Wayfairer Travel positions its responsible holidays around measurable impact and meaningful conservation outcomes. Research across the travel sector continues to show a shift in traveller priorities, with growing demand for experiences that contribute directly to environmental protection, wildlife preservation and community-led initiatives, rather than conventional sightseeing.
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN AFRICA
In East Africa, Wayfairer Travel offers rare mountain gorilla trekking experiences in Rwanda’s Parc National des Volcans. Access is strictly limited, with only one small group permitted per gorilla family per day and a maximum of one hour spend observing the animals in their natural habitat. Treks take place in the foothills of the Virunga Mountains at altitudes exceeding 2,500 metres, supporting conservation funding and local ranger programmes.
These journeys can be combined with wildlife conservation safaris in Kenya’s Masai Mara, where travellers can experience guided game drives and walking safaris that support community conservancies and habitat protection. Many itineraries conclude in Zanzibar, so guests can relax on the island’s beaches with optional activities such as marine-based excursions and guided visits to Jozani Forest, home to endemic red colobus monkeys.
Prices start from £7,550 per person, for more information and to book, visit: https://www.wayfairertravel.com/destinations/rwanda/trips/gorillas-masai-mara-zanzibar/
POLAR AND MARINE RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
Travellers can take part in scientific research initiatives, including conservation-focused expeditions to Antarctica. These trips may include participation in whale monitoring projects, where travellers join researchers collecting data on migration patterns, population health and the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems.
This 14-day tailor-made expedition begins in Ushuaia, Argentina (the southern-most city in the world) and continues across the Drake Passage to the remote waters of the South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula and Gerlache Strait. Along the way, travellers join a leading research organisation collecting data on humpback whale migration, behaviour and feeding habits.
Guests will experience educational programming from expedition specialists with first-hand encounters with species such as penguins, seals and baleen whales.
Prices start from £10,199 per person, for more information and to book, visit: https://www.wayfairertravel.com/destinations/antarctica/trips/antarctica-wildlife-whale-watching/
RAINFOREST AND BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION IN SOUTH AMERICA
In the Amazon, Wayfairer’s conservation-led journeys are focused on eco-luxury lodges that operate with minimal environmental footprint. Travellers explore rainforest ecosystems alongside naturalists and local guides, with itineraries supporting reforestation projects, wildlife monitoring and indigenous community employment. Activities are designed to limit habitat disruption while increasing funding for long-term biodiversity protection.
This 14-day tailor-made itinerary combines Amazon rainforest exploration with biodiversity and community engagement, including:
- Amazon Rainforest experience based out of a river houseboat, with daily wildlife activity and immersive rainforest travel
- Pink dolphin conservation experiences and interaction with local Amazon communities working to protect these species
- Visits to biological reserves and clay licks that highlight the region’s ornithological and ecological diversity
Prices start from £7,199 per person,
