Overview

In response to the pandemic's impact on Africa’s conservation funding, which has long relied on tourism, Butterfield & Robinson (B&R) partnered with African Parks to support critical conservation efforts. 

B&R has pledged US$50,000 annually for three years to aid specific parks across Africa, ensuring the protection of wildlife and ecosystems. African Parks, a non-profit organization, manages and restores protected areas across the continent in partnership with governments and communities. Since 2000, they’ve successfully transformed 19 parks in 11 countries, covering over 36 million acres, into thriving ecological and economic assets.

How We Support

B&R’s financial support helps African Parks rehabilitate wildlife habitats, protect endangered species, and involve local communities. This partnership reflects B&R's commitment to conservation-focused travel, with many of our itineraries supporting these parks directly. Akagera National Park is often included as an extension when planning a Rwanda Bespoke trip. Matusadona National Park in Zimbabwe is featured in B&R's Bespoke Zimbabwe conservation focused trips. Each year, since 2022, B&R has supported a different park, ensuring continued restoration of ecosystems, wildlife protection, and community engagement across African Parks' network.

Photography credit: Akagera National Park, Rwanda © Scott Ramsay / Giraffe in Akagera National Park, Rwanda © Marcus Westberg