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During your stay

Wear eco friendly colors and not such that will upset the animals or birds that you may come across. Also see that your clothing does not go against local taboos and customs. If there are rules available for the places you are visiting, be it clothing, time of visits, smoking, behavior, etc., and see that you follow it scrupulously. See that you are always following the safety guidelines laid down when you are into one of the adventure sports. Do not park your vehicles at places where it is prohibited. Refrain from using a flash while photographing animals, as this can upset them. Be with your tour guide at all times, as his experience will give you a safe and informed tour.

• Be sensitive to the local culture by wearing clothing that is accepted. Be aware of people's sensitivity to being photographed; always ask first. Observe local customs.
• Remember that you are a visitor and therefore be aware that your cultural values may differ from those of the locals. This may include different concepts of time, personal space, communication etc. which are not wrong or inferior, just different.
• Demonstrate responsible behavior to other travelers who are less informed than you by acting as an example.
• Use local transportation, guides, inns, restaurants and markets to benefit the local economy.
• Be sensitive to display of wealth in front of people from developing countries. By displaying possessions such as cameras and jewellery, feelings of jealousy may be created which then generates barriers that inhibit genuine interactions between travelers and locals.
• Ask us or guide what their established environmental guidelines are for limiting and improving tourist impact on the environment and local culture. General guidelines involve staying on trails, maintaining set distances away from wildlife, and not encouraging drivers to move too close to wildlife, even if it is tempting for getting a better picture.
• Comply with international environmental conventions. Do not buy any animal products while travelling. Do not remove any objects, plants or animal products from nature. Not only can these affect fragile ecosystems, but is also illegal.
• Conserve Resources. Be aware of resource shortages such as water and food as many tourist destinations are under increasing pressure.
• Don't allow your guide to hunt endangered or threatened species or harvest rare plants for your consumption.
• Encourage practices to conserve the environment, including the use of renewable resources in a sustainable manner and the conservation of non-renewable resources.