Responsible Travel
Fundamental to our philosophy is that wildlife travel should ultimately help benefit the habitats visited as well as the local people and wildlife that lives there. The conservation and protection of ecosystems is therefore central to our vision. By using local guides and choosing our partners carefully, we aim to ensure that local communities and wildlife sanctuaries ultimately benefit through our endeavors.
We believe that ecotourism has the potential to change lives and is one of the best ways to conserve endangered habitats and species. Responsibly managed, eco tourism can provide incomes to poorer communities so that it becomes a more attractive, viable and sustainable alternative to other economic activities, which are detrimental to wildlife and the environment.
In essence, we aim to elevate the role that ecotourism plays in the daily lives of people across the globe. We do this by helping to add value to regions, so for example that a forest becomes a more valuable resource for communities when it is left as a nature reserve - because it provides people with jobs as guides or park rangers instead of a resource to be plundered for poaching or logging.
For our wildlife group tours, we use locally owned accommodation as well the very best local guides. In addition we team up with leading naturalists, researchers and conservation organisations to collaborate on projects to conserve and protect endangered habitats and species and promote environmental awareness and education.
Environmental Responsibility
All around the world, ecological habitats, ecosystems and thousands of species of flora and fauna are under threat from burgeoning human populations, deforestation, pollution, poaching and more. And just one of the ways in which we support conservation efforts is through carefully devised wildlife trips, created by collaborating with leading wildlife professionals and naturalists, in which people can participate on expeditions which have a genuine and positive impact on conservation.
We prefer to use hotels and lodges that have strong environmentally responsible practices and ethics that they can clearly demonstrate. We also actively support and collaborate with conservation focused organisations.
Our Commitment to Responsible Travel
At Greig Smith Travels, we believe that incredible wildlife experiences shouldn’t come at the expense of the planet. Since 2011, we’ve been crafting unique holidays, wildlife tours & expeditions that support conservation, sustainability, and respect for nature.
Disconnect to Reconnect
Our tours are all about allowing you to reconnect with your wild side through observing wildlife in its natural habitat. From tracking rare reptiles and amphibians to exploring diverse habitats, our goal has always been to inspire a conservation mindset through reconnection with nature.
We work closely with researchers, guides, and communities to help protect the species and environments we’re lucky enough to see and explore.
Green all the way
We’re proud to use preferred eco-lodges that are as passionate about sustainability as we are. These accommodations are carefully chosen not just for their comfort but for their commitment to reducing environmental impact—whether that’s using renewable energy, minimizing waste, or supporting local conservation projects.
Travel with Purpose Each of our tours is a unique journey into the natural world. You never know what extraordinary species you might encounter or what once-in-a-lifetime moments you’ll experience.
Finding your favourite species in their natural habitats is not just a thrill—it’s special to you and a powerful reminder of why conservation is so vital. Whatever that special trip you still want to do is - take a step into the wonderful world of GST wildlife.
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Social Responsibility
We ensure that we fully brief clients who travel with us about the country that they are visiting and its social norms and conventions. Ultimately we encourage clients to have a “traveller” mindset as opposed to a “tourist” mentality and to travel with an open mind. This helps ensure meaningful and dignified cultural exchanges as opposed to touristy and artificial visits. We also strive to help develop eco-tourism in remote and lesser known areas, so that its benefits reach local communities.
You should be applauded for providing a satisfying, sustainable and professional ecotourism experience and be proud to have directly influenced greater conservation movements.
I would highly recommend your expeditions to fellow herpetologists and look forward to participating in future trips
Dr. Todd Lewis
At GST “We look after you – it’s that simple”
The Wonderful World of GST Travel - Travel Reimagined
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