A safari is the thrill of stepping into untamed wilderness, where lions roam and horizons stretch forever, but true adventure also means protecting what makes it magical.

Meet Bruce Taylor, our trusted safari partner in sunny Southern Africa. Bruce has worked with KE Adventure for over a decade, helping us deliver unforgettable journeys through some of the wildest and most breathtaking landscapes on Earth. We recently spoke with him about the projects and practices he’s put in place to protect both wildlife and the environment, ensuring our safaris remain as responsible as they are inspiring and can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Bruce has built his success on a single guiding principle: responsible travel. Running safaris across Southern Africa is no small task, yet he has earned a reputation for low-impact, “leave no trace” camping. By focusing his journeys within national parks, his trips minimise environmental impact while easing pressure on popular sites, dispersing visitors more evenly and helping safeguard fragile wilderness areas. He also works closely with local people, ensuring that when you book a KE safari in Southern Africa, your money supports rural communities and contributes directly to vital conservation efforts.

His commitment extends beyond international travellers. Each year, Bruce runs safaris for local schools and community groups in South Africa, giving young adults a chance to connect with nature, develop environmental awareness and gain valuable work experience that could one day lead to careers in conservation or tourism

Conservation lies at the heart of Bruce's ethos. His ‘Save Our Sausage Trees (S.O.S.)’ campaign has helped slow the felling of these rare, slow-growing trees in the Okavango Delta, used to build the traditional Mokoro (dugout) canoe, by sponsoring polers in the local communities to buy replica fibreglass.

In Matobo National Park, a small team of rangers guard the park’s last remaining rhinos around the clock, shadowing their every move to protect them from poachers. With Bruce’s support, the trust has raised funds for vital field gear including tents, boots and hydration packs. The next goal is to equip the whole team with binoculars, which are absolutely critical tools in the fight against rhino poaching. Here are just a few reasons why:

Spot threats early: Rangers need to scan vast areas of bush and open savannah. Binoculars allow them to detect suspicious movement, vehicles, or potential poachers from long distances before it’s too late.

Monitor the rhinos: To protect the animals without disturbing them, rangers often monitor rhinos from a distance. Binoculars allow them to keep watch without getting too close and altering the rhinos’ natural behaviour.

Night and dawn patrols: Poachers often strike under low light. With binoculars (ideally night-vision capable), rangers can spot movement in poor visibility conditions.

Simply donate your own binoculars at the end of any KE Southern African safari trip and they will be passed on to the Matobo Rhino Trust for the rangers to use. Alternatively you can donate directly here.