Charlie Beardall

Impact Journey Specialist

Charlie’s wanderlust for the natural world began in the English countryside, where early years spent outdoors curated a lifelong pull toward wild places.

His latest adventure was Africa, where he trained and worked as a walking safari guide in remote bush environments, leading guests on foot through habitats teeming with Big 5. Before guiding, Charlie built a career spanning consulting and data nalytics, taking every opportunity to travel whilst doing so. He has visited 45 countries across five continents; road tripping various African countries, trekking remote Mongolia, sailing the Caribbean islands, and backpacking South East Asia.

Charlie joined Journeys With Purpose with a passion to continue connecting people with nature, championing local communities, and creating transformative experiences that families and loved ones share. He’s especially drawn to indigenous cultures and traditional ways of living, and believes the deepest travel experiences are the ones that forget technology, and connect you with the rhythm of nature.

HIGHLIGHTED TRAVEL MOMENTS

Kenya

My first exposure to Africa! Based in the foothills of Mount Kenya at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, I was spoiled with Africa’s essence whilst volunteering at a primary school for 6 weeks. It was here Africa stole my soul as I learnt the traditional way of life, felt the peace of sunsets, and marvelled at her fauna and flora.

South Africa

With no fixed itinerary, I trekked the rugged Wild Coast. With only the coastline ahead and the next village to reach, my path was clear. Highlights included the local Xhosa culture and community, waking to the ocean’s crashing waves, and enjoying the fisherman’s morning catch.

MONGOLIA

An incredible journey across the country with vast views amongst grasslands and mountains, unique stays in yurts, and a true sense of being lost in the wild. For an area where I barely saw another soul, the hospitality was unmatched!

OVERVIEW

Charlie's countries of expertise

A journey with purpose is an unparalleled learning experience in the world's most exciting conservation projects, hosted by the pioneers behind them.

WHY TRAVEL WITH JOURNEYS WITH PURPOSE

Discover how other travelers have experienced their journeys with us. 

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2 March 2025

Our first time on an arranged trip

Our first time on a trip arranged by JWP. Everyone involved was top notch and every aspect of the trip was thoughtfully planned and well executed. Hotel choices, guides and timing were excellent.

G B – United States
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13 February 2025

Absolutely Exceptional!

Journeys with Purpose helped us plan and execute a truly unforgettable family trip to Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls for my parents’ 50th anniversary, and I cannot recommend them highly enough!

S R – United States
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13 February 2025

Journeys With Purpose is redefining tourism

Journeys With Purpose is leading the way in redefining tourism. My trip was shortly after the pandemic, and just as New Zealand was opening its borders and I could travel again

A E – New Zealand

At a Glance: Fundación
Rewilding Argentina

1,850,000

…acres (or 750,000 hectares) of land protected.

264,000,000

…metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent sequestered.

370,658

…acres donated for new parkland creation.

OUR FOCUS - THE IBERÁ NATIONAL PARK:

This extraordinary wetland, the largest in Argentina, is home to 30% of the biodiversity in the country including endangered species such as the pampas and marsh deer, the maned wolf and grassland birds like the strange-tailed tyrant.

In 2005, what was to become one of the largest rewilding programs in the Americas was started, with the goal of restoring keystone species that had been extirpated from Iberá through hunting and habitat loss and were extinct in the region, the Province or, in some cases, the country. 

As the rewilding program developed, the cultural identity of Iberá began to recover alongside the ecosystems and natural processes, impacting a total population of 100,000 people who surround the park.

Today, Iberá stands as one of the world’s most successful ongoing conservation missions.