MAY 2023 - APRIL 2024
The Nomad Circle
Our logo represents Nomad’s virtuous circle and shows how we use the business to create life-enhancing opportunities wherever possible. Each element is critical to the others, in life and within the logo. Our logo is to remind us of our purpose.
Brilliant safaris
Creating opportunities allows us to attract the best people and have an impact in the areas we operate
Happy clients are the basis of a successful business
People & opportunity
A successful business allows us to invest in people and support our projects
A
strong business
Leave more than footprints –leave a legacy of local opportunity
From the earliest days of Nomad, people have been at the heart of our business.
Without our amazing team, some of whom have been part of the family for almost 30 years, we would be nothing.
Without the support of those remote communities that neighbour our camps across Tanzania, the wilderness and wildlife on which we rely would never survive.
And without our guests visiting from every corner of the globe, the virtuous circle of safaris, community & habitat would be impossible to maintain.
Since our inception, we have felt a strong sense of obligation and responsibility to protect and enhance the world on which we depend. We focus our efforts on the areas of Health, Education & Conservation, leveraging our presence in some of the remotest corners of Tanzania, using our camps and transport infrastructure and our strong communications and management teams to deliver consistent, targeted and appropriate support through a wide variety of smaller scale initiatives.
We’re always refining and adapting as guided by the needs on the ground, identified by our village representatives with some featured within this report. For example, over the past year we’ve reconfigured our Health Outreach programmes, to now combine a broader selection of health experts on each trip. By bringing these specialist teams within reach of remote communities that sometimes struggle to access even a single doctor, we can make a real difference to individual’s lives. Our challenge now is to increase the breadth & frequency of these trips over the years ahead.
By choosing to safari with Nomad you have already joined a genuine force for good. By talking with your guides, managers and our staff in camps you will hopefully further deepen your appreciation of the positive impact your visit is having. Should you wish to do still more, the final pages of this report will explain how but we do emphasise that any further support, whilst always very welcome, is never expected or taken for granted.
Thank you again and we hope you’re enjoying a wonderful safari.
Mark Houldsworth Nomad Co-Founder
Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not
AND SO OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE.
To harness the power of our award-winning safaris to create life-enhancing opportunities wherever possible. For our clients, this is the promise of a safari with Nomad. That promise extends to our people and the communities in the remote places we operate, where talent is everywhere, but opportunity is thin on the ground.
Rowland Ngowi - northern guide extraordinaire, he joined Nomad Safari Guides back in 1998 and has been part of the family ever since.
The pillars of Nomad’s social impact
Whether inspiring dynamic careers or supporting local suppliers, using our camps for medical outreach or funding free school meals, we know our business has the power to improve lives. And it’s this that drives everything we do at Nomad.
LIFELONG LEARNING AND GROWTH
Investing in education
Education is the foundation, the key to unlocking potential and the gateway to opportunity.
Creating career paths
Use our business to forge new opportunities for people to grow and develop skills.
Supporting entrepreneurship
Investing in local people with our innovative approach to provide funding, training and business support.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Beds for Meds
Allow doctors, dentists and other health professionals to use our camps, cars and planes to treat communities in the remote areas we work.
Making Nomad the ultimate workplace
Going the extra mile to support the Nomad team in every area; from medical insurance to working conditions.
CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENT
Lightening our footprint
Looking after the environment one step at a time from camp design to cutting food miles.
Supporting conservation partners
Lending camps, people, cars and planes, wherever we can be helpful to support conservation in the field.
Sharing our love of the natural world
Doing anything we can to inspire the next generation to realise the importance of conservation.
Conservation driven by tourism
Using tourism as a powerful tool for direct protection of habitats and wildlife.
Lifelong Learning & Growth
Reporting period: May 2023 - April 2024
INVESTING IN EDUCATION
Education is the foundation, the key to unlocking potential and the gateway to opportunity.
4
girls funded places on vocational hospitality courses.
1
photocopier donated to Merenga School, Serengeti.
40
22
client donated laptops shipped and delivered to local schools. days experience in the field for MWEKA students.
184,311
meals provided throughout the last year.
865
school children receiving one meal during their school day (average monthly number).
12
schools across Tanzania are part of our meal-a-day programme.
149
desks provided to schools in Serengeti, Nyerere and Katavi.
$3,500
donated to the Tanzanian Children’s Fund.
4
314
3 1,213
students enrolled with MWEKA wildlife management courses - funded and supported by Nomad.
Nomad staff attending local community graduation events in Ngorongoro, Katavi, Ruaha & Serengeti.
students with access to fresh water at school thanks to the construction of a water tank.
items donated to rural schools including paper trunks, sports equipment and computers.
460
girls taking part in female empowerment and hygiene workshops in Sitalike, Katavi.
Empowering young hearts and minds in Western Tanzania
Sitalike is a small, remote town on the outskirts of Katavi National Park, over 1,000km from Arusha.
As part of our female empowerment programmes we embarked on this long journey west to facilitate educational sessions in the Primary and Secondary schools. With our facilitation partner, Elle Peut Naidim (EPN), we strive to help kids in remote communities deal with challenges and equip them with the tools that provide agency and opportunity.
Over a few days, we engaged with 460 girls and together, worked through important topics allowing the girls to learn in a relaxed environment and we hope they came away inspired.
Safeguarding our future
This class focused on the future and the promotion of goal-setting. It involves identifying pressure situations that girls deal with on a regular basis - peer pressure from teachers, friends or family to have sex. Through role-play the girls learnt techniques so they feel confident to stick to their convictions and not bow to pressure.
girls took part in our female empowerment and hygiene workshops.
Menstrual health and hygiene
Across the world, girls experience their bodies changing as they hit adolescence. This time with the group allowed them to explore these changes and feel informed. Many of the girls felt comfortable to share their personal experiences as part of the discussion, testament to the safe environment created here. During the session, we gave out re-usable sanitary pads and provided education on hygiene and safe practices.
Child rights
Children around Tanzania are faced with many barriers, hindering their opportunities to fulfil their potential. Due to social and cultural norms, many children do not have rights to protection and well-being, freedom of speech or rights to education. Discussions allowed the kids to understand human and child rights through relevant topics such as early marriage and pregnancy.
INVESTING IN EDUCATION
184,311 meals provided across remote Tanzania
Our meal-a-day programme has grown significantly this year as it moves into new areas and schools. The programme provides one square meal every day to over 1,037 students across twelve schools nationwide.
Many students walk up to 8km to school on an empty stomach and concentrating is difficult. By providing a cup of porridge, it allows these kids to get the most from their school day.
Sometimes it’s no more complicated than filling an empty stomach. Once that’s done, the kids will take care of the rest.
Watch our meal-a-day programme video Scan the QR code to watch.
Schools now being supported:
MAHALE
1. Katumbi Primary School 91 students
2. Nkonkwa Primary School 60 students
3. Vilongwa Primary School 57 students
KATAVI
4. Sitalike Primary School 147 students
SERENGETI
5. Hope Centre 86 children
6. Tabora B Primary School 43 students
7. Mbilikili Primary School 86 students
NGORONGORO
8. Ngorongoro – Boma Nursery Class 50 students
RUAHA
9. Mapogoro Primary School 108 students
10. Tungamalenga Primary School 110 students
NYERERE
11. Kisaki Majimoto Primary School 112 students
12. Kisaki Station Primary School 87 students
school items including sports equipment and school supplies were sent to rural schools across Tanzania in this last year.
large trunks of teaching aids delivered to rural schools.
INVESTING IN EDUCATION
Bridging the gap: school essentials for village communities
Every year, we embark on a mission to bring the gift of education to some of the most remote corners of Tanzania with our ‘Nomad Trunks.’ These trunks are more than just boxes; they are treasure chests filled with essential school supplies for our partner schools scattered on the outskirts of the National Parks.
In the quiet, rural villages of Tanzania, schools often lack the basic resources they need. This is where our Nomad Trunks come in. We carefully curate each trunk to ensure it brims with teaching aids and crucial textbooks for the core national exam subjects. From stationary supplies and marking kits to paper packs, dictionaries, flip charts, flashcards, and vibrant wall posters – our trunks are designed to ignite curiosity and foster learning.
Teaching is a calling that extends far beyond the 9 to 5 grind. That’s why we include solar lights, enabling dedicated teachers to prepare lessons well into the evening, even in areas without electricity.
Our Nomad Trunks are more than just supplies; they bridge the educational gap in Tanzania’s most remote areas. With every trunk delivered, we light up not just classrooms, but futures.
Lifelong Learning & Growth
Reporting period: May 2023 - April 2024
CREATING CAREER PATHS
Use our business to forge new opportunities for people to grow dynamic careers and develop skills.
3,624
training and mentoring hours for camps chefs in Greystoke, Chada, Sand Rivers, Lamai, Kuro, Entamanu, Expeditionary Walking Camp and Serengeti Safari Camp.
48
chefs take part in a week long off-season training programme.
2
members of camp teams seconded into chef roles following off-season chef training.
16
14
walking guides and scouts taking part in a 4-day rifle handling and training session.
interns across our camps gaining experience in waiting and housekeeping.
113
training days for young Nomad guides, Kakiya, Ibrahim and John as they spent 10-days a month shadowing our senior Northern guides as part of our rookie guide programme.
28
42
126
hours intensive rifle handling and walking course in Ruaha.
7
two days off-road driving training by Senior Nomad Guide, Festo Msofie.
17
32
hours for walking guides and scouts as part of a mid-season rifle handling training.
6
employees attended a 30-day English Language course across five levels of qualification. camp managers and guides attended the WFA First Aid and wilderness survival course. guides take part in specialist entomology training in Tarangire.
walking guides and scouts take part in specialist rifle training in Tarangire.
Cooking in the wild CREATING CAREER PATHS
Our culinary philosophy is not just about the destination; it’s about the journey, the exploration, and the joy of discovering new flavours together.
Each meal we create is a delightful fusion of global inspirations and rich African flavor profiles, all while staying true to our unwavering commitment to local produce.
In the past couple of years, our camp kitchens have embarked on their own culinary safari. Every team member has delved into new techniques, tastes, and recipes, exploring a world of flavours previously unknown to them. We believe in nurturing talent and building skills through our comprehensive, year-round training programme.
From the first sizzle in the pan to the final presentation on your plate, our approach is a testament to our passion for exceptional food, local produce and the personal growth of every team member.
Chef training in the off-season
48 chefs completed a 28-day training course in Usa River – scan the QR code to see what they cooked up.
Interns in camp
Two talented camp staff attended and excelled during the off-season chef training, as a result they have been in the camp kitchens gaining vital experience – over four months they have notched up 79 training days between them.
134 training days in the bush
For ongoing recipe refinements and individual development, we have regular training across all Nomad camps throughout the year.
Lifelong Learning & Growth
employees being mentored in car mechanics and guiding.
CREATING CAREER PATHS
Kakiya’s path to becoming a Nomad guide
Kakiya Saitoti, pictured top left, began his journey with Nomad as a Maasai walking guide at Entamanu, Ngorongoro. Born and raised in the local village of Kimba within the NCAA area, Kakiya has always had a deep connection to his homeland. Over the years, he has worked tirelessly to improve his English and expand his knowledge beyond the Crater.
In May last year, Kakiya seized the opportunity to attend our annual rookie guide training course. His dedication and enthusiasm shone through as he embarked on a guide secondment, allowing him to shadow our senior northern guides. Throughout this secondment, Kakiya has been honing a range of skills, from mastering the art of driving a safari 4x4 to understanding the intricate nuances of the Serengeti ecosystem.
Kakiya’s story is one of perseverance, growth, and he is well on his way to becoming a super Nomad guide.
Lifelong Learning & Growth
Reporting period: May 2023 - April 2024
SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Investing in local people with our innovative approach to provide funding, training and business support.
$421,028 112
bee-keeping training hours for each individual over a 14-day programme.
18
participants take part in specialist beekeeping workshops in Mahale and Katavi, with provision of 10 beehives to support new honey producers.
spent with local suppliers and artisans for camp items.
4
58
Kisaki farmers trained on improved agriculture techniques. cows delivered to families as part of our business support programme. We provide training, cow sheds and feed to get things going. We were also delighted to learn of the birth of a new calf in December.
2
local people set up with vegetable seeds to grow and supply nearby Nomad camps.
$6,440
funding for our specialist training and business start up training.
SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Milking every opportunity outside Tarangire
We believe business can empower individuals to gain control over their livelihoods. Through our business support scheme, we invest in local people, helping them establish their own ventures and take charge of their daily lives.
In a remote village on the outskirts of Tarangire, we have had the privilege of supporting two remarkable women – Dorothea and Teresia. Both widowed at an early age, they have the responsibility of caring for five and seven children respectively. As small-scale farmers of chickpeas and maize, their livelihoods were precarious, especially when crop yields were low.
Recognizing their determination and potential, we provided each household with a dairy cow and helped build cow sheds, supply feed, and ensure access to necessary medicine. This initiative was a collaborative effort with Dorothea, Teresia, and their community.
Dorothea and Teresia are shining examples of how our business support programme can be so powerful, their entrepreneurship and hard work has secured a stable income source for their families.
Would you like to find out more about our dairy project?
Scan the QR code to watch our short film.
Health & Wellbeing
Reporting period: May 2023 - April 2024
BEDS FOR MEDS
Allow doctors, dentists and other health professionals to use our camps, cars and planes to treat communities in the remote areas we work.
5% 60% other invested in dentist outreach
9% invested in Kafika House outreach
$66,311
26% invested in eye specialist programmes
281
children screened for life-changing surgery.
96
2 total spent
children identified for life-changing rehabilitative surgery.
47
adults and 46 kids had access to consultations with Tumaini La Maisha as part of an early cancer screening programme. custom made wheelchairs donated.
16
beds donated to Tabora B
Dispensary in Serengeti; Mamire
Health Centre in Tarangire; and Kisaki Dispensary in Nyerere.
6
bags of clothes donated to The Hope Centre.
mosquito nets given to remote villages in Katavi.
96
200 individuals
6,254
2,280 life-changing rehabilitative surgeries performed with Kafika House individuals screened by eye doctors
2,760 vaccinations administered
89 maternity consultations as part of our fistula outreach
1,029 screened by dentists
BEDS FOR MEDS
A clear future lies ahead for Amina
The impact of our eye clinic in Tarangire.
Amina, a 14-year-old girl living in Mamire on the edge of Tarangire, loves school and learning. However, for the past couple of years, her eyesight has slowed her progress in the classroom. She struggled to read small writing from a distance, making it difficult to see the blackboard, which posed a significant challenge for someone eager to learn and excel.
Due to financial barriers and the distance to the nearest hospital, Amina was never able to see a doctor.
We first met Amina at our recent eye clinic, part of our Beds for Meds programme. This initiative utilizes our empty beds, logistical network, and projects team to facilitate medical screening days in communities where vital medical services are not readily available.
During the clinic, we performed a full eye test for Amina and provided her with prescription glasses. These glasses have made her time in the classroom much easier. With this support, we are confident that Amina will take care of the rest and continue to thrive in her education.
2,280
treated through eye doctors across Tanzania.
Health & Wellbeing
Reporting period: May 2023 - April 2024
MAKING NOMAD THE ULTIMATE WORKPLACE
Going the extra mile to support the Nomad team in every area; from employment and working conditions to medical insurance and remuneration.
26
family of Nomad employees recruited for casual employment through the year.
14
camp members taking paternity leave.
745km
completed, fundraising for Fistula awareness and other great causes.
$66,586
The cost of health insurance to cover our operational teams.
246 1,230
Nomad staff covered by health insurance policy covering pre-existing health conditions and up to five members of their family.
family members covered from the Nomad employee health insurance.
51%
of Nomad camp teams recruited from local communities surrounding our camps.
19%
of in-camp roles filled by female employees.
MAKING NOMAD THE ULTIMATE WORKPLACE
The Nomad Running Team clocks up the kilometres
This year, the Nomad Running Team swapped computers for running shoes, joining six-weekend runs around Arusha.
Throughout the year 27 energetic Nomads have clocked up an impressive 745km. They are not only running to keep fit, but also raising vital awareness and funds for great causes such as cleft lip care, fistula treatment, and forest protection.
MAKING NOMAD THE ULTIMATE WORKPLACE
Health insurance that covers what matters most
The Nomad crew are our biggest asset. So, for our camp staff and guides, we pick up the tab for 100% of their health insurance contributions which includes pre-existing conditions – usually split 50/50 between employer and employee.
This is an investment that brings big benefits and peace of mind not only to our teams on the ground but their family members too - all covered under one policy.
team members
246 family members
1,230
Conservation & Environment
Reporting period: May 2023 - April 2024
LIGHTENING OUR FOOTPRINT
Looking after the environment one step at a time from camp design to cutting food miles.
3.5 tonnes
of vegetables locally grown and supplied to our Northern camps and Greystoke, rather than transporting from Arusha.
of recycling from recycling programme. The very first Tembo Tom is pictured above.
29% 180kg 253kg
709
of recycled materials across Northern camps including Lamai, Kuro, Entamanu and Serengeti Safari Camp.
carbon tonnes offset with Carbon Tanzania for our safari vehicles and operations.
reduction in all single use plastic in all camp kitchens - zip lock bags, cling film, plastic jars and packaging all reduced significantly.
Leave nothing but footprints
To have a camp on the rim of the Ngorongoro
Crater is a remarkable privilege, but with it comes a responsibility we take seriously.
Nowhere is our philosophy of treading lightly more important. So when we built Entamanu we set ourselves some simple ground rules to ensure that when the day comes for us to pack up camp, there is nothing left behind and nothing to stop the bush reclaiming our site entirely.
So our build contains no concrete or cement, we use removable ground anchors to hold the structures in place and we design the buildings to be low lying with living organic roofs. In short we do everything we can to ensure that while you have the best view possible, our camp doesn’t spoil anyone else’s.
Conservation & Environment
Reporting period: May 2023 - April 2024
SUPPORTING CONSERVATION PARTNERS
Lending camps, people, cars and planes, wherever we can be helpful to support conservation in the field.
294
patrol days in partnership with Wild Survivors.
2.6km 94
of chilli fencing constructed in partnership with Wild Survivors in Mbilikili, that now protects 13 farms.
villagers trained on interventions for elephant encounters to reduce farm destruction.
Nomad Human Wildlife Conflict activities
$5,973 $2,224 $7,050
De-snaring
$5,670
Protecting a future for elephants and people.
Conservation Scholars
$47,491 $6,781
Pioneering community led forest conservation in Ntakata, Western Tanzania.
Nomad contributions to our conservation partners.
$7,420
Enabling lasting coexistence between people and lions in Ngorongoro.
$5,000
Tackling issues such as unsustainable natural resource use and human-wildlife conflict in Western Tanzania.
Elephant conservation programmes in Southern Tanzania.
$5,000 $4,940
Making large carnivore conservation valuable to local and global communities.
Working with conservation partners
We work with conservation experts on the ground supporting them with financial contributions, logistical support and people resource. Over the next couple of pages, we shine a light on our partners to show how our collaborative relationship delivers real impact.
$7,420
to fund two Ilchokuti in Ngorongoro and other KopeLion activities.
$7,420
SUPPORTING CONSERVATION PARTNERS
Spotlight on KopeLion
Enabling lasting co-existence between people and lions in Ngorongoro.
For the last two thousand years people and lions have shared the stunning landscapes of Ngorongoro. But in today’s modern world, even in this protected area, diminishing space, climate change and increasing poverty has unsettled the balance of co-existence.
The result? Threat to traditional pastoralist livelihoods and a decline in lion populations. KopeLion works tirelessly to find solutions that promote co-existence – reducing conflict, educating communities to increase tolerance and monitoring lion movements through their ‘Ilchokuti’ programme.
Nomad & KopeLion
In 2023, we provided funding to KopeLion to support the salaries of two Ilchokuti closest to our Entamanu camp, on the Crater Rim; Rumas and Ndelelya.
The Ilchokuti act as KopeLion’s tracker system to monitor lion movements, work closely with local communities through education and empowerment. Ilchokuti use their community networks to learn of planned traditional or retaliatory hunts and will work with the community to stop them. Livestock attack numbers remained high in 2023 however, positively only two lions were killed, suggesting tolerance towards lions by the pastoralist communities is improving.
SUPPORTING CONSERVATION PARTNERS
Spotlight on KopeLion (continued...)
LION SIGN OBSERVATION 2023
COLLARED LION ATTACK LOCATIONS JAN-DEC 2023
Call-up, Lion=Yes
Call-up, Lion=No Lion sign Legend 1
camp
Attack@Bomas
Attack@pasture lost Legend 1
Attack@pasture herded
camp
Ngorongoro Crater Entamanu
Ngorongoro Crater Entamanu
FENCES
70%
DECREASE IN ELEPHANT CROP RAIDING WITH OUR COMMUNITY BEEHIVE FENCES
754
CLASHES PREVENTED BETWEEN PEOPLE AND ELEPHANTS
INCREASE IN FARMER PROFITS FROM PROTECTED FARMLAND
387% 210%
PROFIT MADE BY THE WOMEN’S BEEKEEPING ENTERPRISE PER HONEY HARVEST
$5,670
SUPPORTING CONSERVATION PARTNERS
A force for nature conservation partnerships
Where conservation and local communities meet sustainable travel to foster human-elephant co-existence allowing people and nature to thrive.
Wild Survivors was launched in 2016, in response to the catastrophic elephant poaching epidemic and a rising conflict costing the lives of both elephants and people.
Wild Survivors concentrates efforts around ‘conflict hotspots’ where wild habitat meets village land, to work directly with rural communities to prevent clashes with elephants, while uplifting farming livelihoods and inspiring people to protect wildlife and habitat.
How we work together
We partner with Wild Survivors on the ground providing logistical support – beds in camp, guides and vehicles but we also add into the mix, manpower.
Many of the conflict hotspots are home to our camp crew, so this forms a vital link into communities that helps coordinate efforts. Recently, we have been able to introduce our MWEKA (College of African Wildlife Management) graduates on conservation projects with Wild Survivors – an opportunity for hands on experience and they have done a fantastic job. Read Kichawi’s story on the next page.
SUPPORTING CONSERVATION PARTNERS
From Mweka student to boundary guardian
Born and raised in Mbilikili, a small farming community on the very edge of the Serengeti National Park. People and wildlife live alongside each other and conflict is inevitable.
Kichawi recently completed his Nomad-funded Mweka wildlife management course, determined to build a career in conservation – a way to help his family and community.
From the classroom to the field, Kichawi has been an integral community liaison as part of a project with our conservation partners, Wild Survivors. He has been putting his studies into action helping with data collection and intelligence gathering.
See more of Kichawi’s story
Scan the QR code to see our video.
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65
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villagers trained within the Mbilikili project.
torches provided to community members to allow safe patrols at night.
wildlife patrollers trained to assist villagers.
SUPPORTING CONSERVATION PARTNERS
Spotlight on Carbon Tanzania
Carbon Tanzania is a business making the protection of forests and biodiversity valuable to Tanzania and its people. In 2023, over $5.7m was earnt by remote communities in the Ntakata Mountains region.
They generate value for Tanzania’s economy and its people by producing naturebased carbon credits that enable people to earn revenues from the protection of their natural resources. This allows global businesses with credible decarbonisation and nature-positive strategies to invest in a locally produced nature-based solution that serves the climate, communities, and wildlife.
In 2017, Carbon Tanzania launched a project in the Ntakata Mountains area in the Greater Mahale ecosystem – hugely relevant for us to support as they strive to protect the important wildlife habitat and chimp corridors.
Nomad & Carbon Tanzania
We carefully calculate the fuel consumption from our vehicles across all safari operations allowing us to compensate for the emissions through Carbon Tanzania’s Ntakata Mountains project.
By doing so, we contribute to Carbon Tanzania’s efforts protecting over 11,000 ha of high quality chimp habitat.
tonnes of carbon offset this year.
Conservation & Environment
Reporting period: May 2023 - April 2024
SHARING OUR LOVE OF THE NATURAL WORLD
Doing anything we can to inspire the next generation to realise the importance of conservation.
5
talented female photographers hosted at Lamai on a 6-day photography intern course.
252
students on safari in a handful of Nomad camps including Kuro, Sand Rivers and Greystoke.
2,905
community members across our 12 village film nights with screenings of Living with Lions and other conservation films.
$2,814,678
income for National Parks through client National Park fees.
CONSERVATION DRIVEN BY TOURISM
Using tourism as a powerful tool for direct protection of habitats and wildlife.
$5,973
donated to the Serengeti De-Snaring Programmea dollar per bed night at Lamai, Serengeti.
13
patrollers supporting The Tongwe Trust within wildlife corridors.
13
farms protected by 2.6km of chilli fencing.
336
patrol days supporting wildlife corridors and reducing human wildlife conflict.
students on safari in Nomad camps.
SHARING OUR LOVE OF THE NATURAL WORLD
Watoto go wild
Getting children from human-wildlife conflict zones into camp and out on safari gives them the opportunity to enjoy wildlife in its natural habitat in a positive and constructive way.
These trips impart not just an insight into the employment opportunities in and around the parks, but the beauty and fragility of their surrounding environment, and a core understanding of the values of conservation.
Number of students in each of our Nomad camps
36
96
6
24 90
LAMAI, SERENGETI
KURO, TARANGIRE
SAND RIVERS, NYERERE
KIGELIA, RUAHA
GREYSTOKE, MAHALE
2,905
participants at our village film nights.
“
...we must find solutions to live with wild animals in peace and harmony.”
RUBANDA VILLAGER
VILLAGE FILM NIGHT LOCATIONS
1. Nyamburi Village
2. Tabora ‘B’ Village
3. Mbilikili
4. Park Nyigoti
1 5 4 2 3
WAMBURA BANAGI
SHARING OUR LOVE OF THE NATURAL WORLD
Lights, camera, conservation
Educating remote communities through film
In remote communities and schools, our conservation film initiative educates and inspires the next generation on the importance of conservation and human-wildlife co-existence.
Each event brings together young and old around the big screen to watch a conservation-themed film relevant to their environment. For many children and villagers who have never visited a National Park, these films offer a glimpse into the incredible value of conserving wildlife.
Recently, we were thrilled to showcase a film titled Kuishi na Simba, meaning “Living with Lions.”
Created by Erica Rugabandana, a female filmmaker and rising star in Tanzania’s conservation efforts, the film highlights the crucial relationship between humans and lions.
Watch our short film from the evening
Scan the QR code below.
Impact overview
Reporting period: May 2023 - April 2024
Our social impact strategy aims to achieve meaningful results by aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This approach focuses on ending inequality and poverty while protecting the environment, ensuring that both current and future generations can enjoy a healthy and prosperous future.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
$66,717 total funding. 7,779 individuals reached through medical outreach, vaccinations, employment and more.
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
$36,087 total funding.
10,122 individuals reached through our meal-a-day programmes, internships and secondments.
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
$1.76m total funding.
514 training days provided to employees and local communities.
623 individuals in total provided with training.
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
3.5 tonnes of vegetables grown locally to our Northern camps and Greystoke - saving on transport from Arusha. 180kg of recycling generated from our community recycling programme.
21 new local suppliers for food and beverage, interiors and technical supplies across our camps.
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
625kg of seeds provided to plant trees.
709 carbon tonnes offset with Carbon Tanzania.
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
$42,014 of total funding through conservation project initiatives, protecting wildlife corridors and raising awareness.
3,192 individuals reached through village film nights, local community engagement, students on safari, and more.
Help us make a difference
We commit a percentage of revenue, people resources and camp logistics to help facilitate the projects and initiatives we support.
But of course there is always a need for more and here’s how you can help.
Talk to us
Take every opportunity to ask questions and deepen your appreciation of the positive impact your visit is having.
Donate
Never expected, but always appreciated. Every dollar donated flows through Nomad Conservation Fund, a UK charity which solely supports our projects on the ground.
Pampering
Getting a massage has never been so rewarding. All proceeds from our camp massage treatments go to our projects.
Shop Shop Shop
Be it t-shirts or other keepsakes, 100% of the profit from our camp shops supercharges our project work.
Here’s what your donations can do:
$150
MEDICAL OUTREACH FOLLOW UP
Pays for transport for a child to come to Arusha for reconstructive surgery.
$250
NOMAD STUDENT SAFARIS
Pays for transport to and from our camps allowing young Tanzanian students the opportunity to experience a Nomad safari.
$750
BEEHIVE SPONSORSHIP
Provides ten beehives for farms in human-wildlife conflict areas to help reduce the rate of wildlife encroachment.
$1,500
MEAL-A-DAY PROGRAMME
Feeds a class of around 100 preschoolers every day throughout their school year.
$2,500
SAFE DRINKING WATER FOR SCHOOLS
Buys and installs drinking water harvesting systems for a local school.
$5,200
DENTIST OUTREACH TRIPS
Sends a team of dentists out to camp and onto villages to offer dental treatment to over 500 local people.
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