Vie quotidienne
1. Motorised Boating
As part of our commitment to sustainable tourism, we provide activity participants with the sustainability savvy travel tips below.
- Be selective – choose tourism businesses that share how they benefit people & planet
- Tread lightly – choose activities & transport options with a reduced environmental impact
- Be informed – learn a bit about local nature, history & culture beforehand to enrich your experience
- Respect your guide’s instructions regarding safety, local etiquette & dos and don’ts
- Be respectful of privacy; obtain permission before taking photos / videos of people or sensitive sites
- Respect others using the area so that their experience & access are not compromised
- Be sensitive to the inequalities of our world and avoid displays of wealth, particularly in less privileged contexts
- Ask questions – your local guide will happily share their knowledge
- Take part – if you are invited to participate in a local custom, go for it!
- If you want to give, ask us how to do so responsibly; offering sweets or money to individuals, for example, can often do more harm than good
- Buy from local, small &/or community-owned businesses, especially if they feature local nature or culture
- Be cautious about buying from children – you could unknowingly be supporting their exploitation
- Refuse to buy souvenirs, food & beverages that harm the environment, people, or wildlife, especially those that are illegal to buy / sell
- Respect customary tipping & trading practices – such as bartering – and pay fair prices
- Reduce waste – from food to paper, remember to take only what & as much as you need, and bring re-usable items, e.g. water bottle, coffee cup, shopping / carry bag
- Dispose of waste responsibly & use local recycling facilities where available
- Be waterwise – your participation shouldn’t place additional stress on water-scarce environments
- Save energy to reduce your carbon footprint & your impact on local supply challenges
- Support climate change action, e.g., offset or regeneration programmes
- Provide feedback about what you liked or how we can do better
2. Visiting Farms
As part of our commitment to sustainable tourism, we provide activity participants with the sustainability savvy travel tips below.
- Be selective – choose tourism businesses and farms that share how they benefit people & planet
- Tread lightly – choose activities & transport options with a reduced environmental impact
- Be informed – learn a bit about local nature, history & culture beforehand to enrich your experience
- Respect your guide / host’s instructions regarding safety, local etiquette & dos and don’ts
- Be respectful of privacy; obtain permission before taking photos / videos of people or sensitive sites
- Respect others using the area so that their experience & access are not compromised
- Be sensitive to the inequalities of our world and avoid displays of wealth, particularly in less privileged contexts
- Ask questions – your local guide / host will happily share their knowledge
- Take part – if you are invited to participate in a local custom or participate in traditional farming methods, go for it!
- If you want to give, ask us how to do so responsibly; offering sweets or money to individuals, for example, can often do more harm than good
- Buy from local, small &/or community-owned businesses, especially if they feature local nature or culture
- Be cautious about buying from children – you could unknowingly be supporting their exploitation
- Refuse to buy souvenirs, food & beverages that harm the environment, people, or wildlife, especially those that are illegal to buy / sell
- Respect customary tipping & trading practices – such as bartering – and pay fair prices
- Reduce waste – from food to paper, remember to take only what & as much as you need, and bring re-usable items, e.g. water bottle, coffee cup, shopping / carry bag
- Dispose of waste responsibly & use local recycling facilities where available
- Be waterwise – your participation shouldn’t place additional stress on water-scarce environments
- Save energy to reduce your carbon footprint & your impact on local supply challenges
- Support climate change action, e.g., offset or regeneration programmes
- Provide feedback about what you liked or how we can do better
3. Tour Guides
As part of our commitment to sustainable tourism, we provide activity participants with the sustainability savvy travel tips below.
- Be selective – choose tour guides & other businesses that share how they benefit people & planet
- Tread lightly – choose activities & transport options with a reduced environmental impact
- Be informed – learn a bit about local nature, history & culture beforehand to enrich your experience
- Respect your tour guide’s instructions regarding safety, local etiquette & dos and don’ts
- Be respectful of privacy; obtain permission before taking photos / videos of people or sensitive sites
- Respect others using the area so that their experience & access are not compromised
- Be sensitive to the inequalities of our world and avoid displays of wealth, particularly in less privileged contexts
- Ask questions – your local tour guide will happily share their knowledge
- Take part – if you are invited to participate in a local custom, go for it!
- If you want to give, ask us how to do so responsibly; offering sweets or money to individuals, for example, can often do more harm than good
- Buy from local, small &/or community-owned businesses, especially if they feature local nature or culture
- Be cautious about buying from children – you could unknowingly be supporting their exploitation
- Refuse to buy souvenirs, food & beverages that harm the environment, people, or wildlife, especially those that are illegal to buy / sell
- Respect customary tipping & trading practices – such as bartering – and pay fair prices
- Reduce waste – from food to paper, remember to take only what & as much as you need, and bring re-usable items, e.g. water bottle, coffee cup, shopping / carry bag
- Dispose of waste responsibly & use local recycling facilities where available
- Be waterwise – your participation shouldn’t place additional stress on water-scarce environments
- Save energy to reduce your carbon footprint & your impact on local supply challenges
- Support climate change action, e.g., offset or regeneration programmes
- Provide feedback about what you liked or how we can do better
4. Transport Services
As part of our commitment to sustainable tourism, we provide activity participants with the sustainability savvy travel tips below.
- Be selective – choose tourism businesses that share how they benefit people & planet
- Tread lightly – choose activities & transport options with a reduced environmental impact
- Be informed – learn a bit about local nature, history & culture beforehand to enrich your experience
- Respect your guide / driver’s instructions regarding safety, local etiquette & dos and don’ts
- Be respectful of privacy; obtain permission before taking photos / videos of people or sensitive sites along the way
- Respect others using the transport service so that their experience & access are not compromised
- Be sensitive to the inequalities of our world and avoid displays of wealth, particularly in less privileged contexts
- Ask questions – your local guide / driver will happily share their knowledge (when s/he is not driving)
- Take part – if you are invited to participate in a local custom, go for it!
- If you want to give, ask us how to do so responsibly; offering sweets or money to individuals, for example, can often do more harm than good
- Buy from local, small &/or community-owned businesses, especially if they feature local nature or culture
- Be cautious about buying from children – you could unknowingly be supporting their exploitation
- Refuse to buy souvenirs, food & beverages that harm the environment, people, or wildlife, especially those that are illegal to buy / sell
- Respect customary tipping & trading practices – such as bartering – and pay fair prices
- Reduce waste – from food to paper, remember to take only what & as much as you need, and bring re-usable items, e.g. water bottle, coffee cup, shopping / carry bag
- Dispose of waste responsibly & use local recycling facilities where available
- Be waterwise – your participation shouldn’t place additional stress on water-scarce environments
- Save energy to reduce your carbon footprint & your impact on local supply challenges
- Support climate change action, e.g., offset or regeneration programmes
- Provide feedback about what you liked or how we can do better
5. Community Visits
As part of our commitment to sustainable tourism, we provide activity participants with the sustainability savvy travel tips below.
- Be selective – choose tourism businesses that share how they benefit
people & planet - Tread lightly – choose activities & transport options with a reduced environmental impact
- Be informed – learn a bit about local nature, history & culture beforehand to enrich your experience
- Respect your guide / host’s instructions regarding safety, local etiquette & dos and don’ts
- Be respectful of privacy; obtain permission before taking photos / videos of people or sensitive sites along the way
- Respect others using the area so that their experience & access are not compromised
- Be sensitive to the inequalities of our world and avoid displays of wealth, particularly in less privileged contexts
- Ask questions – your local guide / host will happily share their knowledge
- Take part – if you are invited to participate in a local custom, go for it!
- We discourage visits to orphanages; these vulnerable children are not a tourist attraction
- Respect the routines of schools or other care facilities visited; avoid disrupting them
- If you want to give, ask us how to do so responsibly; offering sweets or money to individuals, for example, can often do more harm than good
- Buy from local, small &/or community-owned businesses, especially if they feature local nature or culture
- Be cautious about buying from children – you could unknowingly be supporting their exploitation
- Refuse to buy souvenirs, food & beverages that harm the environment, people, or wildlife, especially those that are illegal to buy / sell
- Respect customary tipping & trading practices – such as bartering – and pay fair prices
- Reduce waste – from food to paper, remember to take only what & as much as you need, and bring re-usable items, e.g., water bottle, coffee cup, shopping bag
- Dispose of waste responsibly & use local recycling facilities where available
- Be waterwise – your participation in the activity shouldn’t place additional stress on water-scarce environments
- Save energy to reduce your carbon footprint & your impact on local supply challenges
- Support climate change action, e.g., offset or regeneration programmes
- Provide feedback about what you liked or how we can do better
6. Traveler Tips
As part of our commitment to sustainable tourism, we provide activity participants with the sustainability savvy travel tips below.
- Be selective – choose tourism businesses that share how they benefit
people & planet - Tread lightly – choose activities & transport options with a reduced environmental impact
- Be informed – learn a bit about local nature, history & culture beforehand to enrich your experience
- Respect your guide / host’s instructions regarding safety, local etiquette & dos and don’ts
- Be respectful of privacy; obtain permission before taking photos / videos of people or sensitive sites
- Respect others using the area so that their experience & access are not compromised
- Be sensitive to the inequalities of our world and avoid displays of wealth, particularly in less privileged contexts
- Ask questions – your local guide / host will happily share their knowledge
- Take part – if you are invited to participate in a local custom, go for it!
- If you want to give, ask us how to do so responsibly; offering sweets or money to individuals, for example, can often do more harm than good
- Buy from local, small &/or community-owned businesses, especially if they feature local nature or culture
- Be cautious about buying from children – you could unknowingly be supporting their exploitation
- Refuse to buy souvenirs, food & beverages that harm the environment, people, or wildlife, especially those that are illegal to buy / sell
- Respect customary tipping & trading practices – such as bartering – and pay fair prices
- Reduce waste – from food to paper, remember to take only what & as much as you need, and bring re-usable items, e.g. water bottle, coffee cup, shopping / carry bag
- Dispose of waste responsibly & use local recycling facilities where available
- Be waterwise – your participation shouldn’t place additional stress on water-scarce environments
- Save energy to reduce your carbon footprint & your impact on local supply challenges
- Support climate change action, e.g., offset or regeneration programmes
- Provide feedback about what you liked or how we can do better
7. Visiting Heritage Sites
As part of our commitment to sustainable tourism, we provide activity participants with the sustainability savvy travel tips below.
- Be selective – choose tourism businesses that share how they benefit people & planet, and protect cultural heritage
- Tread lightly – choose activities & transport options with a reduced environmental impact
- Be informed – learn a bit about local nature, history & culture beforehand to enrich your experience
- Respect your guide / host’s instructions regarding safety, local etiquette & dos and don’ts
- Be respectful of privacy; obtain permission before taking photos / videos of people or sensitive sites
- Respect others using the area so that their experience & access are not compromised
- Be sensitive to the inequalities of our world and avoid displays of wealth, particularly in less privileged contexts
- Ask questions – your local guide / host will happily share their knowledge
- Take part – if you are invited to participate in a local custom, go for it!
- If you want to give, ask us how to do so responsibly; offering sweets or money to individuals, for example, can often do more harm than good
- Buy from local, small &/or community-owned businesses, especially if they feature local nature or culture
- Be cautious about buying from children – you could unknowingly be supporting their exploitation
- Refuse to buy souvenirs, food & beverages that harm the environment, people, or wildlife, especially those that are illegal to buy / sell
- Respect customary tipping & trading practices – such as bartering – and pay fair prices
- Reduce waste – from food to paper, remember to take only what & as much as you need, and bring re-usable items, e.g. water bottle, coffee cup, shopping / carry bag
- Dispose of waste responsibly & use local recycling facilities where available
- Be waterwise – your participation shouldn’t place additional stress on water-scarce environments
- Save energy to reduce your carbon footprint & your impact on local supply challenges
- Support climate change action, e.g., offset or regeneration programmes
- Provide feedback about what you liked or how we can do better
8. Working Animals
As part of our commitment to sustainable tourism, we provide activity participants with the sustainability savvy travel tips below.
- Be selective – choose tourism businesses that share how they benefit
people & planet - Tread lightly – choose activities & transport options with a reduced environmental impact
- Be informed – learn a bit about local nature, history & culture beforehand to enrich your experience
- Respect your guide’s instructions regarding safety, local etiquette & dos and don’ts, especially:
- Whether contact is permitted with the animals and, if so, how to do this safely
- Whether feeding of the animals is allowed and if so, how to do this safely
- Don’t collect flora or fauna, or disturb their habitat
- Remain in designated areas for the activity
- Reduce waste – from food to paper, remember to take only what & as much as you need, and bring re-usable items, e.g., water bottle, coffee cup, carry bag
- Dispose of waste responsibly – pack out what you take in – & use local recycling facilities where available
- Be waterwise – your participation in the activity shouldn’t place additional stress on water-scarce environments
- Save energy to reduce your carbon footprint & your impact on local supply challenges
- Support climate change action, e.g., offset or regeneration programmes
- Be respectful of privacy; obtain permission before taking photos / videos of people or sensitive sites along the way
- Respect others using the area so that their experience & access are not compromised
- Be sensitive to the inequalities of our world and avoid displays of wealth, particularly in less privileged contexts
- Ask questions – your local guide will happily share their knowledge
- If you want to give, ask us how to do so responsibly; offering sweets or money to individuals, for example, can often do more harm than good
- Buy from local, small &/or community-owned businesses, especially if they feature local nature or culture
- Be cautious about buying from children – you could unknowingly be supporting their exploitation
- Refuse to buy souvenirs, food & beverages that harm the environment, people, or wildlife, especially those that are illegal to buy / sell
- Respect customary tipping & trading practices – such as bartering – and pay fair prices
- Provide feedback about what you liked or how we can do better
9. Walking / Hiking / Trekking
As part of our commitment to sustainable tourism, we provide activity participants with the sustainability savvy travel tips below.
- Be selective – choose tourism businesses that share how they benefit people & planet
- Tread lightly – choose activities & transport options with a reduced environmental impact
- Be informed – learn a bit about local nature, history & culture beforehand to enrich your experience
- Be accurate about your level of fitness & ability so we can design an enjoyable experience for everyone
- Respect your guide’s instructions regarding safety, local etiquette & dos and don’ts
- Before entering sensitive environments, clean your footwear to prevent the spread of invasive species
- Don’t collect or disturb flora or fauna, or their habitat
- Don’t feed wildlife; it can harm their health & encourage problematic behaviour
- Remain on designated paths / trails
- Practice good “bush toilet” etiquette (ask us for specific guidance)
- Respect fire restrictions in place; if campfires are permitted, ask us about how & where
- Reduce waste – from food to paper, remember to take only what & as much as you need, and bring re-usable items, e.g., water bottle, coffee cup, carry bag
- Dispose of waste responsibly – pack out what you take in – & use local recycling facilities where available
- Be waterwise – your participation in the activity shouldn’t place additional stress on water-scarce environments
- Save energy to reduce your carbon footprint & your impact on local supply challenges
- Support climate change action, e.g., offset or regeneration programmes
- Be respectful of privacy; obtain permission before taking photos / videos of people or sensitive sites along the way
- Respect others using the area so that their experience & access are not compromised
- Be sensitive to the inequalities of our world and avoid displays of wealth, particularly in less privileged contexts
- Ask questions – your local guide will happily share their knowledge
- If you want to give, ask us how to do so responsibly; offering sweets or money to individuals, for example, can often do more harm than good
- Buy from local, small &/or community-owned businesses, especially if they feature local nature or culture
- Be cautious about buying from children – you could unknowingly be supporting their exploitation
- Refuse to buy souvenirs, food & beverages that harm the environment, people, or wildlife, especially those that are illegal to buy / sell
- Respect customary tipping & trading practices – such as bartering – and pay fair prices
- Provide feedback about what you liked or how we can do better

