Prince William tours Namibia, Tanzania and Kenya: All the best moments

<a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/prince-william"><strong>Prince William</strong></a> embarked on a week-long tour to Namibia, Kenya and Tanzania with one very important goal in mind – to help end cruelty against African wildlife. Teaming up with British Airways with the hashtag #EndWildlifeCrime, the prince jetted off in a British Airways A380 aircraft from Heathrow Airport, but <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/kate-middleton"><strong>Duchess Kate</strong></a> has stayed behind with their little ones. At a welcome reception on his first stop, he talked about missing his family - but also the perk he was looking forward to! "I'm delighted to be visiting Namibia for the first time," he said while speaking at the British High Commissioner's reception. "I am only sorry that my wife Catherine is not able to join me. She is immensely jealous, particularly as I am looking forward to a few good uninterrupted nights' sleep this week, away from my wonderful children." Naturally, this scored a few chuckles from sympathizing parents in the audience. <p><strong>Click through to see all the best photos from his African trip...</strong> <p>Photo: &copy; Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for British Airways
The father of three posed alongside Naomi Doak, head of Conservation Programmes for United for Wildlife, Senior First Officer Holly Tucker, Manager for British Airways Community Investment Mary Barry and Charlie Mayhew, CEO of Tusk Trust. <p>Photo: &copy; Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for British Airways
Day one began in Namibia, where Prince William enjoyed a welcoming reception as he kicked off his tour. "Thank you again for the warm welcome. It has been fascinating to meet people from so many different walks of Namibian life doing such important work," he said. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
"I was honoured to meet President Geingob when he visited London in April for #CHOGM2018, and am glad to have met some inspiring Queen's Young Leaders and Commonwealth Scholars this evening," the duke shared at the reception. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
On day two of Prince William's tour, the royal joined a group in search of a black rhino, trekking through the beautiful landscape starting at 5 a.m. It took five hours, but the group eventually found the endangered rhino they'd been looking for! <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
William happily met with locals while visiting Namibia's Kunene region to witness the work of Save the Rhino Trust Namibia. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
William inspected a map that would help the group locate an endangered rhino. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
The 36-year-old was deep in conversation while meeting with some of the impactful participants in the cause. "This is why I wanted to come to Namibia – to listen and learn. It is also why Namibia's voice on these difficult subjects at the upcoming conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade in London in October is so important," he shared. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
It was a great visit to the Kunene region for Prince William, who appeared to be enjoying himself immensely while clad in his safari shirt and sunglasses. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
William met with wildlife protectors during a trek in the Kunene region. “I was staggered by the beauty and sheer remoteness of this incredible landscape," he said. "And I was humbled by the dedication of the rangers who protect the unique population of desert rhino from poachers.” <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
The father of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis shared a special moment with a little girl in Kunene, shaking her hands and later posing for a group photo playfully holding up her arms. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
William posed with the group of wildlife protectors – including an adorable little girl, who he seemed to bond with right away! <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
The prince showed off his megawatt smile while meeting with officials of the Save the Rhino Trust Namibia. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
The royal watched on as the rhinos grazed. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
William hand-fed a beautiful rhino at the Mkomazi Rhino Sanctuary. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
William looked happy as a clam to be at the sanctuary! <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
He's always been a bit of a jokester, too! <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
On day three, William met with Tanzanian president Dr. John Magufuli at the State House in Dar Es Salaam. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
The prince and president shared a laugh as William received a gift before the reception in Dar es Salaam. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
Prince William rocked his classic Ray-Bans as he set out to witness some of the challenges faced by port operations in combatting the illegal wildlife trade. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
At the port of Dar es Salaam, the Duke of Cambridge and the United4Wildlife President saw how the UN Office on Drugs and Crime is working to stop the illegal exportation of poached animal products, like ivory and rhino horn. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
The Duke of Cambridge paid a visit to the College of African Wildlife Management to see the work their students are doing. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
William tried out some new SMART technology at the college, which is used to track the behaviour of wildlife and poachers. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
The keen royal visited Mkomazi's educational initiative at Rafiki Wa Faru, where children from 14 local villages learn all about rhinos and wildlife! The program hopes to educate students so the rhino population will never be wiped out by poachers. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
During Prince William's visit to the Rhino Sanctuary, he joined a team to replace a security fence. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
While stopping by Kenya's State of House, the duke received a warm welcome from President Uhuru Kenyatta. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
While visiting the Laikipia training centre in a military uniform, William met with local politicians. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
He shared a laugh with a local politician, dressed in beautiful traditional clothing. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
William, meet ... Prince William! The royal met his namesake at Kinamba and shared a hug before gifting him an Aston Villa shirt. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
He presented the local football team at Kinamba with Aston Villa shirts! <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
The duke handed out soccer balls to eager students! <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
The duke met with Kenyan Defence Forces soldiers. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
He spent some time chatting with some of the kids at the community project in Kenya. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
The prince donned military garb for a training session at the Laikipia Training Area in Kenya. <p>Photo: &copy; Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal
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