Your accommodation is a truly authentic and comfortable rustic safari camp enveloped by nature. You have a choice of shared dormitories, large safari tents, or private 1-person safari tents. Meals are prepared by a chef from the local community and there is an outdoor area where you can socialize with other volunteers as the wild sounds of Africa fill the air around you and warm blue skies stretch for miles overhead.

Three meals and drinking water are provided daily. Breakfast is continental style with tea, coffee, juice, cereal and toast with toppings such as jam and peanut butter. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausages and French toast are also served in rotation. Lunch and dinner is normally a hot meal, with a varied menu that incorporates local and international cuisines. We can accommodate most dietary requirements if notified before your arrival.

WiFi is available during the day at the Koiyaki Guiding School. This is a short walk (about 200m) from the accommodation. If you wish to use internet at night, you will need to purchase a local SIM card and Internet bundles.

The wet season begins in November and goes on until May, but there are a couple of dry months in January and February. Days are often overcast, with showers in the afternoon, and chilly mornings with temperatures that hover around 13°C (55°F). The dry season is from June to October. You'll enjoy warm weather during the day, although there may be a shower or two at times and cold weather at night.

Are big cats endangered?  Africa's big cats - specifically, lions, leopards and cheetahs - are all currently considered Vulnerable by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. While not yet officially endangered, big cats in Africa face high risks of extinction in the wild and desperately need intensive conservation efforts to secure their future. What are the threats big cats are facing? While some of the top predators in Africa's ecosystems, big cats, are, unfortunately, not immune to life-threatening external threats. World-renowned for their allure and striking beauty, hunting remains one of the most significant dangers to big cats across Africa. Additionally, as human development expands into previously wild areas, many big cats are forced out of their habitats and into conflict with human predators, where big cats are devastatingly outmatched. How many are there remaining in the wild? Lions: Conservationists estimate the population of mature adult African lions to be between 23,000 - 39,000, with the vast majority of the population declining at an alarming and rapid rate. Cheetahs: Approximately 6,700 cheetahs are remaining in the wild, according to the IUCN. However, as researchers point out, there is a severe lack of firm data on the population of leopards in African parks, and as such, this number is simply a rough estimate. Leopards: While there is little data on the mature adult population of leopards in the African wild, there is compelling evidence that this population is decreasing significantly. Following the trends of other top predator populations - such as lions - and facing regular human threats, it is evident among conservationists that leopard populations are in danger. What will I be doing as a volunteer for big cats? As highlighted by the above prompt, there is a severe lack of actual data on big cat populations' health across Africa. Without the proper information on the populations of lions, leopards, and cheetahs in their area, it's difficult for game reserves and conservancies to understand how to protect these vulnerable creatures best. As a volunteer on our Big Cat Wildlife Conservation and Research project, you'll venture out into the heart of the stunning Naboisho Conservancy to conduct essential research and analysis on local big cats. By tracking the health, behaviours, and populations of resident wildlife on exciting game drives, your research will contribute to conservation databases that ensure the long-term protection of Africa's big cats.