Wildlife Operators

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	Discovery Initiatives
The Travel House, 51 Castle Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1QD			MAP
tel: (01285) 643 333

Small group and tailormade nature travel to destinations ranging from Mongolia to Madagascar and Guyana. They do not produce brochures to save on paper consumption but include all details on the web site.

Recommendations

Usually would tailor make for families but possibilities include a 12-day itinerary with eight-day sailing yacht cruise to the Galapagos, with either 10 or 12 passengers on board, to see for example 11 species of giant tortoise and the ‘spitting' marine iguana. Price includes a year's membership of the Galapagos Conservation Trust. Alternatively the 12-day Secrets of a Game Ranger Safari in South Africa, described as an intensive, fun and wild adventure which involves understanding, experiencing and sometimes practising all aspects of wildlife and conservation. The course includes identification, ecology, tracking, animal anatomy and handling, outdoors camping, animal rehabilitation, diseases and human impacts. The trips are generally on foot and include an hour's written examination before completion.

Sample Price

The Galapagos cruise is £3,450 per adult sharing, £2,590 for 12-14s and £2,370 for 7-11s. The Game Ranger option is £2,495 per person sharing a room. Prices include flights and transfers, and full board on the yacht for the cruise option.