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Community
In all the areas in this trip we use local ground agents, local small privately owned accommodations and local guides, by doing this we are helping the economy of the agents, accommodations and guides and thus sustains tourism in this area.
All properties are in local communities in remote areas and at times tourism is there only source of income. All food and materials are sourced from the village where possible; the fish for dinner will have been caught by fishermen earlier that day and vegetables come from local gardens.
All of the properties used in this trip recycle all waste, bottles and plastic within the community to be used time and time again.
Environment
All our local guides are fully trained in protecting the wildlife and are cautious to pass this information on to each client in the group.
The average group size ranges from two to four people. This allows a for more personalised service and increased trip flexibility. We make every effort during our tours to abide by a responsible code of ecotourism to minimize any detrimental impact on the environment and local culture.
In 2007 we celebrated 10 years of spectacular achievement as pioneers in the field of nature travel. We have raised significant funds in support of the world's leading wildlife and conservation agencies, researchers and experts, and increased awareness of travel and conservation through newsletters, lectures and consistent media coverage. Furthermore we have voluntarily spearheaded collective action campaigns such as Travel Operators for Tigers in South Asia.
Our travel partners, accommodation, service providers and ground agents are all carefully chosen to ensure their commitment to the environment, most being quality, family owned businesses - reflecting the unique character of the places, the abiding hospitality of its people and the remarkable spirit of its wilderness.
Passionate animal-lover Jules was galloping on a horse across the plains of Mongolia when he had the idea to set up a travel company which used tourism to raise funds and awareness of the plight of endangered animals. He worked with the Orangutan Foundation in Borneo to put together one of his first trips and today has a portfolio of incredible holidays that work with leading authorities on wildlife and contribute toward conservation. All staff share his ethos of ‘travel to protect’ and believe responsible tourism can be an effective tool if it helps local people realise the economic potential of their natural habitats.
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