Responsible Travel
The Green Belt Movement
We are keen supporters of the Green Belt Movement, an NGO headed by Africa's first woman Nobel prize winner, Wangari Maathai. The organization is responsible for tree planting and forest conservation. greenbeltmovement.org
Kenya Red Cross
When Kenya experienced an outbreak of post-election violence, Diwaka Safaris employees filled a van load of clothing and food for distribution with the help of Kenya Red Cross at one of the temporary camps set up for the victims. kenyaredcross.org
Hosanna Children's Home
Hosanna Children's Home is located just outside Nairobi (20kms from Nairobi) and hosts destitute children, some of whom have been rescued from street life, while others have been abandoned by their families or are orphans. heartsforchange.ca
Motherly Care Children's Home
Motherly Care Children's Home (MCCH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a loving home to the many orphaned children in Kenya. They strive to rescue children who have been displaced, abandoned, or orphaned as a result of HIV/Aids or physical or sexual abuse.
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Lewa Conservancy is home to a wide variety of wildlife with over 70 mammal and 350 bird species. As a result of its successful wildlife management policy, Lewa is now able to translocate some species to repopulate other parks and reserves in Kenya. sheldrickwildlifetrust.org