15 October 2025

In this week’s episode of our sustainability travel series, CEO Robert Godwin takes us deep into the forests of Uganda, where dedicated conservation efforts by former poachers – now trained as conservationists – are helping Mountain Gorillas return from the brink of extinction.

We are reminded of the words of the late Jane Goodall: “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you.”

The hopeful story of the Mountain gorillas is a powerful example of what’s possible when we seek to have a positive impact on the planet and communities around us.

 

 

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