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Big Cat Conservation & Elephant Research in Kenya

by: African Impact

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Spend your time in Kenya’s iconic Maasai Mara by actively contributing to wildlife conservation in one of Africa’s most significant ecosystems. This volunteer program takes place in the Pardamat Conservation Area, a vital wildlife corridor, where you will be involved in hands-on conservation work. Participants will assist in gathering data on some of Africa’s most beloved animals, including elepha...

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Program Highlights

Conduct game counts to track wildlife and livestock populations.

Assist with physical conservation tasks like removing invasive species and addressing soil erosion.

Work with local Maasai communities on environmental education and sustainable living practices.

Support research efforts by monitoring big cat and elephant populations.

Help protect local livestock by setting up predator-proof structures alongside conservation rangers.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Maasai Mara, Kenya
Availability
Year(s) Offered2024, 2025Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Biological Research
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Community Development
  • Conservation
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • Argentinian
  • Asian
  • Australian
  • Austrian
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Recognitions

Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.23

Total Reviews

270

The best thing I have done!

by: Lucy MurphyProgram: Big Cat Conservation & Elephant Research in Kenya
8

I have loved every second of being here! The community is the best thing and you get to know the staff so well here. It feels like home and I really don’t want to leave. The food is amazing! You get into the culture so much I feel as though I live here and am always welcome!

10

I participated in the Big Cat and Elephant Research program in Kenya and it was such an amazing experience! I only did two weeks and I wish I had done at least one more. My first week was a little off schedule due to a couple of factors mostly out of anyone’s control so we missed out on a couple of drives but we made the most of it. Week number two was awesome-back to schedule and didn’t miss out on anything. I really enjoyed the research that we did. It was not difficult work, very easy to pick...

Every day safari experience while doing good

by: Jan Lecklikner - United StatesProgram: Big Cat Conservation & Elephant Research in Kenya
10

I had a great experience in Kenya at the Naboisho Conservancy. I was in my 70’s which was no barrier. Every day, I got to experience wildlife, up close and personal. I prefer to haul myself onto the truck, do yoga with giraffes watching, work side by side with locals and contribute to the support of wildlife and local peope rather the luxury safari/resort experience. It was quite the adventure as well getting stuck in the mud up to our axels while stalking lions and being rescued by Masai fr...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Maasai Mara, Kenya

Types & Subjects

  • Animal Welfare
  • Biological Research
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Community Development

Availability

Years Offered: 2024, 2025

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • Argentinian
  • Asian
  • Australian

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accomodation Options

  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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