Great Plains is a leading tourism conservation organisation of sixteen safari properties in Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe.
Founded by Dereck and Beverly Joubert, safari experiences are built around 'bespoke, caring, meaningful and considerate values'.
Key to its operation is the Great Plains Foundation, which is conserving and expanding natural habitats in Africa through innovative conservation initiatives with a long-term commitment to the environment, wildlife and local communities.
Great Plains has also launched its Young Explorers Programme in their Botswana and Kenya safari camps.
Children aged five and up can see animals in their natural habitat and also learn basic survival skills, how to track animal prints and conservation principles.
Family safaris with Great Plains are available at three Kenyan properties offering game drives, horseback, hot-air balloon rides, mountain biking, guided walks and sundowners with Maasai warriors.
There is the chance to visit a local school, learn ceremonial traditions of the young Maasai and even practice local bush beading with Maasai ladies at a neighbouring village.
Useful links
www.greatplainsconservation.com
www.greatplainsfoundation.com