In collaboration with Cooler, we’ve footprinted the carbon use and emissions for each of our tours: what we eat, where we sleep, what we do, and our travel and transportation. At the end of each tour, we report the number of guests on the tour and pay Cooler to purchase carbon pollution contracts from the open markets to neutralize our collective carbon footprint.
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Carbon Footprint (Kg CO2e):
570
Cost Per Guest:
$10.00
Our itineraries feature activities that operate sustainably, bring economic dollars to local infrastructure and communities, contribute to the conservation and preservation of natural areas, educate on the cultural identities and customs of local communities, and abide by
Our Animal Welfare Policy We intentionally curate our itineraries with activities that highlight destinations’ nature, wildlife, and culture while maintaining our commitment to responsible and sustainable travel.
- Learn more about the non-profit, ASPIRE Rwanda, followed by a cooking lesson with organizers and local Rwandan women
- Embark on a wildlife excursion to see the famous golden monkeys deep inside Volcanoes National Park
- Visit Iby’iwacu Cultural Village, a non-profit that improves the lives of reformed poachers and communities
- Learn about mountain gorilla conservation at Karisoke Research Center
- Join a responsible gorilla trekking experience near the slopes of the Virunga
- Meet locals and appreciate their art, learn to weave traditional baskets, and make banana beer at the Red Rocks Cultural Center
- Honor and learn more about the victims of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide at the Genocide Memorial
We work with local businesses, non-profits, and micro-businesses wherever possible, especially those that champion environmental practices. By working with such businesses, we can support the success of sustainable businesses and ensure that meaningful change is a lasting process while contributing dollars to the local community. You can learn more about our partners and their sustainability initiatives on their websites, linked below:
Every year we donate a portion of our revenues to carefully vetted and selected local nonprofits in the areas where we travel as another measurable practice of responsible travel. By giving back, we invest in a more sustainable future and ensure a direct impact on communities and environments we visit on this tour.
- Gorilla Doctors: Donated $150 towards life-saving veterinary care to eastern gorillas in 2021; Donated $515 in 2023
- Aspire Rwanda: Donated $1,000 towards local vocational training and literacy lessons
