BESSALOV
Giving Back
Tourism that puts something back.
Every trip we run touches real communities and real habitats. We take that seriously.
Three areas we focus on.
Sustainable tourism means the parks, guides and communities we depend on are still thriving in another twenty years.
Conservation support
We favour lodges and operators with active wildlife and habitat protection programmes, and encourage travellers to visit conservancies that fund anti-poaching and ecosystem work.
Local employment
Our guides, drivers and ground staff are hired locally, keeping tourism income inside the communities that host our guests.
Community tourism
Itineraries include visits to community-run cultural sites and markets, directing spending towards the people who live in the places we tour.
Why it matters
Tourism, done right, funds conservation.
Our commitment
This page sets out the principles BESSALOV works by. Specific partner organisations, donation figures and programme details will be published here as they are finalised. Contact us if you would like more detail on a current initiative.