Ultimately conservation is about people. If you don’t have sustainable development around these [wildlife] parks, then people will have no interest in them, and the parks will not survive. — Nelson Mandela
African safaris simply wouldn’t be possible without local community leaders and passionate conservationists working to protect these wild and precious places.
While Next Adventure is focused on planning creative, custom safaris, we’re also committed to sustaining a positive impact. For 25 years, we’ve partnered with the most responsible ecotourism brands and operators in Africa.
In lieu of traveling, we encourage you to learn more about the projects our clients and partners support. If you’re moved by their work, send them a note, follow and share their progress, and make a small contribution if you can.
If you’re dreaming of a safari, donate before the end of the year to any of the projects below, and NEXT ADVENTURE, INC. will honor your contribution with a matching travel credit up to $500 toward a safari between now and the end of 2022.
Conservation projects and community engagement programs that can benefit from your safari
Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association
Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association is using a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to reverse the declining trend of the endangered Grey […]
Read More ›Conservation Travel Foundation
The Conservation Travel Foundation was founded in 2006 by Tristan Cowley, later also a co-founder of Ultimate Safaris. From the […]
Read More ›Congo Peace School
The Congo Peace School provides an education to children unable to afford school fees, taking them off the streets, out […]
Read More ›Children in the Wilderness
Children in the Wilderness is a non-profit organization supported by ecotourism company Wilderness Safaris, which aims to facilitate sustainable conservation […]
Read More ›Desert Lion Conservation
Desert Lion Conservation, or the “Desert Lion Project”, as it is often referred to, is a small non-profit organisation dedicated […]
Read More ›Dian Fossey Fund
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International is dedicated to the conservation, protection and study of gorillas and their habitats in […]
Read More ›African Parks
African Parks is a non-profit conservation organization that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of […]
Read More ›African Pangolin Working Group
The African Pangolin Working Group (APWG) was established on 27 June 2011, following an inaugural meeting by a diverse group […]
Read More ›Zambezi Elephant Fund
The Zambezi Elephant Fund (ZEF) works collaboratively with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority, NGOs and the private sector to […]
Read More ›Amboseli Trust for Elephants
The Amboseli Trust for Elephants aims to ensure the long-term conservation and welfare of Africa’s elephants in the context of […]
Read More ›Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust
Working to protect the legendary ecosystems and astounding biodiversity of East Africa through conservation efforts that directly benefit wildlife, wilderness […]
Read More ›Project Ranger
Project Ranger fills a critical gap in wildlife monitoring, surveying, and anti-poaching operations of existing NGO’s in Africa through an […]
Read More ›Conservation Through Public Health
Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization with an innovative methodology that focuses on the interdependence of […]
Read More ›Mother Africa Trust
The Mother Africa Trust was born out of the belief that, through effective volunteer eco-tourism and legitimate community collaborations a […]
Read More ›Victoria Falls Elephant Sanctuary
Wild Horizons has been built over decades of family values to provide amazing experiences for visitors throughout Zimbabwe. Elephants became […]
Read More ›Painted Dog Conservation
Painted Dog Conservation’s (PDC) mission is to create an environment where painted dogs can thrive PDC put together a conservation […]
Read More ›Akashinga All-female Anti-poaching Unit
In 2017 the IAPF’s Akashinga program was born and the first all-female, armed anti-poaching unit in the world was recruited […]
Read More ›Zambian Carnivore Programme
The Zambian Carnivore Programme (ZCP) is a Zambian-registered non-profit organization dedicated to conserving large carnivores and the ecosystems they reside […]
Read More ›Asilia Positive Impact
By making bold, and often pioneering, investments into areas that are ecologically and economically vulnerable, Asilia aims to turn the […]
Read More ›Time + Tide Foundation: Home-based Education Programme
In Sub-Saharan Africa, the prevalence of disabilities in children aged 0 – 14 years is unknown, with published estimates ranging […]
Read More ›Lower Zambezi REDD+ Project
The Lower Zambezi REDD+ Project (VCS ID 1202) is Zambia’s first Verified Carbon Standard verified REDD+ project. Lower Zambezi National […]
Read More ›Project Luangwa
Project Luangwa is a charitable organization formed by a handful of Safari Operators of South Luangwa as a part of […]
Read More ›Conservation South Luangwa
Conservation South Luangwa was formed in 2003 by a handful of like-minded safari operators and concerned stakeholders whose vision was […]
Read More ›Conservation Lower Zambezi
Conservation Lower Zambezi (CLZ) is a non-profit organization committed to the protection of wildlife and to the sustainable use of […]
Read More ›Charity Begins At Home
Charity Begins At Home supports education, wildlife, land conservation, infrastructure and health programs impacting South Luangwa, Zambia. It is the […]
Read More ›Rhino Recovery Fund
The Wildlife Conservation Network created the Rhino Recovery Fund (RRF) with the goal of protecting rhinos from wildlife crime and […]
Read More ›Pangolin Crisis Fund
The threat to pangolins is severe and there is no time to lose, that is why the Wildlife Conservation Network […]
Read More ›Lion Recovery Fund
Created by the Wildlife Conservation Network in partnership with the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, the Lion Recovery Fund funds game-changing conservation […]
Read More ›Elephant Crisis Fund
To battle this surge in ivory poaching, the Elephant Crisis Fund is identifying and supporting the most effective projects and […]
Read More ›Kyambura Gorge Eco-tourism Project
The Kyambura Gorge Eco-tourism Project has undertaken a series of activities since 2009 to safeguard the Kyambura Gorge ecosystem Today, […]
Read More ›Gahinga Batwa Village
With international attention on conservation of the endangered mountain gorillas, the Mgahinga part of the Virunga volcanoes in Uganda was […]
Read More ›Pack for a Purpose
Pack for a Purpose travelers have taken over 194,783 kgs (428,522 pounds) of supplies meeting essential needs in over 60 […]
Read More ›Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust
The Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT), established in 2009, is a non-profit organisation that connects Volcanoes’ Rwanda and Uganda luxury […]
Read More ›Singita: Grumeti Fund Canine Unit
Protecting the western corridor of the Serengeti from the threat of illegal hunting is a critical part of the Grumeti […]
Read More ›Sanctuary Retreats Philanthropy
A commitment to conservation and responsible tourism has been an integral part of the construction of the properties and daily […]
Read More ›Nomad Tanzania Trust
Nomad was founded on the belief that in order to make a meaningful contribution to the conservation of wildlife, the […]
Read More ›Chem Chem Association
The mission of the Chem Chem Association is founded on the deep love and respect for the tremendously delicate ecosystem […]
Read More ›Natural Selection Covid-19 Village Support
In Botswana and Namibia, 8.9% and 15.7% of the population respectively are employed by the tourism sector. One employed person […]
Read More ›Uthando Philanthropic Tours
Uthando (Love) South Africa is an award-winning Fair Trade in Tourism certified non-profit organization creating a unique link between tourism […]
Read More ›Tswalu Foundation
Tswalu is a labor of love for the Oppenheimer family, who took responsibility for this remarkable reserve in 1998 – […]
Read More ›Rhinos Without Borders
The inspiration for Rhinos Without Borders is a response to the dire situation that is facing rhinos in Africa. With […]
Read More ›Azizi Life
The impact of Azizi Life goes beyond income generation for one artisan to benefit their entire family and other families […]
Read More ›Niassa Lion
Niassa Lion’s vision has produced a unique protected area where lions and other carnivores can thrive with the full participation […]
Read More ›Gorongosa Coffee
In 2019, Our Gorongosa was established to support sustainable development in Gorongosa National Park. How? 100% of the profits from […]
Read More ›Grootbos Foundation
The Grootbos Foundation was set up in 2003 as a non-profit organisation that would work to conserve the critically endangered […]
Read More ›Africa Foundation
Africa Foundation was founded in 1992 to uplift, up-skill and empower people living in key rural communities close to conservation […]
Read More ›Imizi Children’s Center
Providing a home, hope and opportunities for Rwanda’s neediest children. The Imizi Children’s Center is the foundation of the Rwandan […]
Read More ›Kigali Genocide Memorial
The Kigali Genocide Memorial is the final resting place for more than 250,000 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. […]
Read More ›Cheetah Conservation Fund
Founded in Namibia in 1990, Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is dedicated to saving the cheetah in the wild. CCF’s mission […]
Read More ›AfriCat Foundation
AfriCat provides environmental education programmes for the youth of Namibia by guiding them towards a greater understanding of the natural […]
Read More ›Wildlife Works
Wildlife Works is the world’s leading REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) program development and management company with an […]
Read More ›The Pangolin Project
The Pangolin Project is a non-profit organization in its start up phase that was founded in January 2019. It works […]
Read More ›SORALO
SORALO is a community-based and community-driven land trust established in 2004 to unite 16 Maasai communities in the management and […]
Read More ›Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
As one of Africa’s oldest wildlife charities and a leading conservation organisation, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) embraces all measures […]
Read More ›Save The Elephants
Their mission is to secure a future for elephants and to sustain the beauty and ecological integrity of the places […]
Read More ›Safe Water for School Initiative
Creating access to clean drinking water is one of the most powerful ways to improve the world. The Safe Water […]
Read More ›Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
The Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is situated in the remote Mathews Range, among Kenya’s second largest elephant population. It takes in […]
Read More ›Northern Rangelands Trust
The Northern Rangelands Trust supports 39 community conservancies across northern and coastal Kenya. Together, we are changing the game; supporting […]
Read More ›Nai Nami Nairobi Tours
Because of poverty and lack of role models, many kids in Nairobi are forced to drop out of school and […]
Read More ›Lwala Community Alliance
Lwala catalyzes communities to tackle the multi-dimensional drivers of poor health Lwala believes communities hold the key to addressing their […]
Read More ›Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, based at the foothills of Mount Kenya, works as a model and catalyst for the conservation […]
Read More ›Kibera Creative Arts
The founders of Kibera Creative Arts had two passions: Arts and Community. From the combination of both elements emerged the […]
Read More ›Il Ngwesi Conservancy
Neighboring Lewa, Borana and Lekurruki, Il Ngwesi covers 16,500 hectares and is home to the Il Lakipiak Maasai – ‘people […]
Read More ›Grevy's Zebra Trust
The Grevy’s zebra is one of Africa’s most endangered large mammals and is the rarest of Africa’s three different species […]
Read More ›Ewaso Lions
Ewaso Lions is dedicated to conserving lions and other large carnivores by promoting coexistence between people and wildlife. Ewaso Lions […]
Read More ›The African Fund for Endangered Wildlife Giraffe Centre
The African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW) was set up in 1979 to protect the last remaining Rothschild’s giraffes in […]
Read More ›Gorilla Doctors
The Gorilla Doctors began as the realization of a dream of American gorilla researcher Dian Fossey. Fossey dedicated her life […]
Read More ›Rhino Conservation Botswana
Building on a strong foundation of science, partnerships and field capability, Rhino Conservation Botswana is dedicated to monitoring and protecting […]
Read More ›Natural Selection Elephant Express Project
Supporting human-wildlife coexistence by providing safe transportation for school children and clinic patients through an elephant corridor Endlessly fascinating to […]
Read More ›Great Plains Foundation
The story of Great Plains Foundation has its roots in the earliest days of conservation; when the idea of protecting […]
Read More ›Cheetah Conservation Botswana
Cheetah Conservation Botswana aims to preserve the nation’s cheetah population through scientific research, community outreach and environmental education, working with […]
Read More ›African Bush Camps Foundation
The African Bush Camps Foundation is a registered not-for-profit organization (registration no: MA121/2016) that began operating in 2006 with the […]
Read More ›Kazuri Beads
The Kazuri Story Lady Susan Wood Kazuri Founder – Lady Susan Wood had humble beginnings. Born (1918) in a […]
Read More ›The people and wildlife in Africa’s wilderness areas are the economic engine that drives a virtuous cycle, supporting and servicing entire communities. We all have a responsibility to protect this fragile model for future generations. — Dave Bennett – Wilderness Safaris