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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 includes Responsible Tourism training
During our camping departures we are able to use some campsites that are owned by the local community. For example we stay at the Aba Huab campsite near Twyfelfontein, which is owned by the Dama people so by staying here we are directly supporting the local community. Projects like this are supported by NACOBTA (Namibia Community Based Tourism Association) – a non-profit membership organisation that supports local communities in developing tourism enterprises in Namibia.
Furthermore, whilst camping, the leaders ensure that we minimise impact as much as possible by such things as clearing up camping areas after use and limiting water usage. The campsite at Sesriem has introduced a recycling system which clients are encouraged to use.
Guests of the locally run hotel in Swakopmund are asked to limit water usage as they are in a desert environment where water is limited. We also limit the group size to 12 to reduce cultural and environmental impacts. We also visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund. This charity was set up to research cheetahs and educate the public with the aim of protecting Africa’s most endangered big cat and its habitat.
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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