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NATURAL WORLD SAFARIS Those who book a trip with Natural World Safaris will be seeking something more than a run-of-the-mill safari: The company, based in England, is infatuated with wildlife and — as the brand’s name suggests — the natural world. The wildlife shapes the trip, not the other way around. Since launching in 2005, Natural World Safaris has always strived for ways to support frontline conservation, from raising funds to help effort reliefs when natural disasters strike, to supporting multiple conservation efforts throughout Africa. Founder Will Bolsover states that while travel companies “are not perfect models for conservation,” there is still good work to be done: “We believe the tourism industry needs to play a greater role in sustainable conservation and community upliftment.” Natural World Safaris has a new series of safaris that encourages guests to get involved with conservation efforts firsthand while contributing to the cause with a built-in donation. Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique is one of the greatest human development and wildlife conservation success stories. Improved security and reintroductions have dramatically increased populations of elephant, lion and zebra within the park, and the lush rain forests that once enveloped the sloped of Mount Gorongosa have been replanted as part of a community project that aims to reduce deforestation by half. A one-week trip to Gorongosa with Natural World Safaris includes visits to the national park to directly contribute to the protection of the landscape, and witness and assist in conservation efforts. Contact Will Bolsover, founder and CEO, sales@naturalworldsafaris.com, +1 866 357 6569, naturalworldsafaris.com

PELORUS Founded by two former British Army captains, Pelorus specializes in boundary- pushing adventures: Think testing your mettle by camping in the icy Antarctic, heli-surfing in Costa Rica and, for something truly unique, traversing frozen lakes in Mongolia to deliver reindeer sperm to the Mongolian Tsaatan, to help strengthen their stock that suffer with reproduction difficulties. Environmental issues are the fabric of the bespoke itineraries that Pelorus creates, so much so that at the tail end of 2020, it launched the Pelorus Foundation. The foundation’s focus is on environmental, wildlife and marine conservation and, while donations are naturally welcome, you can also get as involved as you wish, whether that’s helping at a beach cleanup, or joining marine scientists on board a private yacht to access remote areas and conduct vital research. The foundation’s first major fundraiser saw co-founder Jimmy Carroll take on The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge — 36 days rowing through 40-ft waves, tackling head-on winds and broken oars, and narrowly missing a marlin’s spear as it penetrated the hull and caused a flood. Contact Jimmy Carroll, co-founder, info@pelorusx.com, +1 917 512 9777, pelorusx.com