Sustainability and luxury travel design are trending in 2017, especially when it comes to eco-safaris.
These eco-safari expeditions allow you to reconnect with Mother Nature and all kinds of living beings, alternating pure adventure with an inner journey that allows you to meditate and heal in a place where you may detach from urban turmoils. Once you return to the metropolitan life, you will have a broader perspective of our planet and that long-lost human connection that transcends virtual.
These are the top eco-safaris we recommend:
If you are looking for colorful experience in the wild, Rainbow Tours allow you to immerse yourself into the wetlands of the southern Okavango Delta. The Sandibe Lodge makes the ideal base for your eco-safari, with a small, reed-enclosed pool, ideal for an afternoon swim between game activities. This exceptional eco-safari also allows children to join the game drives according to the manager’s discretion, transforming this holiday into a family adventure.
Gamewatchers Safaris offers a variety of luxury safaris and beach holidays, that empower local communities and preserve the indigenous habitat. If you want to coalesce a naturalistic experience with a pampering holiday, you may enjoy some time on the beach after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and visiting the World Heritage Site of Ngorongoro Conservation Area and numerous game-filled Parks and Reserves.
If you want to find out more about the world of monkeys, Volcanoes Safaris allow you to visit the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in the forests of Uganda and Rwanda. You may choose among four lodges that overlook the stupendous Virunga Volcanoes: Kyambura Gorge, Bwindi, Mount Gahinga, Virunga. On this trip, you will also have the chance to get acquainted with the community of one of Africa’s oldest tribes.
Wilderness Safari has been acclaimed as the most renown ecotourist operator, founded in Botswana since 1983. You will experience life in small camps located in awe-inspiring areas that have as little impact on the environment as possible and immerse visitors in the natural world. With this Safari you may discover the riverine woodlands of the Linyanti River, exploring the Xigera Concession all the way to the Linyanti Concession, that is well-reputed for its large concentrations of elephants.
Critically Acclaimed Asilia Africa is one of the top pioneering sustainable travel operators in East Africa. The destinations are enthralling, as the camps give immediate access to extraordinary wildlife encounters and deeply meaningful experiences. You will be able to observe the Greater Masai Mara in Kenya, or relish in the flawless palm-fringed beaches on the coastline of Zanzibar. You will see fauna at its rawest fight for survival, witnessing the frequent predator-prey interactions that compose the circle of life.
The Great Plains Conservation is devoted to the conservation of our wilderness and local communities. The Young Explorers Programme reprises the Peter Pan syndrome in adults while revealing a world of adventure to children. Fun blends with inspirational teachings on how to become Conservation Ambassadors: local guides take you for a walk on the wild side, that will encompass animal tracking and bush survival skills courses along with breathtaking explorations of the surrounding flora.
Since 1995 Guided Safaris has been at the forefront of eco-safaris in the Sub-Saharan African region. The studio that is based in San Francisco coordinates the top-notch experiences in the wilderness, supervising unforgettable journeys in private reserves and camps tailored for families or couples that address ecology with heart. This form of sustainable tourism helps save endangered species and develop indigenous cultures, as you lodge in formidable camps located in the regions of South Africa, Tanzania, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Seychelles, and Congo.
8 Sosian
Sosian provides an incredible experience and at the same time ensures that the industrial impact on the environment is limited. The eco-safari, set in Laikipia plateau, catapults travelers into African wildlife and nature, whilst providing jobs for over a hundred local families. While visiting you will have the thrill of sleeping in the ranch house that was built during the 1940s by Italian artisans and during the day you will explore the grassy plains observing the lives of lions, giraffes, buffalos, and leopards.
Abercrombie & Kent distinguishes itself for the ability of custom-making each itinerary according to the travelers’ requests, with a signature VIP service. If you want to try an unconventional eco-safari, where the Jungle Book meets the Orient Express, try the Southern Africa Safari by River & Rail. You will get the chance to ride by train on the timeless Rovos Rail, experience the Chobe River on luxurious Zambezi Queen and set off on game drives across the Okavango Delta.
David Bland was born in Zambia back in 1963 and was raised on a farm that developed his love for nature and its creatures, that later inspired him to create the Nyanja Safaris. This tour operator will welcome you in Africa’s best luxury lodges, hidden Bush camps and will make you discover enchanting destinations that are known to few.
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