Cape Town to Kilimanjaro

Africa is perhaps best known for its wildlife, and the incredibly beautiful areas she possesses. Unfortunately, the vast majority of her people will never have the opportunity to visit these areas, or learn about the animals that draw visitors in from all over the world.

Lessons in Conservation has set out to change that, and through this expedition we hope to change the lives of 1000 children, who if it were not for us, may never have received a lesson focused on environmental conservation.

Through the expedition we hope to raise awareness about some of the conservation issues facing the continent, and help to build the stepping stones that may one day lead to the solutions. This expedition has been created with three basic goals in mind.

Meet the Team

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Dean Carlisle

Dean, founder and CEO of Lessons in Conservation has been involved in wildlife conservation his entire life and has dedicated his to exposing children to the wildlife and wonders this continent has to offer.

Ryan Stroberg

Ryan is a passionate, good-humoured human whose goal is to bring as many smiles to the world as possible. His interests vary from fantastic mathematical equations to insects and their tracks and signs. He believes that we should do everything wholeheartedly or not at all.

Emma Badger

Emma spends most of her time guiding on horseback through Kenya's Masai Mara. Having studied a degree in sustainable development, her passion lies in connecting humans and nature. She especially enjoys capturing the essence of what sustainable, inclusive conservation might look like through photography and writing.

Wes Badger

Having grown up in Malawi, Wes' first-hand observations of population growth paired with resource scarcity encouraged him to study a degree in environmental science. After some epic travels around Southeast Asia, he's keen to hit the road again!

Our sponsors

We know that the journey of a 1000 miles starts with a single step. This incredible journey will touch many lives, but we can not do it alone. Thank you to the amazing people who have come on board to make this possible.

The donation made by Jeremy Robertson and the team at Lockwood Executive Search has made this trip possible.

making a donation

We are aiming to raise $10 000 during the trip, this money will go towards ensuring the Lessons in Conservation mission continues to drive forward and sharing our passion for conservation and education continues to live on.

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