PHILANTHROPY
Where Journeys Become Legacies
The Beginning of a Conversation
In June 2016, John and Christine Carney journeyed to Tanzania with friends for a family safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
What began as an unforgettable safari soon became something deeper.
Back in Mwanza, John and Mark sat down together.
Over tea at the Gold Crest Hotel, they shared their stories — John’s work with the Scottish charity Busega Scotland, and Mark’s vision for Shrike as more than safaris alone.
Out of that conversation grew a partnership that continues to transform lives.
A Safari with a Deeper Purpose
In early 2017, Shrike Safaris announced its partnership with Busega Scotland to support the Mayega Children’s Centre — providing care, education, and opportunity for orphaned and vulnerable children in Tanzania.
This partnership gave birth to the 360° Impact Safari, a groundbreaking journey where 100% of the proceeds go directly to Mayega Children’s Centre.
Why It Matters
“Having the support of Shrike Safaris is very important to vulnerable children at Mayega. It means they can go to school, eat well, and know that people in Tanzania — and all over the world — truly care.” — John Carney, Founder of Busega Scotland.
Not every journey is measured by the miles you travel.
Some are defined by the lives you touch.