Impact of the Lewa Safari Marathon

The Lewa Safari Marathon is not just a personal challenge. This unique event has supported conservation projects across Kenya for over 25 years. By taking part, every single participant plays a huge role in helping local communities and raising awareness of the threats facing Africa’s incredible wildlife.

Supported Projects

Borana Conservancy

Borana Conservancy

Works with communities to ensure a robust ecosystem in the East African savannah.

Grevy's Zebra Trust

Grevy’s Zebra Trust

Works to combat threats from habitat loss, hunting and lack of dry season water access.

LamCOT

LamCOT

Community-based organisation seeking to conserve marine life in the Lamu archipelago.

Lewa Wildllife Conservancy

Lewa Wildllife Conservancy

A model and catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and habitat.

The Ngare Ndare Forest Trust

Lion Landscapes

Lion Landscapes make a real difference in conserving lion populations while also improving human well-being.

Maa Trust

Maa Trust

Works to promote conservation through sustainable development.

Mountain Bongo Surveillance Trust

Mountain Bongo Surveillance Project

The mountain, or eastern Bongo is one of the rarest large mammals in Africa.

The Mount Kenya Trust

The Mount Kenya Trust

Works with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), local communities and others to protect the forests of Mount Kenya.

The Ngare Ndare Forest Trust

Ngare Ndare Forest Trust

Mount Marsabit is an important regional watershed and provides critical habitat for wildlife.

Tsavo Trust

Tsavo Trust

The Tsavo Conservation Area (TCA) includes nearly half of Kenya’s total protected area.

Making a Difference

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“I have seen for myself the inspiring and vital work that Tusk and its many partners do throughout Africa. By combining the protection of species and habitat, education, and the delivery of real benefits to local communities, Tusk continues to highlight that preserving the natural world is in all our interests.”

– HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES KG, KT

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