The world's last male northern white rhino passed away at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. Sudan was 45 years of age and was put to sleep after complications from age-related illnesses worsened, reports CNN.
There are now just two female white rhinos left.
For travelers who have heard about the plight of these animals and are looking to do something more concrete to assist them, Intrepid Travel is offering the chance to make both a contribution and an emotional connection with these majestic creatures.
"The magnificence of the northern white rhinos is undeniable; it's so disheartening to see the species in such a critical state," said Leigh Barnes, chief purpose officer for Intrepid Travel.
Departing in June and August 2019, the seven-day Kenya Expedition-The Last Northern White Rhinos will take travelers to Ol Pejeta Conservancy where they will have the opportunity to see the remaining northern white rhinos-Najin and Fatu.
The journey is priced from $2,850 per person, and it will include a presentation from the East Africa Wildlife Society on the work they do and how each donation helps their cause; a game drive at Ol Pejeta to see other resident animals such as lions, giraffes and elephants; multiple game drives and a visit to Thomson Falls in Kenya's Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its population of southern white and black rhinos. There will also be an interactive community visit in Nairobi to spend time with local women who are overcoming hardship, thanks to a local social enterprise.
A portion of the cost of the trip will go to the East Africa Wildlife Society on behalf of trip participants through Intrepid Travel's nonprofit organization, the Intrepid Foundation. The money will help provide support to the organization's efforts in protecting rare, endangered and threatened species and habitats.
The journey can be combined with the new six-day Uganda Expedition-Rhinos, Falls & Chimps. Together, the two itineraries create a 12-day tour in Africa and maximizes wildlife viewing as well as gives guests further insight into the ongoing conservation efforts in the region.
The Uganda portion of the expedition takes travelers to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, for a talk about the rhino re-introduction project at the park and how the trip supports the Rhino Fund of Uganda. Also included are multiple nature walks at the sanctuary; rhino trekking; a sunrise canoe ride in the Lugogo Wetlands, and a visit to Murchison Falls National Park, where guests will take part in a waterfall hike, a boat ride to spot crocodiles and hippos and an optional chimpanzee trek in the Budongo Forest Reserve.
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