Taking the guess work out of animal-friendly travelling
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Last year, we were so pleased to support progressive responsible travel company, World Expeditions, in the development of their comprehensive Animal Welfare in Tourism Code of Conduct.
Now, we’ve joined forces with World Expeditions again to develop a range of new wildlife adventures in Kenya that offer incredible wildlife encounters that tourists can feel good about.
Many tourists who love animals are simply not aware of the hidden cruelties that go on behind the scenes at wild animal attractions and they unknowingly contribute to animal suffering when they participate in activities such as elephant rides or posing for a photo with a tiger. By partnering with World Expeditions we can help tourists choose alternatives that improve the lives of animals around the world.
In developing the new adventure itineraries, World Expeditions Responsible Travel Manager, Donna Lawrence, says they aim to take the guesswork out of choosing responsible wildlife travel experiences.
“Navigating the world of animal friendly travel can be puzzling at the best of times,” she said.
“Thanks to this new partnership, travellers can join these four new trips, safe in the knowledge that World Animal Protection has reviewed the carefully-crafted itineraries and given them their stamp of approval.
“In addition, World Expeditions is donating a percentage of each trip to World Animal Protection to support their work to save animals from abuse and neglect,” Ms Lawrence said.
If animal encounters are high on your list for your next adventure and more importantly, you want to make sure your experiences aren’t harmful, then these adventures are perfect for you.
Wild Animal Encounters in Kenya
Visit some of Kenya’s most sustainable national parks and conservancies on this 11-day adventure. Wildlife sightings will be plentiful and natural. Travellers can expect to see rhinos (black, northern white and southern white), lions, cheetahs, the elusive leopard, spotted hyena, black-backed jackal, caracal, bat-eared fox, African wild dogs, elephant, zebra, flamingo, antelope, giraffe, impala, mongoose, porcupine, yellow baboon and more. This adventure culminates at the David & Daphne Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage. Wild Animal Encounters in Kenya departs Nairobi 7 July, 2017. Cost from $5690 (excluding international airfares). See itinerary here.
About World Expeditions
World Expeditions has been operating small group trekking and adventure travel holidays for more than four decades and is widely recognised for its ground breaking Responsible Tourism initiatives. This includes developing an Animal Welfare in Tourism Code of Conduct (in conjunction with World Animal Protection) and a Responsible Travel Guidebook.
In developing the new adventure itineraries, World Expeditions Responsible Travel Manager, Donna Lawrence, says they aim to take the guesswork out of choosing responsible wildlife travel experiences.