Greatest Hits: Adventure and Conservation - A 6,000 km Tuk-Tuk Journey Through Africa

Apr 25, 2024

Four young YouTubers embark on a Tuk-Tuk journey from Kenya to Cape Town to raise awareness for conservation in Africa. They share the impact of reduced tourism due to Covid-19 on wildlife conservation efforts, discuss the challenges faced by rangers, and highlight the resilience of the African wilderness. The journey aims to support rangers and preserve wildlife amidst the pandemic

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Journey of Conservation and Community Across Africa

04:17 • 15min

Exploring Upbringing, Schooling, and Embracing Adventure

19:41 • 3min

Tuk-Tuk Adventure in the African Wilderness

22:49 • 6min

Wildlife Conservation Challenges Amidst COVID-19 in Africa

28:55 • 14min

Adventure and Conservation Project Discussion with Language Learning App Sponsor

43:17 • 3min

Supporting Rangers for Conservation in Africa

46:30 • 10min

Have you ever encountered something while traveling that sparked a "crazy idea" or inspired you to make a change?

For the past six months, Robbie, Ivo, Jasper, and Josh have created adventure videos in Kenya for their YouTube channel, and it quickly became apparent that the loss of tourism due to Covid-19 is hurting parks and conservancies throughout Africa. After interviewing rangers and uncovering the truth about reduced salaries and increased workload, the creators knew they had to act.

Learn how four young YouTubers decided to journey from Kenya to Cape Town in nothing but two tuk-tuks, all in the name of conservation.

What is one thing you can do to create change within your community? I'd love to hear about it, and I hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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Tune In To Learn:

How the Tuk South crew came into existence
All about the latest project
What it was like growing up in Kenya
How much it costs to modify a tuk-tuk for a long-distance trip
When they're planning to embark on the journey
The impact the Covid-19 pandemic had on conservation in Africa
Lessons from the journey and hopes for the future
Why tuk-tuks?
How to follow and support the Tuk South project
And so much more

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