Volunteer in Big Cat & Elephant Research and Conservation with African Impact
- Kenya
- Nakuru
About Program
Don't miss the unique opportunity to be part of African Impact's Big Cat & Elephant Research and Conservation project in the Pardamat Conservation Area of Kenya. Uncover new learnings, adventures, and authentic African experience in the newly established conservancy and a key area in the Greater Maasai Mara Ecosystem. Join the team in conducting applied wildlife research on some of the most iconic wildlife animals: the big cats - lions and cheetahs - as well as elephants and wild dogs. Your gathered data using field-based monitoring and evaluation techniques will make a vital contribution to the ongoing and long-term conservancy management plans.
Everyday is a chance to witness the magnificent display of wildlife as your comfortable permanent safari-style tents will be in the heart of the wilderness of the greater Maasai Mara Ecosystem. Gain a memorable experience engaging with the community and getting immersed in the Maasai Culture.
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Program Highlights
- Obtain the ultimate volunteer experience in the world famous Greater Maasai Mara Ecosystem to study on some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife
- Join other passionate volunteers in the physical conservation activities such as erosion control and alien species removal
- Be a positive influence and inspiration to Maasai guide trainees as they undergo training to gain practical on the job experience for potential employment opportunities
- Go on safari game drives through the Pardamat Conservation Area and be amazed at the iconic landscapes of East Africa
- Gain enhanced perspective on the importance of wildlife conservancies in East Africa and the Maasai culture
Program Impact
BIG CAT AND WILD DOG MONITORING
Volunteers will gather data which will be a vital contribution to the conservation initiative coordinated by Kenya Wildlife Trust. Volunteers will go on daily game drives in to track, identify, monitor, and record big cats & wild dog.
GAME COUNTS
Volunteers will conduct regular game counts along the wildlife corridors within Pardamat Conservation Area to monitor the distribution of wildlife across the conservancy, and their behavior over time - measuring the improvements in wildlife density and movement patterns.
CONSERVANCY WORK
Volunteers will make a significant contribution to the physical conservation initiatives of the Pardamat Conservation Area, making them sustainable to successfully support its inhabitants.
