Things we like...
We have put together a list that we hope you will find useful - full of links, website's, organisations and companies that we use, support and most of all like. Many are concerned with the environment and conservation, so you can do your little bit to help, but others are just to do with good food, stopping junk mail, good causes or things you will find useful before you go on holiday.
If you have any favourite or interesting sites - let us know on adventure@wild-africa.co.uk
Ecotricity - want clean energy? It won't cost a penny more to use wind energy. It's quick and easy to change your electricity supplier to one that doesn't burn fossil fuels. www.ecotricity.com
Ecover - a wide range of cleaning products that don't harm the environment, and are available at all good supermarkets. www.ecover.com
Breathing Places - find out how you can make a real difference to the wildlife in your neighbourhood. www.bbc.co.uk/breathingplaces
The Eden Project - we love the Eden Project - a great day out! www.edenproject.com
Inhabitat - inspiring green design for a sustainable future. www.inhabitat.com
Recycle More - the one stop re-cycling information website - find help and advice on all aspects of re-cycling. www.recycle-more.co.uk
Spam - if you want to stop the steady stream of junk e-mails filling up your inbox and junk mail clogging up your letter box. www.mpsonline.org.uk
Telesales - if you want people to stop phoning you trying to sell you things you don't want. www.tpsonline.org.uk
GOOD FOOD MATTERS!
Farmers Markets - find your local farmers market - all of them are bursting at the seems with very fresh, local and imaganitive foods - it certainly beats Tesco's! www.farmersmarkets.net or www.bigbarn.co.uk to find your local food producers.
River Cottage - the Good Life in the 21st Century, with lots of great, tasty ideas - eating seasonal foods really brings some variety and interest to your diet. www.rivercottage.net
Rick Stein - a directory of produce from his food heroes program, everyone needs good food in their life - this site even has a section on Chalky, his dog! www.rickstein.com
Fair Trade - buy fair trade banana's, tea, coffee, beer, wine, footballs, chocolate and many other products. www.fairtrade.org.uk
USEFUL TRAVEL SITES
Bradt Guides - simply the best travel guides around. www.bradt-travelguides.com
Itchy Feet - a great shop / site for all of your travelling goodies. www.itchyfeet.com
Tilley Hats and Travel Clothing - safari clothing and indestructable hats! www.tilley.com
Patagonia - a shining light in the adventure and activity clothing industry, all businesses could learn something from these guys - they make great environmentally friendly clothing. www.patagonia.com
Jessops - pretty much anything you could possibly need for taking good wildlife photographs, and they also sell binoculars - a must on every game drive. Jessops sometimes offer Travel Photography courses. www.jessops.com
Travelpharm - an excellent site that will help with all of your health considerations before you travel to Africa. www.travelpharm.com
PEOPLE THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary - a must for any visitor to Uganda, they look after orphaned chimps on a small island in Lake Victoria, raising awareness for both tourists and locals alike to help save the chimpanzee www.ngambaisland.org
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund - founded by Dian Fossey in 1978 to save the Gorillas.
Dedicated to the conservation of gorillas and their habitats in Africa through anti-poaching, regular monitoring, research, education and support of local communities, DFGFI uniquely continues to promote the ideals and vision of Dr. Dian Fossey. www.gorillafund.org
AfriCat Foundation - a non-profit organisation, committed to the long-term conservation of Namibia's large carnivores, especially cheetahs and leopards. A visit to Okonjima will give you an opportunity to witness some of AfriCat's work. www.okonjima.com
WaterAid - WaterAid is an international NGO dedicated exclusively to the provision of safe domestic water, sanitation and hygiene education to the world's poorest people. www.wateraid.org.uk
Amnesty International - campaigning for humn rights. www.amnesty.org
Rainforest Concern - established as a registered charity in 1993 to protect the world’s tropical rainforests and the incredible biodiversity they contain, together with the indigenous people who still depend on them for their survival. www.rainforestconcern.org
Save the Rhino Trust - www.savetherhino.org
Born Free - An international wildlife charity working throughout the world to prevent wild animal suffering and protect threatened species in the wild. www.bornfree.org.uk
If you have any favourite or interesting sites - let us know on adventure@wild-africa.co.uk
