Last December, something remarkable happened. Our community of guests, friends and followers came together for a safari giveaway, raising £13,100, with every pound being used to supercharge Nomad’s community and conservation projects. That generosity became the catalyst for expanding our medical outreach programmes in 2025 across southern Tanzania, reaching deep into the wilds around Ruaha and Nyerere, and even as far as Katavi.
Over the course of seven days - three in Kisaki Village (Nyerere), two in Tungamalenga Village (Ruaha), and two in Mapogoro Village (Ruaha) - the impact of our outreach was felt far and wide. Eye doctors screened 911 people, offering vital sight-saving care. Our partners, Kafika House, assessed 54 children with potential disabilities, while our nutrition clinics reached 275 individuals. Cancer screening was provided to 331 people, and gynaecology specialists saw 232 women. General health consultations totalled 876, ensuring broad access to essential care.
Perhaps most transformative, our health education sessions engaged 2,680 community members, empowering them with knowledge for a healthier future.
So, how does our ‘Beds for meds’ programme work?
Our camps and lodges, usually sanctuaries for adventurous travellers, transform into bases for medical specialists - doctors, dentists, gynaecologists, eye doctors, child cancer specialists and fistula experts. Using our logistical muscle, we fly these professionals into camp, and word spreads quickly through the surrounding communities: the doctors are coming to town.
Over several days, our makeshift clinics become a beacon for those who might otherwise go without these vital medical services. From general health checks to specialist treatments, each outreach programme is a lifeline - delivered with care, sensitivity and expertise.
Working in these remote areas, things don't always go to plan
