Gondwana Ecotours

10/02/2025

We’re often asked about the meaning behind the name “Gondwana Ecotours”.

The short answer is that we’re named after the ancient supercontinent, Gondwanaland.

But this story spans millions of years and thousands of miles, culminating into the name, ethos, and mission that define who we are.

Read the full story on our blog: https://bit.ly/3Cv0GKd

We’re named after the ancient supercontinent, Gondwanaland. But this story spans millions of years and thousands of miles...

07/02/2025

Winter in Alaska is pretty special 💚

Some awesome photos from our Northern Lights tour this week!

03/02/2025

There's just one day left to vote for us for Green Matters' Best Tourism Organizations award!

We are so thrilled to be nominated for in this category. Thank you so much to everyone who has already voted for Gondwana Ecotours!

If you'd like to support Gondwana, you can vote for us using the green button at the bottom of the webpage, until February 4, 2025, at 11:59 a.m. ET: https://bit.ly/4hG0Mh0

The winners will be announced on February 13, 2025.

Thank you so much for your support of Gondwana Ecotours!

30/01/2025

A slightly different post from us today, but an important one.

The Alaska Board of Game recently approved Proposal 75. The proposal gives the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) the authority to remove wolves, brown bears, and black bears in parts of Game Unit 16, a wilderness area between Denali National Park and Lake Clark National Park

This proposal includes allowing ADFG to use helicopters and other aircraft to kill the animals because it applies to areas that are inaccessible by other means. The overall goal is to help hunters harvest more moose. Now that it has passed, ADFG has the authority to carry this out without public input.

People who oppose the proposal argue that the science used to justify the plan is outdated, and there will be a high cost for taxpayers with little benefit. There is also an argument that the proposal will have a negative impact on wildlife populations in and around Denali and Lake Clark National Parks, due to the proximity.

Predators are keystone species that keep ecosystems in balance, and ecosystems naturally support a certain amount of predators and prey based on available resources. Habitat quality and availability are significant factors in prey population health, outside of just predator numbers alone. This is especially true in large, open ecosystems, such as Alaska, where predator recolonization is likely after a removal like this.

Many people signed petitions and spoke out against this proposal. Advocates stress that these animals deserve protection, and efforts to challenge the program will continue. Bears and wolves may not have a voice, but humans do. The proposal passed, but humans can, and will, keep fighting to protect wildlife.

25/01/2025

There's still time to vote for us for Green Matters' Best Tourism Organizations award!

We are so pleased to be nominated in this category. A huge thank you to those who have already voted!

If you support Gondwana and our mission, we would love it if you could vote for us: https://bit.ly/4hm6RPs

You can vote for us once per day, using the green button at the bottom of the webpage, until February 4, 2025, at 11:59 a.m. ET. The winners will be announced on February 13, 2025.

Thank you for your support of Gondwana!

21/01/2025

We thought we'd counteract with our own Green Tuesday! 🌳💚🌍🍀🌲

Checkout this gorgeous Gondwana greenery from Costa Rica, Alaska, Rwanda, and Tanzania

17/01/2025

Did you see us in the New York Times?!

We're thrilled to share that our founder, Jared Sternberg, was quoted in a recent New York Times article about the Northern Lights! 🌌

Our Northern Lights Tour is a guest favorite, with an impressive 99% of participants witnessing the aurora at least once over the past three years.

It's an honor to help travelers check this awe-inspiring natural phenomenon off their bucket lists. Ready to experience the magic for yourself?

Read the article here: https://nyti.ms/3Wi0iW8

And check out our Northern Lights Tours: https://bit.ly/40nhc6T

This photo was taken on our tour earlier this month!

14/01/2025

We're thrilled to say that Gondwana Ecotours has been nominated for Green Matters' Best Tourism Organizations award!

If you support Gondwana and our mission, we would love it if you could vote for us: https://bit.ly/4aglxgC

You can vote for us once a day, using the green button at the bottom of the webpage, until February 4, 2025, at 11:59 a.m. ET. The winners will be announced on February 13, 2025.

Thank you for your support!

10/01/2025

A young lion lies perfectly camouflaged in the grass of the savannah 🌾

This photo was taken on our Great Migration Safari in Tanzania

06/01/2025

We spent New Year's Eve watching the most spectacular fireworks display on Earth

Taken on our Northern Light's Adventure last week

25/12/2024

The reindeer are looking a little different these days...

We wish you a happy and peaceful holiday season from all of us at Gondwana Ecotours ❄️

19/12/2024

We’re happy to announce that the Gondwana family is growing as we welcome two… gorillas!

Via the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Research Centre we have adopted Nyirindekwe and his mother Bukima, who are part of the Musilikale family.

The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Research Centre are the world's largest and longest-running organization that is fully dedicated to gorilla conservation.

Their approach involves close collaboration with local governments, communities, and partners from around the world with the aim of conserving. protecting, and studying gorillas and their habitats in Africa.

Everything they do is to help gorillas and people—an ethos we wholeheartedly support.

We’re so happy and proud to support the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Research Centre. Our guests have such a fun and educational experience when we visit the Centre in Rwanda on our Gorilla Trekking tours

Check out their page to learn more about the incredible work—you may even spot some footage of Nyirindekwe and Bukima! If you’d like to support their work, or adopt a gorilla of your own, visit their website

17/12/2024

In Costa Rica there's wildlife everywhere you look... even under the leaves!

09/12/2024

The Northern Lights lately... 🌌

These incredible photos were taken on our Northern Lights Adventure last week by Kyle, a brilliant Aurora guide

06/12/2024

We’re happy to say our Norway: Western Fjords Adventure recently featured in the Boston Globe!

Our curated adventure to Norway’s western fjords includes unspoiled scenery and centuries-old coastal culture in charming towns

It's a fantastic tour of one of Norway's most stunning regions, packed with adventure, culture, history, comfort, style, and tasty cuisine!

Check out the feature here: https://bit.ly/4fYJeMz

29/11/2024

It really is no surprise that the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania made Condé Nast Traveler's list of the best places to visit in 2025. The dramatic landscapes and abundance of iconic wildlife in Tanzania can't be beaten

The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unbroken caldera, measuring 100 square miles.

Ngorongoro's crater habitat teems with wildlife. It is home to the critically endangered black rhinoceros, as well as one of the densest lion populations in Africa. Other animals to look out for are hippos, zebras, elephants, wildebeest, and more!

On our Tanzania: Great Migration Safari we visit the Ngorongoro Crater and experience the best of Tanzania on our locally crafted safari

Read the full list here: https://bit.ly/414If93

25/11/2024

Northern Lights season is in full swing, and the Aurora has really been putting on a show for our guests lately!

22/11/2024

Enjoy these highlights from our Argentina: Patagonia & Mendoza Adventure last week!

We love seeing guests' photos from our trips and reliving the amazing memories

On this tour, we follow the spine of the Andes with an expert local guide. We start in wine country in the north, and make our way down to the peaks and glacial lakes of Patagonia in the south.

Spectacular scenery, world-class wine, and exciting wildlife encounters make a trip to Argentina incredibly special