Thorn Tree Safaris

Not a Safari Company. A Platform for Impact.

Thorn Tree Safaris is a purpose-driven expedition brand that brings together adventure, advocacy, and philanthropy through carefully curated journeys across Zambia. We design elite cycling and exploration expeditions for individuals and groups who want to experience Africa deeply — while contributing meaningfully to social change.

Our safaris are not about ticking destinations off a list.
They are about showing up, giving back, and leaving something behind that lasts.

A Core Commitment, Not a One-Off Event

Thorn Tree Safaris is built around a clear, long-term vision:
to host three exclusive, purpose-driven expeditions every year, bringing together adventure, advocacy, and meaningful impact across Zambia.

These annual expeditions form the Thorn Tree Expedition Series — a carefully curated program of limited-entry journeys designed for individuals and groups who want their travel to create real change.

Each year, the three expeditions are intentionally structured to:

• Remain exclusive and high-quality

• Align with clearly defined social and community causes

• Deliver measurable impact alongside unforgettable experiences

This is not seasonal tourism.
It is a repeatable, trusted platform for impact-driven travel.

WHY AFRICA. WHY ZAMBIA. WHY NOW.

Zambia Is Not a Trend — It’s a Responsibility

Zambia offers something increasingly rare:

• Uncrowded wilderness

• Genuine human connection

• Communities open to partnership, not charity

At the same time, Zambia faces urgent social challenges — including teenage pregnancies, gender-based violence (GBV), youth marginalization, and environmental vulnerability.

Thorn Tree Safaris exists at this intersection:
where privilege meets responsibility, and travel becomes a tool for change.

Elite Cycling Expeditions

Multi-day cycling journeys through Zambia’s landscapes, villages, and conservation corridors — designed for experienced riders and high-performance groups seeking challenge, meaning, and connection.

✔ Fully supported
✔ Carefully curated routes
✔ Strong local engagement
✔ Clear cause alignment

Fundraising & Philanthropy Expeditions

Each expedition is paired with a clearly defined fundraising objective, ensuring participants know exactly:

• What they are supporting

• Who benefits

• How impact is measured

This transforms the journey into a legacy experience, not just a trip.

This Is Not Mass Tourism.

Thorn Tree Safaris is designed for individuals and groups who have travelled extensively and now seek meaningful, purpose-driven experiences. Our expeditions attract high-net-worth individuals, philanthropic families, corporate leaders, and international cycling and adventure groups who believe travel should contribute positively to the places it touches.

Thorn Tree Safaris is rooted in Zambia and built on genuine local relationships. Our journeys are carefully curated with cultural understanding, community involvement, and clear intent. We offer access to real places, real people, and real impact — bridging adventure and advocacy in a way that is authentic, respectful, and enduring.

Travel That Reflects Who You Are

Every expedition directly supports initiatives addressing key social challenges in Zambia, including youth empowerment, teenage pregnancies, gender-based violence, and community development. Impact is transparent, measurable, and community-led, ensuring that each journey leaves a meaningful and lasting contribution.

Joining a Thorn Tree Safari is about more than travel. It is about responsibility, leadership, and legacy. Participants become part of a trusted community committed to engaging Africa thoughtfully — not as observers, but as partners in long-term change.

Fundraising & Philanthropy Expeditions

Each expedition is paired with a clearly defined fundraising objective, ensuring participants know exactly:

• What they are supporting

• Who benefits

• How impact is measured

This transforms the journey into a legacy experience, not just a trip.

Join the Thorn Tree Expeditions

Thorn Tree Safaris creates purpose-driven expeditions for individuals and groups who seek meaningful travel and lasting impact. Rooted in Zambia and built on genuine community partnerships, each journey blends adventure, advocacy, and responsible exploration. Every expedition supports initiatives addressing youth empowerment, gender-based violence, teenage pregnancies, and community development, ensuring travel contributes positively to the places it touches. Thorn Tree Safaris is for those who believe that true adventure is defined not only by where you go, but by the difference you make.

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An Invitation to Travel With Purpose

Thorn Tree Safaris exists for those who believe that travel can be a force for good. Each year, we host three exclusive, purpose-driven expeditions across Zambia, bringing together adventure, advocacy, and meaningful impact. These journeys are intentionally limited, designed to preserve authenticity, depth, and genuine engagement with the communities we work alongside.

Our expeditions support causes that matter — including youth empowerment, the prevention of teenage pregnancies, the fight against gender-based violence, and community development. Every journey is rooted in Zambia and shaped through trusted local partnerships, ensuring that impact is real, respectful, and lasting.

This is not mass tourism or performative charity. It is an invitation to explore Africa with intention, responsibility, and humility — to become part of a growing community that chooses to give back while experiencing Zambia at its most authentic.

Those who join Thorn Tree Safaris are not simply travellers; they are partners in a long-term vision to create change through movement, connection, and shared purpose.

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
— African Proverb