Kodama

Our Wildlife Pledge

Find out more about our Wildlife Welfare Policy , co-designed with World Animal Protection.

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    No performances, fights, or races

    E.g. dolphin/orca shows, circuses, bullfighting, rodeos.

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    No close interaction with wildlife

    E.g. no riding, touching, bathing, feeding, swimming, or photo ops with wildlife.

  • 03

    No chasing or provoking wildlife

    E.g. chasing animals at safaris or baiting wildlife for photos.

  • 04

    No wildlife trade, hunting, or sport fishing

    No trophy/ canned hunting, consuming wildlife products, or any sport that treats animals as targets.

  • 05

    No aquariums

    We support the empty the tanks movement.

  • 06

    No riding or sledding unless verified

    Activities like camel/horse riding and dog sledding has become harmful mainly due to tourist volumes - many are ill-treated with little regard to their welfare.

On the road with us

  • Christian Church in Laomudeng, Yunnan, China

    Christianity in Yunnan: French missionaries and a new frontier

    April 2026

    Deep in Western Yunnan is the UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Three Parallel Rivers region. Here's the story of how Christianity took root — and what these border communities are navigating today.

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  • Travel experiences vetting: how do we do it?

    November 2025

    We often get asked: How exactly do you vet travel experiences? This blog describes how we do it, and is constantly being updated to reflect our latest approach and thinking.

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  • New Zealand road trip: itinerary, Kiwi, Kea, and Lord of the Rings

    November 2025

    What do to in New Zealand? Here we share a two-week road trip itinerary across New Zealand, crafted for wildlife and nature lovers, and Hobbit & Lord of the Rings fans.

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  • a picture of snow leopard on a rock

    Seeking Snow Leopard in the Qinghai-Tibet plateau, China

    October 2025

    Kodama Travel is proud to offer the Snow Leopard Safari Tour, run by expert Tibetan guide, Renqing, who has worked on numerous wildlife documentaries, including Frozen Planet and The Velvet Queen. Book now for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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  • Beluran, Borneo

    Beyond Orangutans: A Conservation Journey in Borneo

    October 2025

    Our six-day journey through Sabah, Borneo: from the famous Kinabatangan to the lesser-known Beluran and Tawau Hills' primary rainforests. And the messy reality of conservation in one of the world's most biodiverse islands.

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  • Lord of the Rings filiming locations in Queenstown, New Zealand

    April 2025

    For many LOTR fans, a trip to New Zealand is akin to a pilgrimage - after all, both the LOTR and the Hobbit trilogies are filmed exclusively in the country. Here we round up their filming locations around Queenstown

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  • Baja California Sur — where the desert meets the sea

    November 2024

    From whales in winter to mobulas in spring, Baja California Sur, Mexico, is a perfect destination for ocean lovers.

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  • colourful stripe houses in Aveiro

    A short trip along Portugal’s coast

    July 2024

    A long weekend getaway in Porto, and a road trip to Aveiro, Costa Nova, and Nazaré.

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  • Three things you need to know about starting scuba diving

    March 2024

    Scuba diving can open up a new world. Three things to know when you start scuba diving as a beginner.

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  • How to photograph the Northern Lights

    February 2024

    Seeing the Northern Lights is many people’s dream, but how do you capture them in a photograph? We have prepared some tips for shooting with a digital camera or a mobile phone.

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Why travel with us?

Founded by conservationists

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Founded by conservationists

Our mission is to use travel to support wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, and the communities that protect them.

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Rooted In The Love For Travel

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Rooted In The Love For Travel

Connecting deeply with a place - its environment, wildlife and people - and returning home with a renewed appreciation of the world.

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Journey beyond the ordinary

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Journey beyond the ordinary

One exceptional moment can define an entire journey, that's why we carefully craft and curate every experience.

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