“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately,
to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I
could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came
to die, discover that I had not lived.”
--Henry David Thoreau
These words have inspired many generations since Thoreau
moved to Walden Pond. In our world of ultra speed computers
and synthetic polymers I believe that they are more
important than ever. Not to see a giraffe drifting through
the acacia or not to hear the roar of the tiger in the night
is indeed not to have lived! I believe that Thoreau is
trying to tell us that we only get one ride on Spaceship
Earth and we should use our time wisely. Exploring the
earth’s natural wonders and meeting its inhabitants is a
course of action we must pursue. We at Eco-Adventure
International are dedicated to assisting you in this
pursuit. Governed by the principles of eco-tourism we
strive to obtain a situation in which an environmentally
sound program can provide travelers with a great experience
while at the same time providing income and enhancement to
the local population. All of our programs around the world
are designed to introduce you not only to flora and fauna
of the region but also to its peoples.
In each of the countries in which Eco-Adventure
International operates we have formed strategic alliances
with local ground based operators. Finding these partners
has been no easy task. Our standards for quality, service,
and safety are very high. In addition we require our entire
program to be run in an environmentally sound manner while
involving the local populations. What’s more when ever
possible are guides are recruited from the local area.
Therefore they are very familiar with the wildlife and
terrain. Also they have complete knowledge of all local
customs and languages. They are not strangers bringing in
more strangers but rather old friends bringing in a few
new friends. This was recently pointed out to me in
Zanzibar. While walking through the streets of Stone
Town with our guide Barkley I asked him if it would be
all right to take a picture of one of the vendors in
front of his stall. His reply was: “Who Jeremy? He’s my
cousin. No problem!”
This level of familiarity with the local culture and
environment allows our clients access to culture and
wildlife that are off limits to most tourists.
On behalf of myself and our staff around the world I
offer this guarantee: We will always do our best to make
your journey as enriching and fulfilling as possible and
will always be there before, during and after to assist
you in any way we can.
Thanks! Ed Rymut, Founder, Eco-Adventure International
