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UK office
It all starts at home so we have first worked to reduce our carbon footprint in our UK offices. Through energy conservation measures and recycling policies in place, we are proud to be actively reducing the waste produced and our impact on the environment. We support various projects all over the world to try and give something back to the places we visit.
Leaders & local suppliers
We have had a long-term relationship with our operator and we have helped train their staff in all aspects of their jobs. The operator runs an annual workshop with its leaders that include Responsible Tourism training. Local guides used on this trip brief the clients about proper safari etiquette both in respect of passenger safety and of minimising tourist impact on the wildlife.
Ilkeliani Lodge in the Masai Mara supports local Masai communities by providing them with a set conservation fee which goes into community development projects allowing the local Masai to benefit from their natural resources in a sustainable way via tourism. The lodge also recruits employees from the local communities as much as possible providing employment.
RT Project
In Kenya we support a number of projects within the community of Aitong near the Masai Mara including a local school and Health Clinic, as well as bursaries for some of the local kids.
Group size
We operate small group tours (12 pax on this tour) that have a low impact on the communities we visit and we always ensure our operations do not disrupt or lead to the displacement of local people. This allows us to stay in unique and characterful accommodation that would not have benefitted from tourism due to their limited size.
This tour operator was the first to get access to China over 30 years ago and the first to take a truck to Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan side. They have since expanded into 91 countries. Their product is driven by their clients because they listen to feedback and have to constantly evolve to provide a greater experience and better value. The exclusive centres they use have been grown organically and are often owned by ex-leaders. The holidays remain innovative, though you will now be travelling in a Mercedes 16-seater sprinter coach rather than a rusty old Bedford overland truck.
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