During my travels there were a few standouts; places and experiences that made my trip exceptional. For future reference (for myself or others) here they are listed here in the order I discovered them:

David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Nairobi, Kenya

http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org

Tanikely Marine Reserve, Madagascar

Sakamanga, Antananarivo, Madagascar

http://sakamanga.com/

Andasibe National Park, Madagascar

http://www.parcs-madagascar.com/fiche-aire-protegee_en.php?Ap=21

Mountain Gorilla Trekking, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

http://www.bwindiforestnationalpark.com/

Shanga River House, Arusha, Tanzania

The River House is a project developed to support disabled people by creating workspaces and teaching skills that enable these individuals to create beautiful recycled products for sale in their gift shop. The location also has a lush, relaxing garden as well as a restaurant that offers weekend brunch.

http://shanga.org/