Travelers who are interested in wildlife conservation often face a tough dilemma.
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On one hand, they crave the chance to get out into nature and come face-to-face with wildlife in their own territory. On the other hand, they don’t want to compromise the places and animals they love so much.
Tourism, when done poorly, can actually harm the fragile ecologies, doing damage to both the environment and the creatures who rely on it to survive. But when it’s done correctly, tourism dollars fund projects that preserve and restore fragile ecosystems.
Welcome to the magic of tour companies like Much Better Adventures, which just launched its Wildlife Collection. Here’s what you need to know about ethical adventures, including those that take you as far as Estonia, Borneo, Madagascar, and beyond.
Inside the new Wildlife Collection from Much Better Adventures
Much Better Adventures is a boutique travel company that launched in 2012 in the United Kingdom. The company’s goal is to promote and organize sustainable outdoor adventures that work hand-in-hand with local guides, hosts, and organizations.
Travelers get both peace of mind that their adventure is serving a greater good while also giving them a meaningful, memorable experience in the natural world. Its new Wildlife Collection takes that idea into new territory by focusing on active, small-group, conservation-focused trips—ones that involve getting close to wildlife without just watching from a vehicle.
As Much Better Adventures puts it, “…you’ll hike, snorkel or paddle where the wild things are.” Again, all adventures are led by naturalist guides, and 5% of all revenue is donated toward the World Land Trust, a foundation that Sir David Attenborough supports. Additionally, all Wildlife Collection trips are small groups, ensuring you can stay agile and enjoy better wildlife sightings.
Currently, Much Better Adventures offers six Wildlife Collection trips in Africa, six trips in Europe, four in Asia, and one in Central America. Most trips revolve around wildlife watching, but others are more geared toward hiking, snorkeling, snowshoeing, and even wild swimming. Trips come with a difficulty rating, too, from Level 1 to Level 3. Some, like their Wolf Tracking and Wild Swimming trip in Sweden, even include extras like yoga.