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Our Trips

Conservation

Did you know that African Waters and our partners are actively conserving over 1.9 million hectares of high priority wilderness areas across the continent?

At African Waters, our mission is simple yet powerful: to use sustainable sport fishing and ecotourism to create long-term, meaningful change for the people, wildlife, and ecosystems where we operate.

Through boots on the ground conservation efforts, community beneficiation projects, collaborations with local government, conservation bodies, and research institutes, every guest visiting an African Waters camp directly contributes to the protection of these high-priority wilderness areas in Africa.

Gabon – Sette Cama

Wild, Untamed, and Worth Protecting Tourism in Gabon isn't always easy—but it’s crucial for preserving the country’s coasts, rainforests, and wildlife. Some of our team members have been working in Gabon since 1997, and we understand its challenges and its beauty like few others do. Over the years, we've developed a world-class tourism experience, all while addressing illegal fishing practices and collaborating at the government level to rewrite national sportfishing legislation. We're proud to have helped implement a Code of Best Practice now used throughout Gabon. Working Hand-in-Hand with ANPN Our strong relationship with the Gabon National Parks Agency (ANPN) ensures park fees and fishing licenses directly fund conservation efforts. We also provide technical and operational support on the ground. Today, our lodge at Sette Cama employs 17 local households—many of whom would otherwise rely on extractive industries such as artisanal fishing. “Sette Cama is a glimpse into Africa’s wild past—where the fishery is still intact, and the natural world pulses with life.”

50 Pristine Miles Initiative

Launched in 2023, this project tackles plastic pollution along Gabon’s untouched beaches.

Highlights:

  • In partnership with Diboty Conservation, we introduced the 5 Minutes, 5 Days, 5 Meters initiative—proving how small, daily efforts make a big impact.
  • In just 5 meters of beach, our teams collected:
    • 20+ plastic bottles
    • 30+ caps
    • Dozens of labels
    • ~1 kg of microplastics

🔗 Learn more about 50 Pristine Miles

Lesotho - Makhangoa Community Camp

Since 2012, African Waters and the Makhangoa Community have co-managed MCC—now a model for community-based ecotourism across the continent.

Community Impact:

  • Community Levies – A portion of each guest’s package supports local development, voted on by the community.
  • Local Employment – All staff come from the surrounding area.
  • Skills Development – We train river rangers, builders, housekeepers, and more.
  • Rotational Jobs – 40+ housekeeping women and up to 50 casual laborers benefit during peak periods.
  • Local Sourcing – Building materials and supplies are bought locally whenever possible.

Ongoing Projects:

  • Wonderbag Program – Reduces fuel use and improves household health
    🔗 Wonderbag World
  • Annual School Stationery Drive – Supporting 600+ students across three schools
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  • Solar Power Rollout – 65 homesteads now have lights, radios, and phone charging
    🔗 Watch the rollout
  • Infrastructure Development
    • New footbridge (R315,000 project funded independently, outside of community levies)
    • Structural and solar improvements to Motsoele School,

Conservation at MCC

The Bokong River and Valley are vital ecosystems. Our work here protects aquatic life, native plants, and supports traditional livelihoods.

Key Initiatives:

  • River Rangers – Enforcing laws and best practices with support from national agencies
  • MiniSASS – A river health monitoring tool using bio-indicators
  • Bearded Vulture Monitoring – Tracking and preserving this iconic species
  • Academic Partnerships – Researching fly fishing’s benefits to guide future legislation
  • Cleanups & Erosion Control – Community-driven environmental action
  • Education Days – Teaching local students about sustainability and conservation

 

Tanzania - Dhala & Samaki Camps

Fly fishing in Nyerere National Park supports the protection of a 14,000 km² concession—home to not just trophy tigerfish, but African wildlife including iconic species such elephants, lions, leopards, and more.

What We’re Doing:

  • Funding full-time anti-poaching teams, operating 365 days a year
  • Contributing through park fees, concession fees, and fishing licenses

Together with local partners, we ensure the economic value of conservation outweighs the incentives of poaching or land exploitation.

Cameroon – Nile Perch Conservation

Our fly fishing project helps fund year-round anti-poaching efforts in one of the last intact Sahelo-Sudanian ecosystems in West Africa.

Our Focus:

  • Establishing the Faro Conservation Association
  • Gaining regional support for catch-and-release fishing
  • Promoting global awareness of this fragile ecosystem

Be a Part of
the Journey

Whether you’re casting a fly or contributing to a beach cleanup, your visit supports real conservation and community transformation. This isn’t just travel—it’s impact.