animal welfare

For Intrepid CEO James Thornton, being open about our mistakes can make us not just better travellers, but better people too.

Not far from the bustling center of Luxor, locals from nearby villages line up with their sick and injured horses, donkeys and camels in tow.

Getting to the gorillas takes more effort, more time and more expense than a traditional safari. But nothing beats the feeling of seeing these incredible creatures in the wild.

In 2014, we officially put a stop to elephant riding on all Intrepid trips. It was the start of a big change for the travel industry.

Intrepid staff and travellers are a very passionate lot; unafraid to speak up about ethical and social justice issues they may be confronted with during their travels.

In 2014, Intrepid ended elephant riding on all trips after a report revealed widespread cruelty in the elephant tourism attraction industry. Since then, a lot has changed, but new research shows there’s still a long way to go. Here’s how YOU can make sure your encounter isn’t hurting elephants – according to our friends at World Animal Protection.

There are currently thousands of lions and other predators being held in captivity across the continent. Meet the team who’s trying to fight back.

If you’re yet to get on-board with the whole ‘adult colouring-in’ thing, this is a good time to start. We’ve got a trip to Sri Lanka up for grabs.

Animal tourism can be a force for good, but it’s up to all of us to make that happen.