Small-group adventure specialist Explore Worldwide is marking World Wildlife Week with a renewed focus on responsible wildlife tourism, as demand for immersive, conservation-led wildlife experiences continues to grow.
With wildlife encounters consistently ranking among Explore’s most sought-after travel experiences, it has reported strong year-on-year growth across a number of nature-rich itineraries, alongside continued popularity for its long-standing wildlife adventures in Africa, Asia and the Americas.
“At Explore, responsible travel isn’t just a promise – it’s how we operate,” Explore Worldwide AUNZ Regional Director Ben Ittensohn said. “Wildlife should stay wild, and nature should remain natural. Our small-group journeys are designed to offer meaningful, close-up encounters while actively minimising our impact and supporting conservation efforts in the destinations we visit.”
Explore Worldwide operates under a robust Animal Protection Policy, ensuring that wildlife experiences prioritise animal welfare, habitat protection and ethical viewing practices.
Tours are designed to avoid exploitative interactions, support conservation initiatives and work with local communities to protect fragile ecosystems.
Led by expert local tour leaders, Explore’s wildlife trips provide deeper insight into biodiversity, conservation challenges and the importance of sustainable tourism in safeguarding species for future generations.
Best-selling Wildlife trip include: Sri Lanka in Depth; Costa Rica Wildlife Tour; Machu Picchu and Galapagos; Madagascar: The Lost Continent; and Botswana Wildlife Safari.
