Summary report after 4 expeditions

Between 2004 and 2008 a total of 4 Wilderness Expeditions to Lake Turkana have been carried out. 28 participants have joined the expeditions (on average 7 per course). Among them were 12 women and 16 men. The average age was 48 years. 16 came from Germany, 7 from Switzerland and 5 from Austria. 17 (60%) participants were healthcare professionals who were primarily interested in traditional medicine. 6 (21%) were paleoanthropologists who were interested in the “evolution of mankind” in the East African Rift Valley. 5 (19%) participants were Africa enthusiasts. They were primarily interested in zoology, ethnobotany and culture of nomadic tribes.


Publication

Schaefer, K. Wilderness Expedition: Lake Turkana. Wilderness Medicine Magazine, Volume 22, Number 2, Spring 2005, Page 4-5. Check www.wms.org > Publication and Resources > Magazine > Wilderness Medicine Back Issues > Volume 22, Number 2, Spring 2005, Page 4-5.


Evaluation of former participants

"Great adventure into the heart of Africa. I was impressed by the immense landscapes and paleoanthropological excavation sites around Koobi Fora."
Eberhard Passarge, eberhard.passarge@uni-due.de


"2.The trip to Lake Turkana was an unforgettable experience in my life. Back to the roots, where we all came from. Great Wilderness Medicine teaching in the wild."
Jürgen Löffler, samaki@uboot.com


"2.I have joined the Tropical Medicine Expedition with Dr. Schaefer to Uganda in 2003. That was great. However the trip to Lake Turkana in 2006 has surpassed all my expectations. A “must” for Africa enthusiasts and Wilderness Medicine experts.
Peter Ackle, peter.ackle@hin.ch


"Lake Turkana is one of the last untouched regions in Africa. The wild open spaces, immense wilderness and encounter with legendary nomadic tribes (Turkana, Dassenech) all added up to a breathtaking experience. Superb organization."
Pietro Nenoff, pietro.nenoff@gmx.de


"Spectacular trip to the cradle of mankind."
Eva Möller, eva.maria.moeller@web.de




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