Kruger Conservation Trip
It was incredible to share your passion, see the great work you are doing, experience nature at its finest, learn more about everyone and I can honestly agree, connection with each other and the planet was truly a life experience and one I'll never forget.
Janice, annual trip 2023.
2023 trip
In October 2023, Connected Planet ran its first ever group trip to Kruger National Park, South Africa. The 10-day trip included a tour of the Southern Section of Kruger National Park, taking in the park's majestic wildlife. The group had epic sightings of cheetah, rhino, lions, wild dog and much more. We then headed out of the park to visit our community conservation partners, The Bushbabies environmental education programme and Koru Camp. The group also got to spend a night in the park with some local Grannies from the Bushbabies programme, in a completely unique experience. They shared stories and life experiences and showed the group how to dance the South African way. All funds raised from the trip went back into projects around Kruger National Park including the Grannies stay in the park.
2024 trip
In October 2024, we held our second Kruger conservation trip to South Africa, for what would end up being the trip of a lifetime. Starting with a few days safari in the Kruger, we were treated to unbelievable sightings including a pride of over 15 lions hunting a mega herd of buffalo! We then headed out on a 3-day trek along the Olifants River, in complete wilderness, where we experienced a huge electrical storm on both nights!
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After leaving Kruger, we headed to Koru Camp to spend an amazing few days with the Bushgrannies, learning about their culture and way of life, whilst also sharing wonderful wildlife sightings together.
