Take it from Micato Safaris, the high-end outfitter with a
conscience: “luxury voluntourism” is not an oxymoron. Sort of.
Starting this year, Micato promises to sponsor one Kenyan child’s
education for every person who goes with them on safari. The
volunteering comes with the “Lend a Helping Hand” trip extension.
After 12 days sipping cocktails and scouting out the Big Five from your
private bush plane, you’ll spend a morning with AmericaShare, a
Micato-sponsored nonprofit, reading to school children or planting a
tree in Nairobi’s Mukuru slum.
Call it "Voluntourism for Beginners." “Not everyone is prepared to build a
school on their first trip to Africa,” says Micato’s Jessica Brida.
“This is kind of just dipping your toes in.” The goal is to inspire
you to keep giving post-safari through another one of Micato’s
philanthropy programs.
For the safari, guests arrive in Nairobi and visit Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and the Maasai Mara, ending back in Nairobi.—Greer Schott
Outfitter: Micato Safaris
Price: $8,355 with volunteer day
Length: 13 days
Photograph courtesy of Micato Safaris
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Posted by: Hai | February 25, 2012 at 04:03 PM
Thank you, very informative! It is not so easy to get detailed information on volunteering in Africa. I plan to combine a African safari with a bit of volunteering.
Posted by: Peter | February 06, 2012 at 02:50 AM
Very interesting ideas and feedback on helping in Africa
Posted by: Chris | February 04, 2012 at 06:46 AM
This is a great "Lend a Helping Hand", it's a nice way to help the communities in Africa
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It is great to give back to the land you are enjoying whilst on your wildlife safari. Well done! :)
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