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      Bottle feeding elephant at Sheldrick Elephant Sanctuary in Kenya
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      Positive Impact Travel

      At Explorations Company, we’ve been supporting philanthropic causes since the day we were founded and always strive to create journeys that have a positive impact on the regions we explore.
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      Desert adapted lion in Namibia
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      Woman in Rajasthan weaving in philanthropic project
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      Positive Impact Travel

      We’ve been championing travel as a force for good for more than 35 years. While we always advocate responsible tourism, our positive-impact journeys and experiences are designed expressly for clients who want to actively engage in conservation work or community initiatives as part of their holiday. Many clients tell us these encounters become the most inspiring and memorable part of their journey.

      The projects and initiatives described on this page have been carefully chosen by our destination specialists for the tangible benefits they bring to wildlife, communities and fragile ecosystems. But they barely scratch the surface of what we’re able to arrange.

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      Our Expert's Pick of Impact Journeys

      Explore our exclusive collection of iconic journeys across the world, where each itinerary offers a curated selection of authentic experience that offer a true positive impact.

      pangolin being held by conservationist

      Make a difference to the future of pangolins on a wildlife safari through Mozambique’s magnificent Gorongosa wilderness, learning about one of Africa’s great wildlife restoration success stories. End by visiting vital conservation projects in the tropical beach paradise of Vilanculos, gateway to the protected marine wonders of the Bazaruto Archipelago.

      Mozambique

      Walking with Pangolins

      An Impact Conservation Adventure in Mozambique

      Make a difference to the future of pangolins on a wildlife safari through Mozambique’s magnificent Gorongosa wilderness, learning about one of Africa’s great wildlife restoration success stories. End by visiting vital conservation projects in the tropical beach paradise of Vilanculos, gateway to the protected marine wonders of the Bazaruto Archipelago.

      Best for:
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      Conservation
      Wildlife
      Best time to travel:
      September
      October
      From GBP £ 9,500 /person
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      We’ve spent decades building trusted relationships with some of the world’s leading conservationists, philanthropists and changemakers and often draw on these contacts to create rare experiences impossible to arrange independently.

      In Africa we’ve helped clients protect elephants in Kenya’s Chyulu Hills with Big Life Foundation founder and award-winning conservationist Richard Bonham, and arranged for others to accompany Dr Ludwig Siefert, Head of the Uganda Carnivore Program, as he collars lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

      In Asia, we’ve sent clients to a remote school in Nepal’s Annapurna region to witness first-hand how the lunch programme we support nourishes 65 children a day while strengthening the local economy by sourcing produce directly from farming families. While in Latin America, we’ve helped clients release jaguars back into the wild in Argentina’s Ibera Wetlands and track pumas in Patagonia with a team of conservationists.

      PURPOSE-DRIVEN HOLIDAYS

      Dr Olivier Nsengimana planting tree saplings with children in Rwanda

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      Tortoise conservation on Alphonse Island in Seychelles

      (©Blue Safari Seychelles)

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      (© Reality Gives)

      pumas in the torres del paine, argentina

      (©Estancia Cerro Guido)

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      "Our positive-impact journeys cater specifically to those with an overt interest in supporting high-quality conservation and community initiatives."

      So if you’re looking for your travels to have a positive impact on the places you visit, simply browse our suggestions here or give our specialists a call to discover what else is possible. The best journeys change the way you see the world. We’ll help you take ones that help protect it too.

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      Positive Impact Journeys

      Our impact journeys are designed expressly for conservation- and community-minded clients who want their travels to have a positive impact on the people and places they visit.

      pangolin being held by conservationist

      Make a difference to the future of pangolins on a wildlife safari through Mozambique’s magnificent Gorongosa wilderness, learning about one of Africa’s great wildlife restoration success stories. End by visiting vital conservation projects in the tropical beach paradise of Vilanculos, gateway to the protected marine wonders of the Bazaruto Archipelago.

      Mozambique

      Walking with Pangolins

      An Impact Conservation Adventure in Mozambique

      Make a difference to the future of pangolins on a wildlife safari through Mozambique’s magnificent Gorongosa wilderness, learning about one of Africa’s great wildlife restoration success stories. End by visiting vital conservation projects in the tropical beach paradise of Vilanculos, gateway to the protected marine wonders of the Bazaruto Archipelago.

      Best for:
      Impact
      Conservation
      Wildlife
      Best time to travel:
      September
      October
      From GBP £ 9,500 /person
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      cartagena colonial city street in colombia

      Once a byword for danger and social collapse, Colombia has made incredible strides in recent years to regenerate itself. Travelling through Bogotá, the Amazon rainforest, Medellin and Cartagena, you’ll visit inspiring organisations that are reshaping Colombia’s future and giving communities and ecosystems new hope.

      Colombia

      A New Dawn for Colombia

      An Impact Adventure in Colombia

      Once a byword for danger and social collapse, Colombia has made incredible strides in recent years to regenerate itself. Travelling through Bogotá, the Amazon rainforest, Medellin and Cartagena, you’ll visit inspiring organisations that are reshaping Colombia’s future and giving communities and ecosystems new hope.

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      Culture
      Best time to travel:
      December
      March
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      July
      August
      From GBP £ 13,140 /person
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      Ready to travel with purpose?

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      Positive Impact Experiences

      Experience luxury travel with purpose through our positive-impact travel experiences. Support wildlife protection, community development and environmental sustainability while exploring the world’s most beautiful destinations. This is travel that makes a difference.

      Hawksbill turtles on Calala Island in Nicaragua
      Protecting sea turtles in Nicaragua's Pearl Cays
      Couple by waterfall in Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia
      Luxury eco-retreat in the Cardamom Mountains
      Child waving at camera at uthando's childrens education system in Cape Town, South Africa
      Support community projects in Cape Town with Uthando
      Rhino in Kwande Private Game Reserve in South Africa
      Rhino conservation safari in South Africa
      Marine life on Astove Atoll in Seychelles
      Find paradise in the Seychelles
      Batwa community lighting fire in Uganda
      Meet the forest-dwelling Batwa people of Uganda
      Gorillas in Uganda
      Gorilla trekking in Uganda
      Woman in Cusco, Peru
      Experience Peru through female eyes
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      Explore Chile's fjords and glaciers by seaplane
      Gorilla tracking in Odzala National Park, Republic of Congo
      Gorilla trekking and wildlife experiences in Odzala National Park
      Sewing at Mayamiko Trust in Malawi
      Volunteer with the Mayamiko Trust
      Humpback whale breaching in Sao Tome & Principe
      Close encounters with humpback whales & turtles
      Trekking in Annapurnas in Nepal
      Trekking village to village in the Annapurnas
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      A slow journey around Guatemala's Lake Atitlan
      Orangutan in Borneo
      Orangutan adventure in the Bornean rainforest
      Southern muriqui monkey in Brazil
      Saving primates in Brazil's Atlantic Rainforest
      Capincho in Ibera Wetlands in Argentina
      Rewilding in Argentina’s Iberá Wetlands
      Spider monkey in Costa Rica rainforest
      Family conservation adventure in Costa Rica
      Fishermen in Galle, Sri Lanka
      Discover the essence of Sri Lanka
      Horse riding at Hacienda Zuleta in Ecuador
      Create a conservation legacy in the heart of the Andes
      Child with giant tortoise on Santa Cruz in Galapagos
      Experience the natural wonders of the Galápagos by land
      Aerial view of Kontiki Wayra superyacht
      Explore Ecuador's Pacific Coast by superyacht
      Views from mobile tent in Brazilian Amazon
      Private mobile camping in the Brazilian Amazon
      Pumas in Torres del Paine National Park
      Photographic puma safari in Chile
      Aerial view of Islas Secas in Panama
      Marine safari in Panama's Gulf of Chiriqui

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      Positive Impact Travel - Tales from the road

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      Empowering Futures: An Interview with Reality Gives in Mumbai
      Recently, we spoke to Pratibha Narayankar, Teacher Development Trainer, about her journey from student to educator and the real-world difference Reality Gives is making.
      Manta ray at reef
      Manta Ray Conservation in the Seychelles - an Interview with the Alphonse Foundation
      We spoke to marine biologist Elle Brighton about her fascinating manta ray conservation work at the Alphonse Foundation, its significance and how you can participate in exciting conservation efforts whilst enjoying the tropical surroundings of the Seychelles.
      zambian woman creating jewellery at mulberry mongoose
      Beyond a Safari: How a Visit to Mulberry Mongoose Champions Conservation in Zambia
      I recently spoke to Kate Wilson, founder of the jewellery brand Mulberry Mongoose and Clera Njobvu, the team’s operations manager. This innovative company located in South Luangwa transforms poachers' snare traps into striking jewellery.

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