Short gorilla fly in safari, Uganda

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION:

1. Buhoma Lodge uses Solar energy with back up of hydro power.
2. Vegetarian and Vegan food is available every day in all the lodges we use.
3. All the local food is sourced from the community except food which is not produced in the local community like bacon, Cheese, Tomato sauce, etc.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

1. The trip includes visit to the national park - 20 % of the entrance fees paid are used is distributed among the surrounding communities.
2. We are members of Uganda Conservation Foundation (UCF). UCF supports the Uganda Wildlife Authority to recover and manage protected areas, and reducing poaching and wildlife crime. They enable ranger patrols and veterinary teams access hard-to-reach areas and treat wounded animals, wildlife populations stand the best chance of growth.
3. Just like all our tours, we minimize trash on our safaris by encouraging travelers to reuse different materials. Whatever rubbish generated while on the safari must be retained in the car and safely disposed of by the driver guide.
4. We provide travelers with reusable water bottles. We no longer buy the small disposable water cartons but rather the bigger bottles that then ensure minimum plastic.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY
1. Our guides are locals in the countries we work in – they have grown up in Uganda and are in touch with this community. In the park, you will be handed over to ranger guides based at there to explore the forest. This helps with spreading the tourism dollar to many more people on the value chain.

2. We encourage clients to take along 'porters' on the gorilla and chimpanzee trekking safari. This way the community earns directly.

3. We are members of Uganda Conservation Foundation (UCF). UCF works with park-adjacent communities to promote wildlife-compatible livelihoods and mitigate human-wildlife conflict.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSTIY
1. All the guides on this tour are from Uganda.
2. I often encourage the tour guides to get women porters.
3.The lodge employs people from the local population. They train them and give them opportunities for growth and promotion. The people in turn understand and appreciate conservation of the wild lands and encourage their community members on the same
4. Uganda does not have official minimum wage but we pay slightly higher than the industry standard.
5. This trip is LGBTQ friendly, we do not ask about clients orientation and in the past non have had an issue.