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| Ecotourism |  Ecotourism is the ecological tourism that calls to ecologically conscious individuals. Usually it means traveling to such places where flora and fauna are the main attractions. This kind of traveling is a great opportunity for those who are seeking to comprehend the environment around them. Such trip gives the understanding of human impacts and a greater appreciation of our own natural habitats.
Ecotourism consists of programs that minimize the negative aspects of traditional tourism on the environment and improve the cultural integrity of local people.
In general, people who take part in ecotourism activities make a valuable contribution into environmental flourishing? As they follow such ecotourism principles as: minimize impact and build environmental and cultural awareness, respect.
If you want to become an ecotourist, than tour operators will guide you to a wildlife reserve and let you take photos of all possible plants and animals. You will stay in a cozy lodge in the rainforest and take a daylong excursion on foot and by boat with a high probability of seeing monkeys, birds and even big cats like pumas and jaguars.
Taking into consideration that ecotourism doesn’t require any special skills and that most people like wildlife, the number of ecotourists is increasing very quickly. If you are a beginner than day trips to national parks or to jungle lodges are just for you. Hire a guide who knows the local area, knows where animals hide and their behavior during a particular season. If it’s not your first trip, than you can go to extremes and see rare wildlife. This means that you will get a chance to see many animals within a few steps. You can spend a great deal of time searching and waiting.
Ecotourism tips:
1. Weather conditions. Keep in mind that usually the weather in tropical places is extremely hot and sticky. Besides raining seasons which last for weeks, a strong boat of rain can occur even during dry seasons, so it is a good idea to take some waterproof and easy drying clothing. You will need also sun protection (hats, sunglasses, sunscreen) in most rainforest locations and especially in such rainforest locations like rivers and lagoons.
2. Food and water. When traveling in a strange country eating unusual foods and the chance to drink unfiltered water is frequent, as are certain ailments. It is recommended to have such medicines to counter these travel illnesses as antibiotics and diarrhea medicine. Try to drink only bottled water in tropical areas as there is a great chance for cholera and water borne diseases there.
3. Emergency. The biggest safety concern for ecotourists is to avoid getting lost in the wilderness. Tropical forests can go for thousands of miles in every direction. If you won’t be careful in following marked trails or take at least one wrong turn you can easily lost in an impassable jungles, where it is difficult to convey any rescues. If you still want to hick on your own, provide yourself with satellite tracking systems like GPS.
4. Animal bites. You should inspect and treat any spider, snake or other bites immediately. If it is possible, try to take a photo of the animal or remember how it looks like, this information will be very useful for doctor in determining the kind of treatment necessary.
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