Volunteer at The Kenya Bird of Prey Trust, Naivasha, Kenya

My time at The Kenya Bird of Prey Trust was incredibly engaging, immersive, and educational. My time at The Kenya Bird of Prey Trust was incredibly engaging, immersive, and educational. There's nothing quite like falling asleep to Hyenas calling at night and waking up to Zebra, Waterbuck, and Thompson's gazelles outside the gate. I had the opportunity to explore many different aspects of conservation and raptor rehabilitation while enjoying the beauty of the Kilimandege Sanctuary. Shiv, Jai, and the entire KBoPT staff are incredibly kind and welcoming to people and ideas. They are eager to learn about what you are interested in and focus on growing your skills and experience in those fields. Whether you are interested in raptor conservation, education, wildlife veterinary/rehabilitation, or anything else close to those, the Kenya Bird of Prey Trust is where you should be! I had the opportunity to explore many different aspects of conservation and raptor rehabilitation while enjoying the beauty of the Kilimandege Sanctuary. Shiv, Jai, and the entire KBoPT staff are incredibly kind and welcoming to people and ideas. They are eager to learn about what you are interested in and focus on growing your skills and experience in those fields. Whether you are interested in raptor conservation, education, wildlife veterinary/rehabilitation, or anything else close to those, the Kenya Bird of Prey Trust is where you should be!

I spent four weeks volunteering at the Naivasha Raptor Centre. I gained lots of hands-on experience in raptor rehabilitation and conservation methods in Kenya. From working in the clinic to conducting fish eagle surveys, building nest boxes, and assisting with lion monitoring, each day brought something new. I had no prior experience working with birds, but if you are curious and open to stepping outside your comfort zone, the work is rewarding and the staff is supportive. This experience deepened my understanding of conservation and gave me practical skills that I can carry with me into any environmental work.