Hiking through mountain forests in search of gorillas in Rwanda. Snorkeling with playful sea lions off the coast of the Galápagos Islands. Scanning the endless savannahs of Kenya for big game. Kayaking along the Amazon River in the rainforest surrounded by birdsong. Whale watching in New Zealand. Searching for tigers in India. Birdwatching in Colombia. The wild world is at the heart of so many Extraordinary Journeys. That’s why conservation and sustainability are at the root of our trips.

This World Wildlife Day, we’re highlighting conservation-focused regions where your experience has a positive impact. Because without wildlife and the natural ecosystems they live in, our planet simply would not exist. The following itineraries do more than broaden horizons—they give back to the places you visit.

Remarkable Rwanda

This immersive itinerary takes from Rwanda’s success story: Akagera National Park—where the big five and many more species roam and your stay contributes to the park becoming self sufficient—to Volcanoes National Park in search of endangered mountain gorillas. Rwanda’s approach to gorilla viewing has saved the species from extinction, with 10 per cent of all tourism dollars spent in the East African nation reinvested into community conservation initiatives, vital to wildlife conservation.

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Argentine Wildlife Explored

Discover Argentina’s wild side with an itinerary that takes in some of its most biodiverse areas. Visit the Tompkins Conservation Foundation where you’ll stay at Rincón del Socorro, a former cattle ranch turned eco project in the Iberá National Park—each visit helps conserve the nearby wetlands, where you can see caiman, anteater, otter, capybara, the rare maned wolf, and more than 350 types of birds.

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