Win a 7-Night Luxury Safari worth USD 10,000
This fundraiser raffle directly translates to tangible conservation:
Every $50 Raffle entry donation = One Acre of Forest Protected for One Year.
Every entry directly supports The Pangolin Project’s overall mission to save the Giant Pangolin from extinction in Kenya- from securing land to monitoring the forest.
This isn’t just a chance to win an unforgettable safari; it’s a direct, impactful investment in protecting one of Africa’s most mysterious and vulnerable species. Join us in making a real difference for the Nyekweri Forest and its unique wildlife.
The Prize:
The winner will enjoy a 7-night luxury safari for two people, featuring:
- 2 nights at Loldia House in the Great Rift Valley.
- 3 nights at Governors’ Camp, plus an exclusive use vehicle in the Masai Mara.
- 2 nights at Governors’ Mugie in Laikipia.
Expect world-class wildlife, exquisite hospitality, and immersive experiences in three of Kenya’s most iconic locations.
Plus, A Private Visit to The Pangolin Project
As part of your stay at Governors’ Camp, you’ll take a guided field visit to meet the team behind Kenya’s only pangolin conservation programme. This is a unique chance to:
- Hear firsthand from rangers and researchers working to protect one of the world’s most endangered mammals
- Learn how conservation leases are protecting forest and wildlife
- Visit pangolin habitat in the Nyekweri Forest, and if lucky, see signs of this elusive animal in the wild
Terms and conditions:
- Includes accommodation, meals, game drive, house wines, beers and spirits.
- Prize is valid for travel outside of peak season (please contact us for eligible dates).
- Loldia Ranch fees, Masai Mara Park fees and Community fees and Mugie Conservancy fees are at the winner’s expense.
- Regional flights and transfers are not included but can be arranged at a discounted rate with Governors’.
- The safari must be taken within two years of the draw.
- Prize is transferable but not redeemable for cash.
If you have any questions about this competition, please email alisa@governorscamp.com
Why Protect Pangolins?
Covered in distinctive hard scales, pangolins are shy, elusive, and nocturnal mammals found across Africa and Asia. All eight living species have recently gained significant attention in wildlife conservation. Unfortunately, they are collectively the most illegally trafficked mammals globally, driven by an insatiable demand for their scales and meat in Asia.
Kenya is home to two species of African ground pangolins: Temminck’s pangolin (Smutsia temminckii) and the Giant Pangolin (Smutsia gigantea). These fascinating creatures move ponderously by night, relying on their highly developed sense of smell to locate ants and termites, which they then consume with their long, sticky tongues.
Pangolins play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. By monitoring these indicator species, we gain valuable insight into the health of their environments. Granting pangolins ‘flagship species’ status helps safeguard the rich biodiversity of their habitats, which are essential for thriving flora, insect life, and healthy soils. These elements are fundamental for a balanced ecosystem, ultimately supporting human health, food security, and mitigating the impacts of climate change.
The Giant Pangolin’s Home Is Disappearing
The Nyekweri Forest, located adjacent to the Oloololo escarpment overlooking the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve, is an easternmost fragment of the Congo-Guinea forest. For millennia, this forest has been a vital wildlife refuge and a biodiversity hotspot.
Nyekweri is Kenya’s last known refuge for the elusive Giant Pangolin, a species thought to have been extinct from the country until very recently. It is estimated that fewer than 30 individuals now remain here and their survival is threatened by habitat destruction, poaching, and deadly electric fencing.
The forest faces an urgent crisis. In just the past decade, it has been subdivided among 2,170 landowners, resulting in a tragic 80% loss of its cover. This catastrophic deforestation is primarily due to illegal logging and rampant charcoal production.
This rapid degradation not only endangers the Giant Pangolins and a rich diversity of other wildlife but also jeopardises local livelihoods and the region’s ability to regulate water and climate. Your contribution is crucial to reversing this devastation and protecting the remaining patches of this unique and vital ecosystem.
Thank you for your support.
