An expedition to step out of your comfort zone into something bigger;

A journey where exploration and empowerment intertwine; 

An adventure to the beautiful savanna for the “Big Five” wildlife;

A retreat at the heart of the serene nature reserve in South Africa;

A rare opportunity to be in veterinary conservation mission of threatened species; 

A way to contribute and fund wildlife conservation and girls scholarships;

A trip where you travel with purpose and connect with intention;

A time to prioritize self-care and reflect your values and goals;

A week to be with nature, wildlife animals and like-minded women travelers;

A year to connect with global changemakers and bring inspirations to your life; 

A journey of lifetime that brings impact to your inner world and outer world;

This is what this Impact Expedition series is about. Primarily designed for, by, and with women explorers.  

I am excited to introduce you to this series curated to combine travel with purposeful engagement under the theme “Travel with Purpose. Connect with Intention”. And I cannot wait to explore together with you in this conservation-focused expedition in Hoedspruit of South Africa on Jun 7 to 13, 2025 as your host and fellow explorer. 

Carmen

Founder of Girls Be Change

Connect with me via Instagram / LinkedIn

Learn more about the story behind Girls Be Change and Impact Expeditions

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At the heart of Girls Be Change’s Impact Expedition lies a commitment to holistic empowerment, designed with six Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) guiding every step. Learn more here. The expedition is not just about travel; they encompass meaningful connections before, during, and after the trip.

This expedition addresses the urgent need for wildlife conservation and intervention in South Africa, where you, one of the 8 fellow explorers, will gain a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into a world usually hidden from the public eye. You will assist seasoned conservation experts and wildlife veterinarians, helping to directly fund critical conservation efforts, including helicopter operations, wildlife collars and tags, veterinary fees, and essential medicines. No prior experience in conservation needed. 

Pre-trip:

• 1-on-1 Virtual Coffee to connect with a global changemaker including social entrepreneur, wildlife conservationist, humanitarian, or expert in United Nations 
• Access to up to 8 sessions of Virtual Campfire with Changemakers 2025 (Monthly lineup here) 

During the trip: (Group of 8 women explorers + 1-2 cohosts)

• 7 day 6 night shared lodge accommodation in the heart of nature reserve (photos at gallery)
• Hands-on veterinary intervention for wildlife conservation with professional vets
• Safari drives to observe “Big 5” wildlife with professional guides
• Wildlife snares removal and upcycling jewelry workshop
• Walking safari and picnic 
• Sundowners and campfire evenings 
• Local community outreach
• Vision boarding with Carmen, founder of Girls Be Change
• Meals and airport transfers included (Airport: Hoedspruit Airport)

Post-trip:

• Access to global women changemakers community (Learn more)
• Access to up to 8 sessions of Virtual Campfire with Changemakers 2025 (Monthly lineup here) 
• Carbon offset of flights booked through our travel partner, Goodwings 

Each expedition embodies the principle of giving back: On top of directly funding the cost of Wildlife Intervention in South Africa, your place also implies funding the Girls’ Scholarship Program in Myanmar/Thailand. By partnering with Daughters Rising, Girls Be Change will reinvest net profits from the expeditions to support the Girls’ Scholarship Program, allowing ethnic minority women from Myanmar and those in refugee camps to pursue higher education. This ripple effect—where empowering one woman empowers many—is at the core of our mission. 

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Q: What is the accommodation?

A: Accommodation consists of five en-suite twin bed units. Each has very comfortable Victorian-style brass and metal beds plus arm chairs or a couch. The bathrooms each contain a shower, a wash basin, toilet and a cupboard for your clothes. Being eco-friendly, the hot water system is solar heated which can be boosted electrically if the weather is overcast. The lodge will be shared among our group of 8 women explorers and 1-2 cohosts.

Q: What is veterinary intervention for wildlife conservation? And how am I going to get involved? 

A: During the expedition, you will have the rare opportunity to assist the Vet with critical conservation activities prioritized by most threatened or at-risk animals. These interventions range from rhino dehorning and satellite tagging, to predator collaring, and elephant translocation. The exact intervention activity will depend on the on-site situation. This experience is usually inaccessible to the public. You will be taking part in this intervention and getting hands-on with the procedures and health checks, working alongside the Conservation Pilot, Reserve Management, the Anti-Poaching Unit and a qualified Wildlife Vet. No prior conservation experience needed. 

Q: Does the package include international flights? What is the carbon offset about?

A: No, international flights are not included in this package. It is entirely up to you to book the flights on your own portal or at our travel partner, Goodwings. Goodwings, a certified B-Corp headquartered in Copenhagen, is a climate-focused SaaS travel management platform that supports businesses and organizations in traveling responsibly. After signing up, you will be given an account login to access the Goodwings platform for flight booking that shows carbon emission information for conscious and informed choices. All the flight trips for the Impact Expeditions booked through Goodwings in 2025 will also be carbon offset. 

Q: What are the payment methods?

A: You can:

- pay on this page by direct domestic bank transfer in USD, EUR, or GBP WITHOUT any transaction fee; or 

- pay on this page by credit card WITH transaction fee (the amount depends on which bank and currency your credit card is); or

- Direct domestic bank transfer in HKD WITHOUT any transaction fee: Please contact us on girlsbechange@gmail.com and we will share the bank account name and number; or

- Paypal to girlsbechange@gmail.com WITH transaction fee

For more inquiries, please feel free to contact us at girlsbechange@gmail.com.

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Please read the full Terms and Conditions here. 

Payment methods:

- Pay on this page by direct domestic bank transfer in USD, EUR, or GBP WITHOUT any transaction fee; or 

- Pay on this page by credit card WITH transaction fee (the amount depends on which bank and currency your credit card is); or

- Direct domestic bank transfer in HKD WITHOUT any transaction fee: Please contact us on girlsbechange@gmail.com and we will share the bank account name and number; or

- Paypal to girlsbechange@gmail.com WITH transaction fee

Photo source & credit: Wilde Tracks