“Love, respect and protect wildlife.” This simple, yet bold motto underpins everything that Jonathan Guillot, Founder, and the team of passionate guides at Salva Fauna do. Built on the “crazy idea of reconciling man with nature”, Salva Fauna believe in experiencing wildlife with the utmost ethics. Their wildlife photography tours focus on total immersion in…
“Live into your values. Hold yourself accountable. Measure what matters to you.” – Renee Kimball – Owner/Operator, Tranquilo Bay Eco Adventure Lodge. Tranquilo Bay is an authentic, all-inclusive Eco Adventure Lodge resort in Bocas del Toro, Panama specializing in wildlife vacation experiences. Their 200-acre private conservation reserve is the perfect place to disconnect from the…
Summer of 2021 has been intense, despite the current pandemic. While it’s still limiting our movements, it has actually led me to travel close to home in Spain, which is rather a good thing in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. We have had to face bad events, like the gigantic forest fires around the Mediterranean…
Community-focussed tour operator Indigenous Kokoda Adventures (IKA) had just opened their doors to tourists on Papua New Guinea’s famous Kokoda Track, when COVID-19 put the travel industry on hold. But rather than stop at this obstacle, the company quickly pivoted to work with local coffee farmers, with proceeds helping local children to attend post primary…
“Now, more than ever travellers are prepared to meld their own need for wellness with that of the planet. And this is inspiring.” – Dimiter Georgiev, Managing Director and Tour Leader, Neophron Tours. Neophron Tours offer specialized wildlife holidays in Bulgaria and beyond and actively support environment friendly tourism that raises awareness of wildlife and…
At Terra Incognita we know that ecotourism can benefit some of the world’s most incredible places and the communities who call them home. And as travellers, we can help ensure that ecotourism is a powerful force for good by making informed travel choices. But it’s not always easy! Follow these ten tips to help ensure…
Becoming an ethical wildlife traveler does not have to be challenging. Now you can easily help protect animals within the tourism industry, helping to signal a shift within the industry that travelers are prioritizing animal friendly practices! Before you travel, follow these three tips to ensure your encounters are animal friendly! 1. Search for…
Despite the brief recovery that Covid-19 has allowed our environment, our planet is still in peril. Global warming remains a prominent issue, pollution levels continue to rise, and biodiversity levels have been reduced to an all-time low with 25% of all bird species, 24% of mammals, 11% of plants and 24% of coral reefs having…
If you’ve been following our journey at Terra Incognita, you’ll know how incredibly passionate we are about promoting ethical ecotourism – tourism that drives positive change for people and wildlife. We’ve worked hard to discover and promote ethical ecotourism providers worldwide, who continue to amaze us. We’ve also connected with a global network of bloggers…
614, the total number of bird species that were counted in Kenya on Global Big Day, Saruni contemplated. On this day birders all over the world took part in counting birds. In a country home to an impressive 1,100 bird species, Saruni was glad to have made his participation count. As some of his friends…