Global Conservation Force is excited to announce that we are offering Ecotour Photo Safari Trips to more than one location now! Trips are setup to comfortably take out groups of 7 to 10, depending on the lodging and group accommodation requests, on the conservation photo safari of a lifetime. These tours are not sold independently at each lodge or reserve. They have been custom created, curated, and scheduled to overlap one or all three of these areas of conservation and wildlife protection (See below). Guests are guaranteed to see a wide variety of African wildlife including lions, elephants, rhino, giraffe, and more!
Trip Itinerary Example (daily plans may change due to weather or booking space)- Day 1: Arrive / Land at Hoedspruit Airport, or arrive at Kamegelo Centre, get picked up and transferred to your lodge / accommodation. Enjoy a relaxing dinner and the opportunity to take your first evening photo safari game drive
- Day 2: Morning game drive, breakfast at the lodge, rest by the pool, enjoy lunch overlooking the bush, afternoon game drive, dinner at the lodge
- Day 3:
Morning game drive, breakfast at the lodge, Local community field trip, cultural experience, lunch out in town, sundowners game drive and cocktails in the bush, dinner at the lodge.
- Day 4:
Morning game drive, breakfast at the lodge, field trip to GCF Ranger and K9 partner site, conservation dog demonstration and behind the scenes ranger base tour, packed lunch in the bush camp, afternoon brewery visit, return to the lodge for evening relaxation and beverage service, dinner at the lodge
- Day 5:
Morning game drive, breakfast at the lodge, wildlife procedure/rehabilitation or rescue site visit for wildlife, lunch at local restaurants, return to lodge for change and chill afternoon, high end dinner out in town
- Day 6:
Morning game drive, breakfast at the lodge, local shop visits for souvenir shopping, afternoon spa and wellness experience, dinner at the Lodge
- Day 7:
Morning game drive, breakfast at the lodge, check out at 11:00am, transfer to the local airport or Komegelo Centre.
The Trip Price Includes
Pickup/drop off from the Hoedspruit airport, lodge accommodation, all food and non alcoholic beverages during the trip, spa day, guided game drives and photo safari's, bush walk, fine dining experience, community and cultural activity, all transportation to and from activities on GCF program / itinerary, anti poaching ranger meet n greet, conservation K9 demonstration.
1 ) Support and see your impact for anti-poaching efforts
Visit rangers on duty and on patrol. Meet K9s, rangers, and visit a field ranger base. Each trip provides funding to sustain and maintain our anti-poaching efforts.
2 ) Support community based conservation efforts
Visit the Community Education Outreach Center, participate in a community conservation program, or visit the local community. Each trip funds the program that the group is participating in.
3 ) Wildlife Veterinary Procedure or Rehabilitation Center Visit
Visit one of the local animal rescues, animal rehabilitation centers, or participate on the wildlife veterinary procedure. Each trip will fund the efforts of these categories during their visit. For example : Rhino procedures, be hands on, side by side, with the wildlife capture and veterinary crew. Be proud that you and the group directly funded this vital effort.
*Please note that rates apply to groups of up to 8 people (rates adjusted up when more than 8 people)*
Excluded In The Price
Tips
Purchase of Alcohol or Alcoholic Beverages
Purchase of any curios or souvenirs
Any additional booking requests or activities outside of the listed program
Any accommodation on the way to the trip or out of the trip
- IE Lodging outside of the booked dates of the Eco Tour
* Things like weather, animal placement, veterinary medical emergencies, and program schedules can potential cause delays or conflicts in schedule. The GCF Team will do its absolute best to make sure you are able to participate in this category, but we must provide a disclaimer in the event the duration of the trip does not successfully overlap with the goals of the trip. The funds raised will still be utilized to accomplish the goal of a necessary wildlife veterinary or game (wildlife) management detail such as wildlife gps collars, relocations, and treatments.
