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Voluntourism

Philanthropy really is a strong ethic that most of us have and we are finding, wonderfully, that so many more of our clients are wanting to do more than observe at a distance, but rather get involved.

There are so many fabulous, charitable projects that The Explorations Company is involved in, both conservation and community led, which our clients can visit and be a part of – from clinics, to schools, to hospitals, to self-improvement, to conservation projects.

Zimbabwe

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Rain mm 130 97 86 46 20 8 8 8 20 66 109 112

Uganda

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South Africa

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Kenya

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Malawi

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The Explorations Company, where no two journeys have ever been the same

These we can incorporate into any holiday that you arrange with us. However, voluntourism has really taken hold for those who would like to make a meaningful contribution. Most of these will incorporate a skill that you already have – building, bricklaying, teaching, medical, surgical – any much more besides!

We have selected just a few fantastic itineraries below where voluntourism plays a key part, then added some other ideas to complement your safari beautifully! As always, each of our holidays is entirely bespoke, tailored around your interests.

South Africa images courtesy of Kensington Place, Uthando, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and Kwandwe Private Game Reserve.

Kenya images courtesy of Giraffe Manor - The Safari Collection, Solio Lodge - The Safari Collection, Sasaab - The Safari Collection, Sala's Camp - The Safari Collection.

Uganda images courtesy of Mahogany Springs, Karibu Guest House and Ride4aWoman

Zimbabwe images courtesy of Imvelo Safari Lodges

Malawi images courtesy of Tongole Wilderness Lodge, Central African Wilderness Safaris and Kaya Mawa.

Flying Safaris in Africa - By Private Fixed Wing Aircraft

A Fixed Wing Flying Safari is a unique concept of travel in Africa. It introduces another dimension to a typical African safari, that of the beauty of the continent from the air. Accompanied and guided by experienced pilots who are also experienced safari guides a Fixed Wing Flying Safari is a truly memorable and exclusive experience.

Flying Safaris in Africa - By Private Helicopter

Epic helicopter journeys exploring corners of Africa that few have been to or even ever heard of. We specialise in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, the Congo and Namibia. Our tailor-made safaris cover wild and spectacular mountains, valleys, forests and deserts, with a focus on ‘remote and unknown, unexplored and unforgettable’.

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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbour and catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore – Dream – Discover - Mark Twain - You can view clips of some of our own favourite discoveries here.


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100% Tailor Made

- Utterly designed and tailored around you and your requirements

- Totally unique every time you travel with us

- The very best hand picked guides which can make the difference between a  good and an outstanding holiday

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Priceless Knowledge

- Established over 30 years ago we have been around longer than most

- Our specialists come from, have lived in or travelled extensively in the regions we cover

- Unparalleled knowledge provides you with the best possible experience

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Making a difference

- Philanthropy is our philosophy

- Our founding principle is to always ‘put something back’

- An amount from each holiday is donated to our selected conservation and humanitarian charities


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Our team can help prepare a unique itinerary that best suits your personal interests  – no pressure, just
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As a guide, the cost of our extraordinary and utterly bespoke journeys tends to start from $1200 per person per day excluding international flights.

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