work to help you plan your wildlife safari down to the very last detail. What we offer you is an established reputation of delivering service with a customized approach. We are the essential component to having the safari of a lifetime experience.

"The key," says Mark "is to understanding the travel style of the client and also the personal experience each individual is looking for in their Africa trip, then to match those with the optimum itinerary. This can be accomplished only if the person advising the client has extensive on-site experience in all the safari countries. Office training cannot substitute for actually having been there."

Africa has gone through its own evolution of eco-conservation and for over 25 years, The Africa Adventure Co.(AAC) has partnered and developed key relationships with local ground operators and guides, camps and lodges, and communities that see the merits of low-impact travel.

We strive to deliver the right trip for your wildlife experience of a lifetime, to ensure that our committment to sustainable tourism and the long-term conservation of habitats will continue to be meaningful. Together we support research and field work, private concessions that have partnerships with local communities, and accommodations with low utilization of energy resources.

Mark and Alison and their loyal staff have met and established key partnerships with many of your guides, so once on the ground you are always in excellent hands and you will immediately feel our extended-family attention. These guides know how hard we work to really personalize your safari and the extra mile we have gone to service your travel arrangements. They in turn, offer the very best as they draw you into their natural world in remarkable ways.

Whether you want a scheduled tour or a tailor-made itinerary, the Africa Adventure Company has the expertise to precisely fit your needs. The experience will surely exceed your personal expectations! Click on our AAC Blog to see more.

- We are members of TIES (The International Ecotourism Society), ATTA (Adventure Travel Trade Association), AWF (African Wildlife Foundation), National Geographic Society, and others like APTA (Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa) and ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents)

- We support camp portfolios that have ongoing training to utilise guides and staff who are employed from local communities

- We are supporting eco lodges and camps that pay conservation fees direct to local communities

- We feature camps and lodges that encourage small local entrepreneurships like vegetable gardens, seed and re-forestation programs, and local craft and curio production 

- We are providing scholarships to guides children and other children living around the parks to go to school.  This encourages them to support conservation of wildlife and later on have the choice of a career in tourism.  At this time we sponsor over 400 children in Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

- We encourage ongoing voluntourism in Community and Conservation where guests spend a day/days in a school reading books or teaching science or computer, visiting a township or village orphanage to deliver donations, building projects, traveling with a researcher collecting field data, and week long eco-tourism stays at camps that benefit community and conservation efforts


Acknowledgements


Conde Nast Traveler - December 2012 - 10 fabulous years in a row as a Top Travel Specialist. "150 Experts" who can craft your perfect escape with Mark Nolting listed under Safaris for Families. What an honor and testament to the entire staff at The Africa Adventure Company.

Travel & Leisure  - September 2012  - "Best Adventure Outfitters for Families".  We are in the list of the top five, World's Best.

Tanzania Tourist Board - September 2012  - "Product Development Award" for 2012 in recognition of Africa Adventure Company's 8-Day Culinary Tanzania Safari

ITN - September 2012  - "Hunting with the Hadza". The feature article was written by Suzi Colman who planned and booked her trip with us.

Travel & Leisure - August 2012  - "World's Best Awards 2012". A prestigious recognition with a debut, at number 2, in the safari outfitters' category!

Conde Nast Traveler - March 2012 - "A New Day for Zimbabwe". A feature article that Mark Nolting, President of The Africa Adventure Company had been working on with the travel writer and photographer for over a year! Zimbabwe's guides and lodge owners deserve the recognition.

Conde Nast Traveler -  Jan 2012 - "Twilight of the Tribes; Ethiopia's Omo River Valley". Mark Nolting of The Africa Adventure Company is featured as the Africa travel specialist who has first hand knowledge to plan and book you this epic trip.

ITN - January 2012 - "Looking for wildlife while living in comfort on a tour of Tanzania" by editor David Tykol.  A great account of his experiences on safari planned by Africa Adventure Company.

Travel Agent Central - December 2011 - "Travel Agent Magazine's Top Travel Destinations of 2011" by Jenna Tesse Fox.  Listed her Best Tour Operator as Africa Adventure Company and described her recent trip to Tanzania.

Conde Nast Traveler - December 2011 - We were selected for the 9th year in a row as one of their "133 Travel Wizards" who can work wonders for you. What an honor and testament to the entire staff at The Africa Adventure Company.

Tanzania Tourist Board - September 2011. The company earned the Tour Operator Humanitarian Award.

Travel & Leisure - September 2011. Named on the A-List 2011 for a third year in a row!

National Geographic Traveler - May-Jun 2011. Award winning trip outfitter for "Walk Among Elephants in Zimbabwe", a "50 Tours of A Lifetime".

Budget Travel Magazine - March 2011. Selected in Dream Trips 2010. Zimbabwe: Local Immersion and Luxury.

National Geographic Traveler - Jan-Feb 2011.  "Experience - The Dinner Hour". What one family learned from hunter-gatherers on the shores of Tanzania's Lake Eyasi.

Travel & Leisure - October 2010 - selected as one of their "120 Top Travel Agents - A List".

Conde Nast Traveler - August 2010 - selected as one of their "135 World's Top Travel Specialists" for the 8th year in a row. Well done to Mark Nolting and the team at The Africa Adventure Company.

Budget Travel Magazine - March 2010 - selected in Dream Trips 2010. Botswana: See the Big Five.

National Geographic Adventure - January 2009 selected as one of their "Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth".  The recognition that we outfit trips supporting sustainable tourism using eco-friendly accommodations and community projects, and that our clients' feedback on the safari journey is an exceptional experience!

USATODAY - January 2009 article "Expert Advice for African Safaris" that also appeared in other newspapers around the nation as an Associated Press interview

Bloomberg Markets - January 2009 article "African Odyssey"

National Geographic Traveler - Travel-Planner has us selected as one of their "Africa Experts" and "Tour Operators" 

Recommend Travel Magazine - "Family Fun in Africa", March 2006

Conde Nast Traveler - "10th Annual Hot List - Botswana Vumbura Plains Camp", May 2006

Outside - "Best Trips 2005: Fishing and Diving Adventure to South Africa and Mozambique", February 2005

Outside - "48 Trips of a Lifetime - South Luangwa Walking Safari", March 2004

Mens Journal - "How to Plan the Perfect Safari", February 2004

National Geographic Adventure - "The 25 Greatest Adventures to Do Now", November 2003

Tanzania Tourist Board - 2003 Award winning tour operator, October 2003 Travel World News

 


Making a Difference


Booking an AAC safari is more than just game viewing; there is purpose to making a difference! We are very involved in many African communities, giving back to conservation projects, and supporting guides at grass roots level. We are especially thrilled to assist students’ education as it is our hope they will continue in the wildlife, conservation or tourism field.  Let us arrange a visit to these projects on your safari travels.  Because of our charitable work, the Tanzania Tourist Board gave us their Tour Operator Humanitarian Award.

Tanzania schools and orphanage:- Our clients traveling to Tanzania are incredibly generous! Three schools that are visited on safari include Teneguru in Arusha, Tarangire Park School and Rhotia Primary School near Karatu/Gibb’s Farm. Many times our clients ask to make donations in monies or supplies before they travel on their return. AAC will match the amount and arranged for supplies to reach the students if clients can get them to Arusha.  An orphanage that we have begun to support is Tumaini in Arusha, http://www.tuchifo.com

Tanzania scholarships:- for 2012 we have continued a scholarship fund for over 35 children of the Tanzania guides who take our clients out on safari.  There are also client opportunities to pledge starting at $400.00 for a student in school for a year.

Tanzania guides:- We run an annual Guide of the Year award.  For 2011 the winner is Geoffrey Milinga, and in 2010 the winners were Hillary Mandia and Jabshir Rashidi.

Kenya scholarships:- Providing an education to a child in Africa is something magical. For years AAC has an ongoing sponsorship committment of four years for either a school student or as we have just started in 2012, a camp hand from Tortilis Camp is attending college in Nairobi and we cover the cost of tuition and boarding. Also view our Voluntourims program featuring Kiwanjani Eco-Lodge and Kasigau Conservation Trust.

Zimbabwe scholarships:- Day to day living is a struggle in Zimbabwe, let alone paying for twin daughters’ tuition needs. AAC has been blessed with sponsoring twin, high school students and meeting their tuition and boarding school needs for 2007-2012. Anyone who has had the Wilderness Safaris road transfer from Kasane to Victoria Falls has probably had the opportunity to meet Mike Gorasi.. AAC has stepped in and assists with the $4,800.00 per child tuition, allowing the girls to continue with their education. If you are interested in donating directly to a child, we would be delighted to match you with a needy participant in two schools around Victoria Falls - Chamabonda and Chinotimba. Further afield are Monde and Tsholoto schools. Typically sponsorship is $250.00-$400.00 per year for the elementary schools and $1500 for high school.

Zimbabwe schools:- At this time of January 2012 we continue to sponsor 460 children at three schools near Hwange, our main focus being Ziga school. $4.00 a month feeds each child a meal a day when at school getting their education. Our annual donation of $10,000 has gone along way to the Children in the Wilderness program, which allows under-privileged children a chance to participate in conservation. www.childreninthewilderness.com

Zimbabwe Mana Pools Bushlife Conservancy:- If you have stayed in Vundu Tented Camp or canoed the Zambezi River, then you've met Nick and Desiree Murray.  For over 10 years they have dedicated their lives to preserving the wildlife and integrity of Mana Pools. We give a yearly donation to their Bushlife Conservancy for the ongoing work with the park rangers.  They now are working with Wild Dog research so please join one of their 2012 workshops.

Botswana guides:- We sponsor the opportunity for camp guides to work up their specialist knowledge providing them with private guiding opportunies with our lucky clients through the year.  For 2012 it continues to be Brookes Kamanakao and a further two resident camp guides.

Wilderness Safaris Trust:- We are major supporters of Wilderness Safaris in Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa. Beyond the outstanding safari experience they deliver, we know that for every bed night we book with them a portion of the price goes to the Wilderness Safaris Wildlife Trust. For over 15 years, the Trust has managed a variety of research and education projects in southern Africa – everything from saving endangered wildlife to educating local communities. www.wildernesstrust.com/trust/main.jsp.

Nairobi orphanages:- Nairobi’s Nyumbani Children’s Home shelters, feeds and educates HIV/AIDS orphans and abandoned children. Contact us to set up a tour for you during your time in Nairobi. www.nyumbani.org. Another visit to arrange is to the Nairobi Children's Orphanage and Street Kids project. http://www.kenyachildrenshome.org.uk/

Cape Town orphanage/community:- Contact us to set up a tour for you during your time in Cape Town. We have been supporting an ongoing community project in New Rest.

Uganda - Kibale. We are starting a sponsorship program for 2012.


Supporting Africa


In conserving Africa’s ecosystems there are many projects helping protect species through research and this has often increased the amount of land under conservation protection. Also in supporti ng Africa, community projects are strong conservation partners in sustainable tourism. The following are a small selection of projects websites that are making a difference in conservation and community. 

Botswana      Wilderness Safaris Rhino Reintroduction Project

Botswana      Wilderness Safaris Wild Dog Research Project

Botswana      Wilderness Safaris Lion Monitoring in the Jao Concession

Botswana      Kalahari Lion Research www.ckgrlionresearch.org .(attention Kevin MacFarlane)

Botswana      Elephant without Borders http://www.elephantswithoutborders.org/  (Dr Mike Chase)

Ethiopia         Konso Development and Selam Enviromenmental  www.sustainabletravelinternational.org/

Kenya             Grassroots Logistics is a regional organization supporting projects aimed at empowering local communities www.originsafaris.org/

Kenya             Campi Ya Kanzi partners with Maasai www.maasaitrust.org

Kenya             The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy encourages education and conservation of wildlife  http://www.lewa.org/education_trust.php

Namibia          Wilderness Safaris Doro !Nawas Conservancy

Namibia          Wilderness Safaris Save the Rhino Trust

Rwanda/Uganda International Gorilla Conservation Program http://www.igcp.org/

Rwanda          The Diane Fossey Gorilla fund http://www.gorillafund.org/

Rwanda          The women in Rwanda are getting a helping hand to rebuild their lives with Women for Women International. www.womenforwomen.org

Seychelles    Wilderness Safaris North Island Rehabilitation

South Africa Wilderness Safaris Makuleke Community and Mammal Reintroduction

Tanzania        Ndarakwai and the Kilimanjaro Conservancy http://www.solla-sollew.com/TKC/about.html

Uganda           Support of conservation www.ugandacf.org

Zambia           Wilderness Safaris River Club and Simonga Village

Zambia           Chiawa Camp supports  http://www.conservationlowerzambezi.com.zm/

Zambia           COMACO  http://www.itswild.org

Zimbabwe     Friends of Hwange http://www.hwangetrust.com/

Zimbabwe     Bushlife Conservancy in Mana Pools sign up for Membership through Vundu Camp

Zimbabwe     Children in the Wilderness is supporting rural villages and communities near Hwange.. http://www.childreninthewilderness.com/ (attention Sue Goatley)

WCN                http://wildlifeconservationnetwork.org/wildlife/

The Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education and Conservation www.janegoodall.org/ 

African Wildlife Foundation-  www.awf.org/section/safaris/destinations 

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