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Take a Conservation Vacation

Support Wildlife with a Conservation Trip

Illegal hunting, poaching, wildlife trafficking, mining, grazing, and logging are all common practices for people who struggle to earn a living from the land. This is the challenge of conservation — how to find a balance between the natural world and the needs of its human inhabitants.

What can you do? Travel! Conservation tourism helps achieve this balance. It offers a non-extractive livelihood for local people, giving an economic incentive to keep wildlife alive and habitats intact.

In Africa, sustainable lodges that prioritize both conservation and community are key to preserving and protecting wildlife and support essential ranger activities that patrol conservation areas. In some African countries, poachers have become rangers and guides, protecting the very animals they once hunted.

Explore our conservation trips below, and speak with an award-winning travel designer.

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Sample Itineraries

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Baja: Ocean Safari

Trace Baja’s wild coastline from Loreto to the mangrove estuaries of Magdalena Bay.

Baja, Mexico: Two orcas swim near the surface of calm ocean water, with mountainous land visible in the background under a clear sky.

Baja: Whale Watching Eco-Adventure in San Ignacio

For the adventurous traveler, this is an intimate opportunity to see the grey whales and their calves in San Ignacio Bay.

Borneo: A young orangutan clings to a tree branch, surrounded by lush green leaves and vines in a tropical forest. The orangutan gazes forward, with one arm and both legs hanging onto the tree.

Borneo: Epic Orangutan and Wildlife Adventure

Walk through ancient rainforests to see orangutans, pygmy elephants, and sunbears, and witness conservation efforts in action.

Botswana: A group of six zebras runs through shallow water toward dry grass under bright daylight.

Botswana: Zebra Migrations and Okavango Delta

Journey through Botswana — from the remote Kalahari Desert to the rich Okavango Delta, with nights spent at luxurious, exclusive lodges.

Chile: Patagonia Rewilding Conservation Adventure

Experience North Patagonia in this active itinerary while learning about conservation and rewilding efforts.

Costa Rica: Sea Turtle Volunteering Adventure

Get hands-on with conservation and have the time of your life in the process.

Costa Rica: Surf and Serve

The best aspects of Costa Rica are brought together for you on this ultimate eco-adventure experience.

Guatemala: Wildlife Conservation and Volunteer Journey

This thoughtfully-planned itinerary will give you spectacular insights into Guatemalan wildlife, history, and culture.

A herd of gazelles grazes on dry, golden grass in a Kenyan savanna, with a few white birds nearby and flat-topped acacia trees in the background under a blue sky.

Kenya: Conservation, Community,
and Climate Resilience Safari

Northern Kenya represents one of the last wild frontiers in Africa.

Kenya: Follow An Elephant Family

Follow a family of elephants on foot in this incredibly intimate mobile safari experience.

Malawi and Zambia: Grassroots change and unique adventures

Uncover innovative efforts to catalyze grassroots change and engage in unique adventures.

Malawi: Culture, Community, and Conservation

Combine encounters with community and wildlife in warm-hearted Malawi.

Panama: Wild Luxury and Conservation

This trip is specifically designed for families seeking adventure and private luxury accommodations.

Panama: Lush green hills meet a curving coastline with dark sandy beaches and blue ocean waves under a cloudy sky, creating a tropical, serene landscape.

Panama: Wildlife, Waves, and Wilderness

This thoughtfully designed itinerary offers a unique combination of adventure, relaxation, and education.

Peru: Amazon to Andes Volunteer Journey

Experience the best Peru has to offer in this action-packed, cultural adventure.

Rwanda and Uganda: Social innovation, Gorillas, and Wildlife

Combine visits to innovative social projects with immersion in wilderness and wildlife.

Rwanda: A large gorilla sits among dense green foliage in a forest, looking directly at the camera with a calm, serious expression.

Rwanda: Gorillas, Chimps, and Rhinos

See wild gorillas and chimpanzees, and delve into Rwanda’s vibrant culture and deep history.

Rwanda: Three mountain gorillas, including an adult male, an adult female, and a young gorilla, sit closely together among dense green foliage in a forest, surrounded by sunlight filtering through the leaves.

Rwanda: The Great Apes

Spend time in the wilderness of Rwanda, and see chimpanzees and mountain gorillas up close in their native habitats.

Seychelles: Conservation Honeymoon

Relax on a private island and support conservation in a remote corner of paradise.

Seychelles: A couple relaxes on a small sandy beach with clear turquoise water, surrounded by lush green palm trees and bushes under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Seychelles: Family Conservation Adventure

This luxurious island getaway gives families the chance to reconnect and make a positive impact.

South Africa: Family Conservation Safari

Visit two of South Africa’s most conservation-minded conservancies.

South Africa: Luxury Whale Migration and Wildlife Safari

Marvel at the hundreds of whales that visit the shores of South Africa each year, and end your stay with a safari.

Sri Lanka: A leopard is lying on the ground in a grassy area, blending in with its surroundings. Its body is stretched out and it appears to be resting or observing its environment.

Sri Lanka: Wildlife Adventure

Witness the incredible variety of Sri Lanka’s wildlife, from elephants to majestic leopards to vibrant birdlife and elusive nocturnal creatures.

Tanzania: A male lion with a thick, dark mane sits in tall, sunlit grass, gazing intently into the distance. The background is a blurred, golden savanna landscape.

Tanzania: Iconic Nature and Culture

Witness once-in-a-lifetime wildlife events and connect with the local Maasai culture.

Uganda: An adult gorilla sits among dense green foliage while a baby gorilla climbs on its back, both surrounded by lush jungle vegetation.

Uganda: Gorilla Tracking

Track and witness magnificent gorillas in their natural habitat.

Uganda: Three adult gorillas sit on the forest floor surrounding a baby gorilla in the center. Lush green leaves and branches fill the background, suggesting a dense jungle environment.

Uganda: Safari and Primate Trekking

Travel deep into the heart of Uganda to encounter the country’s incredible landscapes and diverse wildlife.

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