Travel with impact
Hands-On Conservation Efforts
overview
Fostering a deep connection between guests and the natural world while simultaneously promoting sustainable conservation practices.
LUMO Conservancy’s volunteer program throws you into the heart of African wildlife conservation with a healthy dose of fun. It’s perfect for travelers seeking an adventure that goes beyond the usual African Safari experience.
Ditch the “observe-from-a-distance” safari and dive headfirst into protecting Africa’s magic! The program isn’t your typical tourist trap. Here, you become an active wildlife warrior, tracking some of Africa’s Big Five, and contributing real data to our conservation efforts. Imagine the thrill of a real-life treasure hunt, following animal tracks and uncovering the secrets of the savanna. But LUMO’s impact goes beyond animals. You’ll connect with local communities, swap stories and witness how conservation empowers people. It’s social work, wildlife adventure, and immersive safari all rolled into one unforgettable experience
What volunteers do
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— Foot patrols
With the accompany of rangers, volunteers do foot patrols as they try to check if there is any intruder into the conservancy. They try to check if they are any snares around the area. They also get to learn about different animals’ prints, as well as learning on the vegetation and their uses.
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— Community Outreach Activities
Volunteers help the liaison officer in engaging in programmes meant to give back to the community. Based on the volunteers’ interests and area of specialization, the organization will arrange an activity which will match their skills and facilitate on how they can use their skills to benefit the community needs.r
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— Vehicle Patrol
The volunteer helps the rangers in doing morning patrol as they go around the conservation area and as they check if there is any abnormality for wildlife. They carry with them a SMART enabled phone, where they get to mark the GPS of different wild animals, for the study of their dispersal and movement patterns.
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— Conservation Activities
The volunteer will do activities that aim in recovering the ecological integrity of LUMO Conservation area as well as the communities around.
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— Development Activities
These are activities that will facilitate the growth and development of LUMO Conservancy, either in terms of infrastructure or idea contribution. Example of such activities, locally making the bricks to construct rangers’ rooms, taking pictures for wildlife and helping out in posting them in LUMO’S social-media accounts.
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— School Visits
The volunteers, in the accompany of the liaison officer or a ranger, will interact with a primary school, and help in teaching, playing with the kids, preparing meals for the kids and other activities.
payment information
What the the fee covers
The volunteer program charges a daily fee of $55, which covers essential expenses during the volunteer’s stay. This fee includes meals, ensuring volunteers are well-fed throughout their participation. Additionally, it covers accommodation expenses, ensuring that volunteers have a safe and comfortable place to stay while contributing to conservation efforts. Furthermore, the fee also accounts for extra operational costs incurred by the conservancy, supporting the overall functioning of the program. For those needing transportation assistance, the conservancy offers an optional service for an additional $165, which includes travel arrangements to and from the conservancy.
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— KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK
Account Number KES: 1104830957
Account Name: LUMO COMMUNITY WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
SWIFT CODE: KCBLKENX
BANK BRANCH: VOI, KENYA
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— KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK
Account Number USD: 1108162614
Account Name: LUMO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST
SWIFT CODE: KCBLKENX
BANK BRANCH: VOI, KENYA
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— M-PESA PAYMENT DETAILS
Paybill Number: 522533
Account Number: 5964914