See Nature Differently
Most people learn to identify species.
Some learn isolated facts about them.
Few learn to truly understand them.
Understanding the systems that shape them is rare.
Kenga Solutions exists to bridge that gap, translating the science of evolution, ecology, biology and conservation into clear, powerful insight for guides, businesses, and curious minds. Understanding is a much more powerful outcome than knowing simple facts.
From Knowledge to Understanding
In the African bush, knowing what you’re looking at is only the beginning.
We help you understand:
- Where the organisms came from, how they evolved, and what shaped them over time
- How ecosystems function, and where the plants and animals you see fit into complex systems
- What drives animal behaviour and movement, and how did those behaviours evolve
- How everything is connected, from soil to predators, and how you can make sense of it without unnecessary complexity
- How human activities impact complex systems and how we can help to conserve not just species, but genetics and interactions
This is not surface-level information.
This is deep, structured understanding designed to transform how you see nature, and how you communicate it in a safe and ethical way.
What We Offer
The items listed below are some of the things that we can offer. We will be happy to work with your organisation to put together a project that meets your needs.
Specialist Talks & Workshops
Engaging, high-impact sessions designed for:
- Safari lodges and guiding teams
- Training institutions
- Corporate and private groups
- Specialised events and tours
Delivered in-person or online, each engagement turns complex science into compelling stories that stick, and memories that last.
Advanced Learning for Guides
We partner with training companies to support safari and nature guides in:
- Advanced modules within biology
- Practical interpretation skills
- Landscape and ecosystem-level thinking
- Anything our partner requests
Helping guides move from information delivery to meaningful nature storytelling.
Educational Content & Publishing
Through our subsidiary, Kenga Publishing, we create:
- Sponsored children’s books
- Learning guides and activity packs
- Conservation education materials
- eLearning courses and content
Designed to inspire understanding from the ground up. We create materials on the basis of the needs of our partners.
Premium Corporate Engagement
We partner with organisations to:
- Build understanding of the triple bottom line
- Build biodiversity awareness
- Strengthen sustainability narratives
- Help connect people to learn from the natural systems that underpin business and society
Designed to inspire understanding from the ground up.
Premium Specialised Events for Game Lodges
We work with game lodges to put together specialised offerings. Examples may include:
- A weekend with birds beyond the obvious
- Midweek grass expedition (summer only)
- Three days of wildlife within their ecosystems from the ground up
- A day to understand trees above and below ground
These are examples only; we tailor an event just for your organisation.
About Dr Derek Keats
Kenga Solutions was founded by Dr Derek Keats in 2011. Dr Keats is a biologist and ecologist with field and research experience spanning from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, and across environments from oceans to mountains, and regions from the Arctic to the Equator. He has also been a member of the executive leadership team in two universities and three businesses, and has consulted widely in strategy development and strategic alignment.
His work reflects a deep, systems-level understanding of the natural world. With nearly 100 scientific publications and hundreds of magazine articles, conference papers, and educational videos, he specialises in translating complex ecological and evolutionary concepts into clear, accessible insight.
His work consistently bridges the gap between academic science and real-world understanding. Beyond formal publications, he actively uses platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to promote broader awareness of nature and conservation. His photography, much of it freely available, has been widely used in books and educational materials around the world. At Kenga Solutions, this experience underpins a simple goal: to help people not just learn about nature, but truly understand it.
