Seeking Out Sustainable Experiences & Partners

We believe that the impact of our actions becomes significant when we team up with like-minded sustainable partners and businesses. Which is why we forge relationships with those who share our passion for environmentally considerate travel. So, whether it is an accommodation or an experience, we are always looking to team up with those who share our core values.

Apart from creating solid partnerships with local businesses, we provide our guests with experiences that are authentic and sustainable. When the activities and encounters are enriching for both the guests and the host communities, it elevates the experience for all to a whole new level.

We take pride in seeking out experiences which allow our guests to appreciate and support the natural world. We’re actively involved with numerous organisations that promote animal welfare and conservation, particularly those that help the world’s most vulnerable and endangered species.

Just like humans, animals deserve to be treated with respect and care. While we do not endorse trips to zoos or wildlife parks that have animals in captivity, we do encourage visits to organisations with rescue animals that are being rehabilitated. Responsible nature tourism is a major part of our animal welfare policy and our guests enjoy wildlife experiences that not only support national parks and conservancies but also the local communities who live near them.

Safaris are a major feature of many of our itineraries and we believe that, when done well, they can provide invaluable education about the natural world. When you go on a safari – either on land or by water – with Hayes & Jarvis, it’s important to know that everything always happens on the animals’ terms. No sightings are ever guaranteed but trying to spot wildlife in their natural habitat is all part of the fun!

Elephants

Our travel experts can help design a dream holiday that is also eco-conscious. On a Hayes & Jarvis journey, you can consciously choose experiences that support and give back to local communities and wildlife welfare. Finding the right accommodation is an integral part of travelling sustainably. Many of our guests seek out stay options that operate in an environmentally sensitive and responsible way. We have partnered with many locally run boutiques and establishments, whenever possible, that share in our vision of sustainable travel and provide our guests with an experience reflective of the region’s culture and heritage.

Guests have often returned from a Hayes & Jarvis trip and shared that they felt like they were travelling with friends. Part of the reason our guests feel this way is the personalised service they receive from our fantastic tour guides, accommodation providers and suppliers, all of whom we work closely with to deliver an extraordinary experience.

At Hayes & Jarvis, we believe in the power of strong partnerships. Moreover, our conscious effort has been to associate with and form strong relations with partners who believe in delivering a sustainable travel experience as much as we do. Take, for example, luxury hotel groups such CGH in India, who deliver authentic, local activities or family-run safari lodges in Kenya that offer a more personalised and enriching experience.

We strongly believe that travel should be accessible to everyone – regardless of age, health and other individual factors. Our destination specialists work hard to accommodate special requests, wherever possible, whether it is regarding wheelchair-friendly accommodation options or specific health services.

All of this is possible only because of our personalised approach to travel which ensures that your itinerary is tailor-made to your requirements and specifications. If you feel that some destinations are not a good fit for you, we are happy to suggest alternatives and go the extra mile to ensure that you have a memorable holiday experience with us.