In November 2021 we became a signatory and launch partner of Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, which was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26).

We have also become a signatory to Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency; a group of travel businesses and organisations who have publicly declared that there is a climate emergency and who are working together to find positive solutions as an industry.

There are a multitude of small things that we can personally do to respect the environment around us when we travel, and to interact in a positive way with local communities. KE holidays will always put you face to face with local people; whether through an exchange at a market, lunch at someone’s house or walking through a remote community. Doing a little research before you travel and learning a few words of the language are just two examples. Click below to find more tips and hints.

We have pledged to eliminate all single-use plastics in the KE office and on KE trips, and are working hard with our ground agents and leaders overseas to achieve this goal on all KE departures.

We have partnered with Water-to-Go and can offer a 12.5% discount to all KE travellers on a branded KE filter water bottle. For every purchase, Water-to-Go will donate a 75cl filter to KE leaders and guides to keep them safe and hydrated whilst they lead our trips.

We recognise the importance of animal welfare and the wellbeing of all wildlife in its natural habitat. We do not offer elephant riding on any of our adventure holidays, and ensure that animals are never exploited. We endeavour to only include wildlife-based activities in the wild, or in places where animals exhibit natural behaviours as close to their home environments as possible, such as at the elephant orphanage at the Daphne Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya.

Where pack animals are used to transport baggage, we ensure that they are well looked after and carry appropriate loads. We encourage our leaders to report any animal welfare issues if necessary, so that appropriate action can be taken.