Wildlife and culture holiday in Cameroon
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 are 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 person per trip to The Foundation Panthera Leo (called “Leo Foundation” ) which was established on 24 April 2008. Its main objective is the promotion of the protection of the lion primarily in West Africa. Its other main objectives are the responsible management of lion populations in Africa and India, with special attention to responsible tourism, local income generation and mitigation of conflicts.
This tour supports the research on lion ecology including interactions with other large carnivores, in North Cameroon including the exchange of knowledge creating awareness on the threats faced by lions and by other large carnivores in this little known-part of the world.
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