Egypt off the beaten track tour with cruise

Planet

Egypt has been actively engaging in various sustainable initiatives aimed at promoting environmental conservation and addressing climate change. Some key efforts include: 1. Renewable Energy Projects: Egypt has made significant investments in renewable energy sources, particularly solar and wind energy. The Benban Solar Park, one of the largest solar plants in the world, is a prime example of its commitment to clean energy. 2. Water Management: With water scarcity being a pressing issue, Egypt is working on projects to improve water management and irrigation. The implementation of advanced irrigation techniques and desalination projects aims to optimize water use in agriculture. 3. Waste Management and Recycling: The Egyptian government has initiated programs to enhance waste management, including recycling campaigns and the promotion of a circular economy. This includes efforts to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable waste disposal practices. 4. Green Buildings and Infrastructure: Egypt is promoting green architecture and sustainable urban planning through the development of eco-friendly buildings and infrastructure projects. This includes energy-efficient designs and the use of sustainable materials. 5. Environmental Awareness Campaigns: To foster a culture of sustainability, various educational initiatives are being undertaken. These campaigns aim to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage responsible behavior among citizens. 6. Ecotourism: By promoting ecotourism, Egypt is working to ensure that tourism activities are environmentally friendly, protecting its natural and cultural heritage while providing economic benefits to local communities.
We are a leader in environmental stewardship by adopting sustainable practices with our clients, such as: Encouraging walking tours and felucca rides. Offering hotels and resorts that follow sustainability programs. Omitting places and souvenir shops who commit animal cruelty acts from our tours. Promoting authentic places, like the Nubian Village and Hiessa, that consider the green environment by preventing pollution and reducing waste. Donate leftover food, after groups’ dinner parties, to donors’ organizations like the Foodbank. Encourage Incentive groups to donate used garments and old kids’ toys to charity.

People

We support Green Building Projects: Local communities are engaged in constructing eco-friendly homes using sustainable materials and techniques, leading to energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. 7. Ecotourism Ventures: Initiatives that promote ecotourism allow local communities to benefit from tourism while preserving natural resources and cultural heritage. This includes guided tours, handicraft markets, and local cultural experiences. 8. Afforestation and Reforestation Programs: Community-based reforestation projects involve local residents in planting trees, which helps combat desertification, improve air quality, and enhance biodiversity. 9. Skill Development Workshops: Training programs focused on sustainable practices provide local artisans with the skills to create eco-friendly products, helping them access new markets and increase their income. 10. Climate Resilience Projects: Local communities participate in initiatives designed to enhance resilience to climate change, such as agricultural adaptation strategies and disaster preparedness programs.
Our agents support the Bedouin Centre for women and children in St. Katherine. The building was set up with a craft centre selling Selema’s bags, a training room providing education for the woman and an office. The success of Selema’s business has inspired other Bedouin entrepreneurs to follow her footsteps and establish similar businesses where Bedouin women make beaded bags at home.

The trust has also instigated other projects to support the Bedouin and to help them to help themselves. These include a Library for women and children to improve literacy, a Beekeeping Training Programme, a Carpentry School, a support Class for orphaned children teaching them to grow indigenous herbs, a Seed Bank, a program of Solar Pump replacements for wells, and the Provision of Drying Racks for orchard fruit.