It has never been more important to consider the negative impact of our travels and the effects of global warming and carbon emissions but it is a fact that thousands of families in Ethiopia rely on tourism.    Bringing economic stability through employment can rescue whole communities from poverty.

Travelling responsibly means that we are always aware we are visiting someone’s home country and we are asking them to share some of its unique history.  We are asking for a glimpse of daily life and maybe a walk in the mountains to see the Gelada Baboons.  By taking small groups and individuals around Ethiopia we ensure that the communities have a powerful economic reason for preserving their heritage.

We encourage our clients to observe local customs and visit local restaurants.  The markets have an abundance of locally made goods and home grown produce.  The stall holders will be delighted by your visit and you will come away with great memories and maybe the odd unusual souvenir.

You might like to consider offsetting your carbon emissions.  If you visit  http://www.carbonneutral.com  you can calculate your footprint and take steps to ‘neutralise’ the impact on the environment.