Nonprofit
Zaidi Conservation and Community
Mission
We are committed to the social-economic development of our wildlife, our people and communities alike across Tanzania Our company name, Zaidi, which means more or beyond in Swahili is centered around our belief that sustainability must go hand in hand with tourism business growth. It is for this reason; Zaidi Safaris started its community development and conservation initiative called Zaidi Community and Conservation or Zaidi C+.
About Us
How we support communities:
- Delivering Profit for social development: To support this initiative, Zaidi Safaris dedicates 25% of its profit to promote conservation and development of communities across Tanzania. Simply put, Zaidi C+ is about bringing sustainable positive impact.
- Partnering with local communities: By working closely with rural communities, we are able to provide direct employment opportunities through our pioneering cultural tourism. In fact, Zaidi co-founder, Victor Bubelwa, was one of the architects of the Tanzania Cultural Tourism campaign back in the year 2001. Through cultural tourism and community training, we are turning these areas into viable conservation economies, benefiting both the local communities as well as the environment.
- Developing Tour Guides: Zaidi Safaris has a long partnership with one of the leading tourism colleges in Tanzania, PROTS, whereby Zaidi provides among other things: Sponsoring several students by paying their tuition fee; Providing internship opportunities; Giving field experiences and Providing mentoring support with Zaidi Volunteers
- Impact Community with Art: Zaidi launched a pioneering online e-commerce site and payment system site where local designers and artists can promote and sell their curated pieces across the world.
Cause Areas Include
- Animals
- Community Development
- Economic Development
- Environment & Sustainability
- Women
Location & Contact
- 00255754046196
- Chekereni, Arusha, TZ
