One Earth Sukuma Voluntourism was conceived by people much like yourselves; people who wanted to do more than just travel and visit exotic places. Do you ever have that strong feeling to be a part of another world, to leave a part of yourself there and to take a part of that place away?
Today’s young travellers are looking for a lot more than just to get a beautiful tan on a golden beach under coconut trees or to fill their memory cards with photos of wildlife. If you think you are one of these unique types who wants to learn what it takes to ensure that the wildlife remains free and in their natural habitat, if you want to experience how different people live on a day to day basis, if you want to learn more about what lies within that beautiful scenery or want to know what it takes to create a painting or a musical composition, then you are the right person for Sukuma!
Whatever period of time you choose to stay, you will have experienced the environment, wildlife, local communities and culture and arts having not just tasted the local flavours but knowing what goes into making that exotic taste!
Where we are
The Tsavo ecosystem is located south east of Kenya at an altitude range between 200m and 1000m above sea level. The Taita-Taveta District together with Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Park make up the Tsavo Ecosystem. In the centre of the ecosystem are the Taita Hills which rise up to 1500 m and are densely populated due to much higher rainfall and therefore more agricultural potential in addition to the fact that lower lands is largely designated as a national park.
SAGALA CAMPOne of the largest privately owned properties within the Tsavo Ecosystem and formally a cattle ranch, Sagala Ranch is now managed as part of a wildlife conservancy that serves as a buffer to the Tsavo National Parks with the hope of extending and protecting the wildlife corridor.Â
The ranch acts as a safe haven for a large diversity of wildlife including zebras, giraffes, buffalos, elephants, and many species of antelopes and birds.
However, due to land pressure and increasing levels of poverty, these animals are facing increasing pressures from illegal activities such as poaching, snaring, and unsustainable livestock grazing, which is degrading the habitat at an alarming rate. Efforts to rehabilitate and protect the land are underway with regular patrolling and the reintroduction of various antelopes.