Mind Blowing Adventures

that Protect our Planet

Epic Road custom designs bespoke travel that blends high-end luxury with some of the most exciting conservation efforts around the world.

join the conservation Teams in the field

Satellite Collar animals

The African Wild Dog is an endangered species, and along with lion and cheetah, they are sadly hunted and killed by poachers every day. This had led us to pair with reputable conservationists, scientists and organizations across the African continent - all with the shared mission to protect certain species from extinction and prevent others from ever nearing that point. One way that we work with these groups is to secure satellite collars around the species in question. Epic Road sets up an experience where you have the ability to track an animal and help experts place these collars around their necks so that scientists can then analyze and study the behavior and migratory patterns in the free-ranging animal using GPS. In many of the regions implicated, the government lacks the funds necessary for such initiatives, so by you dedicating one of your travel experiences to wildlife conservation, the species has a better chance at survival. The data provided by these collars is invaluable and the thrill of getting hands on with some of the greatest animals on the planet is unprecedented. 

Lion Tracking

The super adventurous can join an expedition with legendary scientist and wildlife conservationist Dr. Philip Stander as he tracks desert-adapted rogue lions on foot through their natural habitat. The beauty of this itinerary is that there is none: Lions are lords of their environments, and the animals set the pace. Are you ready?

Cheetah collaring

Help a small team secure a satellite collar around a Cheetah so scientists can monitor and analyze their behavior for conservation purposes. A thrilling experience not many have access to and a great cause. Watch the following video to learn more.

Adopt & Feed Baby elephants

There is nothing more awesome than an up close and personal encounter with an African elephant calf. By visiting the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust—the most intensive elephant and rhino relocation program in the world—Epic Road travelers have the opportunity to not only engage with these giant soulful creatures, but to also contribute to their survival.

WANT TO GET HANDS ON WITH A RHINO?

Locate a rhino by helicopter and watch the veterinary team tagging the sleeping rhino’s ear and place a microchip within its horn for research and security monitoring, before releasing it back into the wild. The opportunity to be in close proximity to such a prehistoric creature is magical and the chance to be an active participant in saving one of the world's greatest species is unprecedented.

Track Faux Poachers in the Bush with

Anti-Poaching Teams & Their Dogs

Link up with the dedicated anti-poaching teams and their K-9 unit. Watch as the dogs track a faux poachers' scent through kilometers of wild bush until it successfully and impressively finds the elusive person of interest. In recent years, poaching methods have become increasingly sophisticated, both within expansive parks and smaller private reserves. In response to the continued threat to Africa's remaining wildlife, many properties and parks have started working with highly trained tracker dog units. Their keen sense of smell is unparalleled and there are very few obstacles they can't overcome as they can easily sniff their way through the dark and across long distances. Furthermore, once one poacher finds out that dogs have been deployed, the news rapidly circulates and though it is hard to quantify, most will agree that poaching has seemingly decreased. 

Climb Ice Glaciers in the Arctic & Antarctica While Learning about

Climate Change and Glacial Retreat

Experience the real Arctic up close, fully escorted by the most knowledgeable Inuit guides. Aside from ensuring that you don't get lost out in the Arctic expanse, they will also teach you everything you need to know with regard to the land, the animals, and issues such as climate change and glacial retreat. Same goes for Antarctica - hike up a turquoise glacier and learn all about what you see - and if you get thirsty on your way up or during the explanation, simply reach down and eat a handful of the cleanest snow on the planet.

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Antarctica

BUFFALO

Help a small team secure a satellite collar around a 3000 pound Cape Buffalo so that scientists can learn more about this incredible species. A thrilling experience not many have access to and a great cause.

South Africa

Pangolin Night Safari

Pangolin Night Safari - Go in search of the elusive Pangolin - the most-trafficked mammal in the world - on a star-filled night walk in South Africa with only the moonlight and your torch to guide you. As you wait for this scaly, nocturnal creature to emerge from its burrow you’ll hear from a renowned scientist about the passionate conservation work they’re doing to save this endangered species.

SNOW LEOPARD TRACKING

So elusive that it was once thought to be a mythical creature, the snow leopard is only found in the very high reaches of the Himalayas above 9800 feet. These animals are so shy and rarely spotted that it’s impossible to know their exact population, but there are thought to be just a few thousand left on the planet. Stay in authentic homestay-style lodging in tiny Ulley and embark on an unforgettable mountainous adventure to catch a glimpse of this amazingly rare big cat.

TIGER SAFARIS

Make your way to Ranthambhore, Kaziranga National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha or one of India's other parks and keep your eyes peeled for one of the most iconic and majestic animals in the world.

seychelles

Adopt an Aldabra Giant Tortoise

The famous Giant Aldabra Tortoise is native to the Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Despite weighing upwards of 600 pounds, they are completely harmless and will happily eat a handful of leaves right from your hands. To prevent poaching, many of the islands host secure tortoise enclosures where the young are fostered until the age of 3 when they can safely be released into the wild. You also have the ability to adopt one of these friendly vegeterians and contribute to the ongoing care and breeding programs dedicated to conserving the Aldabra Giant Tortoise. (FUN FACT: The oldest Giant Tortoise, named Jonathan, is 182 years old and though he now lives in the British territory of St. Helena, he is originally from the Seychelles)

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Scuba Dive with a Marine Biologist and

Work with Sea Turtles

One of the most threatened forms of marine life is the sea turtle. The species is constantly threatened by pollution, fishermen and of course natural predators. During your visit to Kenya or the Seychelles, you can work with local organizations to search for nesting turtles along the beach as well as help monitor incubating and hatching. Watching baby sea turtles hatch and take their very first steps is a truly unforgettable experience. 

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the mighty Virungas

in search of the Mountain gorilla

Trek Volcanoes in Search of the 900 Remaining Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda/Uganda/Democratic Republic of Congo. We're talking about singularly exceptional access to one of the planet's most extraordinary species - the Mountain Gorilla. We're also talking about one of the most dramatic landscapes on the African continent: the mighty Virungas, a chain of 15,000 ft. volcanoes stretching across Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Your visit contributes significantly to the conservation of the species so make your way to this fascinating corner of Africa and come face-to-face with one of the most endangered species in existence. 

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Gorilla Tracking Safari in Rwanda

Track Endangered Wildlife on Safari in Uganda

Join a Biologist on the Beaches of Antarctica 

Penguin Conservation

Escape the presence of man and explore the last and largest unspoiled wilderness on Earth, the last frontier, Antarctica. Work with dedicated biologists to learn about the many penguin species and the threats they face on a daily basis from commercial fishing accidents to global warming. Make sure to swim with these curious creatures at Deception Bay, because lets face it, when and where else will you be at arm's length from thousands of penguins? 

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Antarctica

Join a Marine Biologist 

Build a Maldivian Reef

Stay at the Four Seasons in the Maldives and work side-by-side with marine biologists and local environmental consultancy Seamarc. They will happily introduce you to their underwater office and put you to work, giving you the opportunity to help transplant coral frames. In 1998, 90% of Maldivian shallow water corals were wiped out due to the unusually warm waters caused by El Nino. Since then, Seamarc has helped to regenerate the population, transplanting more than 60,000 fragments of coral between 2005 and 2009 alone. Beyond coral reef-scaping, make sure to sign up for the 'Manta-on-Call' service where the resort will immediately notify you of ray sightings, get you on a speedboat and in the water to swim with these massive gentle creatures topping out at 30 feet. The diving on its own in the Maldives is of course phenomenal, some of the best in the world, and most luxury properties feature their very own house reefs...all you have to do is walk down from your beachfront villa. 

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Marine Life

We can arrange special access to work with world-renowned marine biologists and scientists, and these efforts conveniently take place in some of the most exotic destinations in the world. Activities include working with the Giant Aldabra Tortoises, sea turtles, sharks, manta rays and coral.