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Part of the Great Rift Valley, tiny Djibouti is a little-visited but fascinating nation and provides an open textbook on geology as well as a offering a wealth of marine life. The yacht used for our five-day sea trek is owned and operated by the vice president of the Marine Conservation society, a local NGO supporting research on marine life that includes coral, turtles and of course whale sharks for which the area is famous. During our time on board, we take the opportunity to learn more about the delicate marine eco-system, its preservation and the research being conducted.
Between September and January there is also the possibility of seeing the majestic whale sharks during our time on board. All waste created during our voyage is securely stored on board and properly disposed of on return to Djibouti Town. During our sea trek, our programme also offers two land-based excursions to Day forest and an overnight stay at Lake Abbe. Local suppliers are used in both instances to provide vehicles, food and camp facilities with all the income generated going to the local community who otherwise have very limited financial means.
As well as the above, we support a variety of charities and projects worldwide which support vulnerable communities and habitats including Friends of Conservation, Hope Worldwide and Send A Cow. We are also actively engaged with UK travel industry bodies which promote best practice in responsible tourism, such as Tourism Concern, The Travel Foundation and AITO. Our commitment to responsible tourism is not limited to our overseas operation and we have measures to ensure our UK office operates according to our responsible tourism policy. Carbon offsets for all flights booked with us are included in the tour cost.
This small group operator is just celebrating its 30th year and was originally set up to enrich people’s lives through adventure travel. The directors have roots in overland trucking and are determined to keep a pioneering spirit alive. They believe what sets them apart is the strong relationships they’ve developed with local suppliers and tour guides over the years. A tour leader who thinks creatively can turn a good experience into a fantastic one and open up a place so that travellers gain insight into a completely different way of life. They operate in many different countries and try to avoid a blanket approach – their aim is to get customers involved in the projects they visit and to forge lifelong friendships.
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