"Participate in biodiversity surveys & monitoring in one of Africa's most intact rainforests"
Partnership: ICCN & Maiko Conservation Teams
What's Included
Research authorization & permits
Research camp accommodation
Full board & logistics
Ranger escort & satellite comms
Participation in biodiversity surveys
Okapi habitat studies (signs & camera traps)
Data collection with field scientists
Conservation briefings with ICCN teams
Certificate of participation
Not Included
International flights, visa fees (€46), travel insurance, personal expenses
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Measurable Impact Commitments
Conservation
- • €2,500 → Research & conservation (35%)
- • €460 → Anti-poaching patrols
- • €275 → Camera trap network
Community
- • €2,300 → Local communities (32%)
- • Employs 8 rangers and trackers
- • Supports 15 families in buffer zones
Biodiversity
- • Monitors okapi populations
- • Documents endemic species
- • Supports habitat protection
Partner Communities & Projects
Primary Partners
- • ICCN Maiko Division
- • Maiko Conservation Teams
- • Wildlife Conservation Society
Specific Beneficiaries
- • Local Rangers
- • Research Teams
- • Buffer Zone Communities
Monitoring & Reporting
Pre-Trip
- • Research methodology briefing
- • Conservation ethics training
- • Physical fitness assessment
During Trip
- • Daily species documentation
- • GPS tracking of survey routes
- • Data contribution to research database
Post-Trip
- • Research contribution certificate
- • Quarterly research updates
- • Annual conservation report
Proof-of-Concept for Biodiversity Financing
→Revenue to conservation: 35% (€2,500 per traveler)
→Revenue to communities: 32% (€2,300 per traveler)
→Research hours: 80 hours per researcher
Last updated: February 2026
Reviewed by DRCTourism Research Team — Travel Experiences Division