Genuine ethical wildlife experiences — where you head in search of amazing
animals and have the chance to observe them in their natural habitat — are once in a lifetime opportunities that simply wouldn’t be possible if not for the wonders of the tourism industry.
It is always a pleasure to put these kind of experiences together for our clients, here’s a list of a few of our proudest recent examples:
A family trip to Costa Rica. Costa Rica offers the opportunity to see an abundance of wildlife including sloths, toucans, hummingbirds & macaws. Our clients were lucky enough to be travelling in August — at the height of the turtle nesting season. Staying in the Tortuguero National Park at the Mawamba lodge was perfect for taking an early morning guided tour to observe female green-turtles nesting.
September is the perfect time of the year for bear watching in Canada. The month sees the salmon swim upstream to spawn, so grizzly & black bears head to the water to fill up on salmon before the cold winter sets in. From the remote lodges in northern British Columbia you also have the opportunity to head out on the water to see migrating orca & humpback whales. Lodge availability for the 2024 salmon run is already very limited so it’s best to think about booking as soon as possible.
The Elephant Hills Experience in the Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand and Chaing Mai in the north. At Elephant Hills nature park, they do not offer elephant riding — as carrying tourists on their back is not a natural thing that elephants do — instead, they offer a much more interactive and respectful way to encounter our phenomenal pachyderms. Since the successful implementation, their guests have the chance to experience an interactive adventure which beats any elephant ride you might have participated in before.
Animal adventures in Africa. Even though getting to see the ‘Big Five’ is on everyone’s travel bucket list, some clients prefer to go off the grid camping with a local guide in Botswana, while others prefer the base of a lodge to end a tour in South Africa. As a result we ensure that no two Africa adventures are the same. For some clients we planned a recent trip for, conservation was of great interest so we liaised with the reserve for our clients to spend time at the wildlife rehabilitation centre and also visit the charity ‘Born Free’ to see the work they do. This was built in around their itinerary to be sure we did not take away from their time attending game drives.
Is travel closer to home more appealing? There are some great opportunities for bird watching and the chance of seeing whales in the Orkney Islands, Scandinavia and Iceland.
If you would like to discuss possible options in destinations around the world call us on 01904 623444 or visit us at 88 Main Street, Fulford.
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