American Association of Zoo Keepers

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Safaris

AAZK members have been offered a tremendous opportunity to see how the money raised from Bowling for Rhinos, Sponsored by Blue Rhino is spent. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy has generously offered a limited number of trips at a reduced rate for AAZK members and their friends to visit the Conservancy. AAZK members receive a discount on lodging rates at the Lewa Safari Camp. It’s a great opportunity for professional research (which may be tax deductible, please consult your tax advisor for details) and to witness how BFR funds help to support Lewa. AAZK members generally receive preference in trip scheduling but the trip participants are not limited to AAZK members.

Trip leaders are volunteers, not travel professionals (**please see liability statement below the calendar). They volunteer hundreds of hours arranging these trips. A trip leader honorarium may be collected from each trip participant to help defray the cost of the journey to Lewa. Trip leaders also receive lodging sponsorship from Lewa Safari Camp. Visit Lewa.org for more information about Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.

The cost of the trips vary depending upon departure city and other variables such as international air fare, in-country (Kenya) lodging and transportation, trip extensions, special activities and tourist venues, and other variables arranged by each trip leader.

Sample itinerary: in Adobe Acrobat format

The calendar below lists the trip dates and contact information of known trip leaders. Click on the arrows to move through the months to see when trips are offered. Click on listed trips for contact information of the trip leaders. Please direct all inquiries to the individual trip leaders for additional information.

**These trips are not sponsored by AAZK, Inc. Information is provided as a courtesy. It is understood that certain hazards exist for citizens of the United States of America and other western countries while traveling outside the United States.  Hazards include, but are not limited to, Acts of God, fire, acts of governments or other authorities, terrorist activities, wars civil disturbances, riots, strikes, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, the risk of theft, loss and damage to personal property.  These hazards could result in bodily injury, sickness, death or dismemberment.  By participating in these trips it is understood and accepted that these risks are inherent and the participant will forever discharge and agree to hold harmless the American Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc. (AAZK Inc.) and the directors, officers, trip leader(s) and any other representative of AAZK, Inc. from any and all liability, claims or demands while participating in a safari to Kenya.

Furthermore, it is understood that all risk of personal injury, sickness, death, theft or damage of personal property and expense, which may result from the participation in any and all events, activities, or in recreation and work therein is accepted by the participant.**