How initiatives are selected
- • A verifiable organisation and official public contact.
- • Clear work in an Explore Africa destination.
- • Current evidence for the activities or impact described.
- • No ranking advantage for payment, commission or affiliation.
- • No orphanage tourism or unverified wildlife interaction claims.
- • A recorded review date and evidence link for every entry.
Conservation
Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust
Conservation, wildlife health, research and community programmes in the greater Victoria Falls landscape.
Why it is included
Included because the organisation publishes current impact reporting and offers a direct official support route.
Last reviewed 30/07/2026
Kenya
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Elephant and rhino orphan rescue, rehabilitation and rewilding alongside field conservation programmes.
Why it is included
Included for its long-running, clearly described rescue and rewilding work and direct official adoption and donation routes.
Last reviewed 30/07/2026
Africa
Save the Rhino International
Support for rhino conservation programmes, protection and community work across Africa.
Why it is included
Included because donations are made directly to the established conservation organisation, not through Explore Africa.
Last reviewed 30/07/2026
Community & charity
Botswana
Ecoexist Trust
Community-led work helping people and elephants coexist in northern Botswana.
Why it is included
Included because it is a registered Botswana non-profit with a direct official donation route and clear coexistence focus.
Last reviewed 30/07/2026