GREEN TRAVEL
Travel
is good for the soul…but you know what’s even better? Travelling responsibly, otherwise
known as green travel!
So
what is it? Green travel is simply travelling with the environment, wildlife
and the local communities in mind, being eco-conscious and ethical about your
holiday while having an amazing time! Is it possible? Yes, and easy too! Here
are a few things you can start to do;
Might
seem obvious, but reduce or better yet, refuse
single use plastic as much as you can. Carry a reusable shopping tote for
all your retail therapy, say no to straws every chance you get and carry your
own refillable water bottle…most countries don’t have adequate recycling, so
whatever plastic you bring probably ends up in a landfill. We choose to recycle
our guest’s water bottles with Mister Green Kenya, to ensure we do our part to
fight plastic pollution.
Limit
your carbon footprint. If possible, book group excursions and safari’s, one car
is a lot better than several. You’ll be helping the environment and you might
make some life-long friends! We take things a step further and provide
seedballs from Seedballs Kenya, to all our guests so they can contribute to
reforestation even while on safari! Another great tip is to try as much as
possible to eat the local food and what’s in season. Specialty items usually
have to be flown in, increasing their carbon footprint. Besides, part of travel
is the cuisine, delve in and try new things!
Following
that point, eating local, shopping local etc. also greatly contributes to uplifting
livelihoods. Whenever you choose local goods and services, you’re supporting
individuals and communities to be self-sustaining. We work with a number of
community owned lodges that support local communities and projects, as well as
gifting each of our guests a WAPI? Box that showcases and supports the work of
local artisans. And why not? Artisanal products are beautifully handmade and
often one of a kind!
Ooh,
this one’s an important one. Don’t buy anything made from endangered animals or
plants, it’ll support and even promote the trade in these natural treasures. So
however beautiful, stay away. More so
on animal welfare, don’t participate in tours where you’re not sure how the
animals are treated. Posing for pictures or playing with seemingly docile wild animals probably means those
animals were trained and often not in a nice way. Instead, we organize visits
to conservancies, animal rescue centers or orphanages if you want to get up
close and personal. Or opt for game drives in the wild, where you can
experience the thrill of wildlife and nature where it belongs!
Our
last tip? Be mindful of delicate ecosystems. We work with a number of eco-rated
lodges, who ensure a beautiful holiday while caring for the environment. Enjoy
a surreal snorkeling adventure, but make sure not to damage the coral, take a
hike up a breathtaking mountain but be careful to stay on trail, don’t feed the
animals, or climb on fragile natural formations… Basically, leave it how you
found it.
Green
travel is the best of both worlds, isn’t it? We get to go on adventures, travel
the world and have a ton of good times while doing good at the same time! Come
adventure with us, we’ll take your travels green.
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