Booking a safari with AAC 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. As tourists to Africa often feel a strong connection to the people and places they visit, we aim to act as a “connector” to a project, helping people to find each other to make a positive difference in education, conservation and cultural exchange.
We know these projects are small efforts, but they can make a big impact one project-one person at a time. Our tours incorporate visiting these projects, and your donation associated with taking the trip, helps support the communities and conservation projects. These are meaningful exchanges with the local people, participating with a purpose to donate time, skills and donations to leave a lasting impression.
We have several Responsible VolunTourism initiatives where you can stay in camps that are supporting local conservation efforts including Ndarakwai in Tanzania, Vundu and Amalinda in Zimbabwe, Kiwanjani Eco-Lodge in Kenya, Desert Rhino in Namibia, and Mashatu in Botswana. During your stay you may give your time to help with monitoring elephant, wild dog, rhino or lion for data collection. There are so many other properties that we can include on a tour starting with those that are listed on our website on About Us/Supporting Africa. For clarification, VolunTourism implies that there is a tourism element combined with a traditional trip. A volunteer trip is where volunteer work is the focal point, not tourism activities.
At the community level we assist students’ education as it is our hope they will be able to go onto a career in the wildlife, conservation or tourism field. This is mainly assisting with sponsorship of school children in areas near National Parks including Matobo Hills and Mother Africa, Hwange, Tsavo and Tarangire. Also in towns like Arusha and Victoria Falls, and the city of Cape Town.
As a commitment to sustainable photographic tourism, we are major supporters of Wilderness Safaris portfolio of camps 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 towards all the projects within their Wilderness Wildlife Trust.
1. 07 Day Rainforest Adventure to Republic of the Congo - $5,995.00
This Republic of the Congo adventure is about viewing the Western Lowland Gorilla as well as other lowland rainforest mammals. Of the three primary national parks, Odzala-Kokoua and Nouabale-Ndoki in the north and Conkouati-Douli in the south along the coast, you will stay in two camps located in the heart of Odzala. The parks provide shelter for dozens of primate and duiker species, as well as large forest mega fauna such as the Western Lowland Gorillas, forest elephant, forest buffalo, lowland bongo, leopard and spotted hyena.
2. 08 Day Mana Pools Voluntourism (Zimbabwe) - NEW - $2,695.00
Experience eco-tourism in the one of the best game viewing regions in southern Africa. By participating with the Bushlife Conservancy you directly make a difference with local conservation. A week gives you important insight into responsible tourism in Mana Pools with days spent assisting on the new wilddog research project, elephant monitoring and other animal identification.
3. 08 Day Mashatu Research - VALUE - $2,550.00
Mashatu Tented Camp is one of the best VALUES in all Botswana! The camp offers morning and night game drives as well as personalizing your adventure by joining the researchers studying the conservation of elephants, wild dog and leopards in the region. Research is critical in conserving and maintaining wildlife populations. As a participant, your donation goes directly to sustaining and protecting the game.
4. 08 Day Mother Africa Voluntourism to Zimbabwe - $1,995.00
The uniqueness of this project arises from its truly magnificent ecological surroundings coupled with the nature of the community within which you will work. Zimbabwe is a country rich in wildlife and your time will be spent in the conservation field of Hwange National Park and also helping out in the villages and schools near Matobo Hills, Bulawayo.
5. 8 Day Kenya Voluntourism in Tsavo - From $2,175.00
We have been supporting this Community and Conservation volun-tourism trip for over 5 years where you are based in West Tsavo, Kenya. Your time is spent assisting wildlife researchers, helping with school projects at the local Kasigau community, and learning about conservation at the Taita Discovery Centre. A perfect place to spend a few days volunteering with family and friends.
6. 8 Day Namibia Voluntourism at Palmwag - from $3,695.00
Experience 8 days in the Palmwag Concession in central Damaraland region where you will track desert adapted rhino and elephant. Your stay benefits the local conservancy by gathering information on the sightings.
7. 8 Day Tanzania Voluntourism in foothills of Kilimanjaro - VALUE - $1,750.00
Experience 8 days at Ndarakwai where you can actively participate in voluntourism projects like assisting teachers with reading and writing skills in the classrooms, building projects at Masai schools, assisting in anti-poaching support, weeding out invasive non-indigenous plants and environmental related activities with elephant.
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