Volunteering Safaris
Giving back to the community Tanzania safaris
Travelling is not always about exploring the destination that you visited; it is also about being part of it meaning playing a part in the community, like giving back. Nature responsible Safari found a way that our crafted safaris must contribute something to the community sustainably. In the community, we refer to local schools, villages, hospitals and so on.
Booking a Responsible safari with us offers you a unique opportunity to not only experience the wonders of wildlife and nature but also to make a meaningful impact on the communities you visit. Our itineraries are carefully crafted to include visits to local schools, hospitals, and villages, where you’ll have the chance to engage with community members and contribute to their well-being in various ways.
School Visits: Education is crucial for the development of communities, and by visiting local schools, you can interact with students and teachers, participate in educational activities, and even donate essential supplies like books, stationery, or educational resources. Your presence can inspire and motivate students, while your contributions can directly support their learning environment.
Hospital Support: Access to quality healthcare is fundamental for the well-being of any community. During your safari, you’ll have the opportunity to visit local hospitals or health clinics, where you can learn about healthcare challenges faced by the community and contribute by donating medical supplies, funding essential treatments, or even volunteering your time to assist healthcare professionals.
Village Engagement: The heart of any safari experience lies in connecting with local communities. You’ll have the chance to visit villages and immerse yourself in their culture, traditions, and way of life. By interacting with villagers, you can gain insights into their daily lives, participate in community projects, and support local initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods, such as sustainable agriculture, clean water projects, or women’s empowerment programs.
Community-Led Initiatives: We partner with local organizations and community leaders to ensure that our visits have a lasting, positive impact. Whether it’s supporting initiatives for environmental conservation, wildlife protection, or socio-economic development, your participation directly contributes to the sustainability and resilience of the communities you visit.
Cultural Exchange: Beyond material contributions, the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and cultural experiences enriches both visitors and locals alike. You’ll have the chance to share your own experiences, learn from the wisdom of local elders, and foster cross-cultural understanding and appreciation
Nature Responsible Safari Projects
1: Nafgem
This is an association of individuals, groups, non-governmental organizations and institutions whose aim is to stop FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) and other harmful traditional practices that is subjected among girls and women. Their main aim is to raise awareness among communities and cultures that perform these harmful practices on how dangerous they are while giving women and girls a voice that allows them to fight.
2: The Serengeti De-snaring Project
Nature responsible Safari is also a big supporter of maintenance of the ecosystem and the natural maintenance of wildlife at large. As a tourism company, it is collaborating with the members of this project to bring out a great and better Tanzania and improve the safety of the ecological system. We aim to be the link between our clients and the program while trying to inform them of the importance of the project. By booking your safari with us, we will be able to donate $3 per person to serve Serengeti National Park Thank you for being a change we need.
3: Consolatha- Lupembe Pre And Primary School
Consolatha- Lupembe pre and primary school is among the private school located in Njombe district. The school is at Lupembe ward about 74 kilometers from Njombe town. The school offer better quality education to children from four years to fourteen years of age. It is a day and boarding school using English language as a medium of instruction.
Consolatha-Lupembe Pre and Primary School was started in February 2014 after its founders had moved to Lupembe, an interior part of Tanzania. Having not found any English-medium school to which the founders could send their children, they realized there was a dire need for affordable, better quality pre and primary education for children between the ages of four to fourteen in Lupembe. However, the founders decided to use this need as an opportunity and began the establishment of this school at rented building. After positive respond from parents towards the school, the founder began the construction of the school the same year so as to make it legalized.
At Consolatha Lupembe Pre and Primary School we welcome volunteers to support the work of the school and to support those wishing to gain experience in a school activities.
“In the Rombo project, participants will have the opportunity to engage in various activities aimed at supporting schools, visiting Rombo Village, and volunteering at the Cornel Ngaleku Children Centre, an orphan centre. Throughout the tour, volunteers will have the chance to immerse themselves in different activities, such as teaching, community outreach, and assisting with the daily operations of the orphan centre.