Conservation in Action

Journeys With Purpose in Partnership with
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

As the world’s second-largest conservation organisation, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance brings decades of leadership in global conservation. Its integrated approach uniting wildlife healthcare, field science, and education, plays a pivotal role in protecting endangered species and restoring some of the planet’s most fragile ecosystems.

Guided by our approach to intentional travel, Journeys With Purpose has curated a distinctive journey that offers rare, hands-on access to SDZWA’s conservation initiatives. Guests are invited to walk alongside expert practitioners in the field, gaining an authentic, on-the-ground understanding of what it truly means to advance conservation at scale.

"A world where all life thrives"

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A CONSERVATION LEGACY

Join us for an extraordinary ten-day journey through East Africa’s most iconic landscapes and pioneering conservation efforts, for meaningful encounter with Kenya’s land stewards, wildlife biologists, and the vital ecosystems they protect.

Through curated hosted dinners, private field visits, and unrivalled wilderness experiences, you will see the tangible impact of SDZWA’s work in action. You will be hosted by resident biologist and Associate Director of Conservation Science, Kirstie Ruppert, who has a deep knowledge of Kenya, and be part of a small group of assionate, discerning and impact-minded explorers. This journey is an exploration of Kenya like no other, combining access, knowledge and connection at a grassroot level.

The hosted journey experience

A hosted journey is an adventure like no other – a rare insight into the world’s most vital conservation projects in some of the most fragile and fundamental ecosystems on the planet. Be part of an intimate group to connect, exchange and learn – these once-in-a-lifetime experiences are designed to deepen our understanding of and connection to the natural world, in a way that only travel can do.

Travel to enrich curiosity, broaden horizons and celebrate our natural world.

INTERESTED IN A PRIVATE JOURNEY?

Journeys With Purpose creates transformative experiences in the wild, designed to engage our guests with the beauty and wonder of the natural world. If you have a particular experience in mind, or cause you align with, our team of impact journey specialists are experts in crafting a journey to your interests, passions and activity level – journeys of intention, exploration and real impact.

We partner and collaborate with the world’s pre-eminent land and marine conservation organisations, shared-values brands and local community groups, and have an unrivalled global network for access to people and projects in the environmental space.

The planning process

Each journey is thoughtfully crafted by our specialists to your preferences, to offer a profound connection with the natural world, inviting you to slow down, immerse and reconnect.

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Make an
Enquiry

Start your journey by filling out our enquiry form. Whether you know where you want to go or seek inspiration, we’ll guide you through the next steps.

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Talk to
an Expert

One of our impact journey specialists will call you to explore your interests, values and travel goals and align them with projects and places that make a real difference.

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Create Your
Itinerary

Your impact journey specialist will help craft an itinerary tailored to your pace and passions, offering rare access to conservationists, communities and ecosystems few ever reach.

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Travel With
Purpose

From arrival to return, every detail is taken care of. You’ll travel responsibly, connect deeply and come home part of a story much bigger than your own.

Stories from the wild

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The Maasai: An Insight into Kenya’s Most Famous Tribe

Discover the rich Maasai culture of Kenya, from traditional dress and dance to ancient customs that continue to shape life in the Maasai Mara today.

Kids on Safari: Frequently Asked Questions

Being able to experience a truly wild family holiday is a bucket-list adventure for most, but can require a little more forethought when planning. This article, and the expertise of our specialist team, is aimed to take the guesswork out of taking your kids on safari so you can look forward to enjoying a memorable family vacation.

Meeting Kenya’s Leading Women Conservationists

Our journey to Kenya with Daughters for Earth enabled us to learn from and witness the remarkable conservation work by women in Kenya.

Life-Affirming Travel Experiences

2024 is a year for purposeful travel; of setting intentions and feeling inspired. Read on for life-affirming travel experiences that will benefit both you and the places you visit.

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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.