Wildlife & Adventure Travel

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From an African safari to an adventure around the Galápagos Islands to an expedition into a colder regions, wildlife and adventure travel take adventurers all over the globe into a variety of climates and landscapes. When I first started brainstorming the types of travel I would write about this year, I placed wildlife and adventure travel into different categories, but I found too much overlap. The fact of the matter is that wildlife travel requires a certain level of an adventurous spirit, and adventure travel almost always includes a wildlife component. Most importantly, both foster an appreciation for the natural environment of a destination.

Wildlife & Adventure Travel includes a vast array of activity paces that range from easy (ex. light nature walks on fairly easy to manipulate terrain) to strenuous (ex. hardcore trekking that require long hours, rough terrain, and physical feats), and travel styles that range from super luxurious amenities to the most basic, no frills of accommodations. There is something for everyone. 

A few examples of Wildlife & Adventure Travel may look as follows:

• African Safari
• Galapagos Wildlife Adventure (by land or sea)
• Expedition cruising - Alaska, Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, Antarctica, etc..
• Costa Rica Eco Adventures (hiking, zipping, whitewater rafting, etc..)
• Back road bicycle tours and trekking tours (all over the globe)
• Scuba, snorkeling, surfing, etc... trips

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When done right, wildlife and adventure travel can be some of the most beneficial use of our tourist dollars as it relates to conservation efforts as well as social and economic equality in visited destinations. The signs for traveling responsibly with this type of travel are pretty clear. The adventure should have a clear educational component highlighting local culture, social empowerment, and wildlife conservation efforts, and all aspects of the tour should be in partnership with the local communities. 

The IRDNC illustrates a perfect example of an organization that has worked with local indigenous communities in remote regions of Nambia to successfully assist in conservation efforts. 

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