Tiger photography tour in India
Typically trips are expertly guided by a leading specialist with a good knowledge of the area to be visited. Inevitably, wildlife is the main focus of attention however, the aim will be to incorporate all other aspects of the natural world in an attempt to be as broad-minded as possible. A local guide may often accompany trips.
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
An unavoidable consequence of travel is the emission of carbon dioxide into the high atmosphere and while Steppes Discovery takes measures to reduce the carbon footprint of its holidays, regrettably it is not yet possible to make them carbon neutral. In order to offset these emissions we give £10 per client to Rainforest Concern.
Rainforests have a central role to play in the slowing of climate change and yet we are removing forests from the planet at a faster rate than they can grow back. Rainforest Concern supports projects that look to preserve the forests that we have rather than replanting new ones, working to safeguard biodiversity and local communities and in so doing mitigate climate change.
The lodges we use is constructed of local materials with all staff being employed from the surrounding region with home cooked food, also sourced locally and also uses solar power to heat the water.
For every one of our group departures we provide clients with an in depth information pack on how to travel responsibly offering advice on travelling in country. This ranges from cultural sensitivities, to environmental awareness with an emphasis on showing respect to your hosts ensuring that each traveller sets a precedent and adheres to a strict code of conduct.
Community
The guides we use on this tour are from the surrounding region and money raised from this tour helps support the training and education of the guides themselves.
We include a donation of U$100 per trip to The Nature Conservation Foundation and Travel Operators for Tigers. The NCF was established to contribute to the knowledge and conservation of India’s unique wildlife heritage with innovative research and imaginative solutions. Their highly-qualified and motivated conservation scientists work in a range of wildlife habitats, from coral reefs and tropical rainforests to the high mountains of the Himalaya, designing conservation strategies that are appropriate to the local region.
Travel Operators for Tigers is a campaign set up by a number of concerned Indian focused travel operators in the UK who believe there is a need for change in the way that nature and wildlife tourism is developing in India. The desire is that all those involved in ‘tiger tourism’, including tour operators, accommodation providers, local services, park management and of course, visitors will join together to halt the demise of the tiger.
Through collective action and adherence to a Code of Conduct the aim of the campaign is to make wildlife tourism in India more responsible and more sustainable. Our company is a founding member of this campaign
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