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Kenya - Masai Mara Lion and Wildlife Conservation
The incredible attraction of the famous migration over the Masai Mara has brought with it some conflict in competition for resources such as predator's praying on local livestock, and the Masai people not being as involved in the tourism project as would be hoped. The aims of this project are to ensure that the Mara remains a valuable source of income for the country and to increase local communit...
The incredible attraction of the famous migration over the Masai Mara has brought with it some conflict in competition for resources such as predator's praying on local livestock, and the Masai people not being as involved in the tourism project as would be hoped. The aims of this project are to ensure that the Mara remains a valuable source of income for the country and to increase local community involvement in the tourism process. Additionally, the project aims to monitor and research some of Africa's most endangered wildlife, and in partner with a Big Cat Monitoring project volunteers will help monitor the movement of prides of lions, leopards and cheetahs within the conservancy, as well as the interaction between lions and the local communities.
Program Highlights
Experience the African bush at the famous Maasai Mara
Diverse data collection, particularly during the Great Migration in the summer months (game drive routing, road identification, species recording & wildlife monitoring)
Engage in positive cultural exchange with this indigenous tribe
Help at a tour guiding school and teach English
Explore Kenya's travel highlights with fellow volunteers
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Quick Details
- Nairobi, Kenya
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 1-2 Weeks
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Eco Tours
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning See more
- All Nationalities
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Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
A wonderful experience
September 12, 2018by: Miguel Angel TrabadoA wonderful experience and a very professional team. A great opportunity to have contact with wild animals, help a sustainable project and gain experience in field work. Absolutely recommended.
Amazing and beautiful
October 06, 2019by: Margaret JohnsonThe animals were of course amazing and beautiful, but the people I met were incredible. The Masa people were so nice and friendly and so talented at what they do. I had a great time and couldn't have ask for a better experience. The guides were excellent, knowledgeable, and fun to be around. The Chiefs were awesome and made amazing food. I am a vegetarian and they always made sure I had enough food.
We encountered buffalo chasing lions!
December 10, 2023by: CharlieWe woke up and headed out for our early Monday morning game drive and within 10 minutes we encountered buffalo chasing lions! Yes, that way round! The lions had killed a baby buffalo near the camp during the night and the buffalo were chasing them away from it. The chased them for probably about 2 hours!
Program Details
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Locations
- Nairobi, Kenya
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Eco Tours
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Disciplinary Clearance Form
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The incredible attraction of the famous migration over the Masai Mara has brought with it some conflict in competition for resources such as predator's praying on local livestock, and the Masai people not being as involved in the tourism project as would be hoped. The aims of this project are to ensure that the Mara remains a valuable source of income for the country and to increase local community involvement in the tourism process. Additionally, the project aims to monitor and research some of Africa's most endangered wildlife, and in partner with a Big Cat Monitoring project volunteers will help monitor the movement of prides of lions, leopards and cheetahs within the conservancy, as well as the interaction between lions and the local communities.
GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
Ready to Learn More?
The incredible attraction of the famous migration over the Masai Mara has brought with it some conflict in competition for resources such as predator's praying on local livestock, and the Masai people not being as involved in the tourism project as would be hoped. The aims of this project are to ensure that the Mara remains a valuable source of income for the country and to increase local community involvement in the tourism process. Additionally, the project aims to monitor and research some of Africa's most endangered wildlife, and in partner with a Big Cat Monitoring project volunteers will help monitor the movement of prides of lions, leopards and cheetahs within the conservancy, as well as the interaction between lions and the local communities.
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