Visiting WLT project partners and reserves funded with WLT support

WLT currently works with over 20 overseas NGO partners, in over 18 different countries. Nearly all of the project sites can be visited although in some, if not many cases, the reserves are difficult to reach and inhospitable terrain and weather conditions should be taken into consideration.

Being able to speak the language of the country will be a huge asset and while most reserves do have staff who can speak English this cannot be guaranteed. If you think this may be a problem for you should check in advance.

Trail walking, excursions and activities. In all cases you will be able to see the natural habitats and walk in the reserves. In some cases you may do this unescorted, in others you will need a guide. Other excursions may also be available such as kayaking, horse-riding, night-time excursions NB: these may be subject to additional charges.

The following gives a quick overview of project areas that you can visit. Where we have "More information" and/or photos just click on the link.  We will be adding more information to these pages as we get it so please check back. We recommend that you make a final confirmation of details with our partners direct however in case of any changes since posting.

Visit Armenia

Partner	Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC)
Reserve	Khosrov Reserve
Location	SW Armenia, Caucasian Mountains
Facilities	Accommodation in a village house in Urtsadzor (x4 people) or camping at Ranger station in the mountains (also has 2 beds indoors)
Activities	Birding, horse riding, hiking, exploration of flora (especially in May/June) and Archaeological sites, art residencies
Wildlife	Bezoar Goats, Armenian Mouflon, Black Eurasian Vulture, Golden Eagle
Flora	Iris Elegantissima
Contact	Ruben Khachatryan (Director) at ruben@fpwc.org
Website	www.fpwc.org
More info	More information and photos

Visit Belize

Partner	Programme for Belize
Reserve	Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area
Location	Located in the north-west of the country (see location on Googlemap)
Facilities	Dormitory accommodation or cabanas available at both facilities
Activities	Hiking nature trails, birding, Mayan ruins, canoeing on the river lagoon
Wildlife	Over 390 sp. of birds, 200 sp. of tree, 70 sp. mammal, 30 sp. freshwater fish e.g. Harpy Eagle, Yellow Headed parrot, Jaguar, Spider Monkey
Contact	pfbel@btl.net
Website	www.pfbelize.org
More info	More information and photos

Visit Brazil

Partner	REGUA
Reserve	Guapi Assu Reserve
Location	Atlantic Rainforest only 2 hours drive from Rio de Janeiro International Airport (see location on map)
Facilities	Guapi Assu Bird Lodge, non-profit lodge sleeps up to 18 people, all meals are provided, hides for bird watching
Activities	Trekking, birding, guided tours. Tours include humid, montane and dry forest, wetlands and coastal lagoons. Also volunteer opportunities
Wildlife	Over 450 bird species including 62 Brazilian endemics and 13 threatened species
Contact	aregua@terra.com.br
Website	www.regua.co.uk
More info	More information and photos

Visit Borneo (Malaysia)

Partner	HUTAN recommends community based Red Ape Encounters (RAE)
Reserve	Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS)
Location	Sabah state, Northern Malaysian Borneo (see map). RAE operate within the KWS and within the HUTAN Sukau orang-utan research site
Facilities	RAE can link you to a variety of accommodation from homestays to B&Bs (more like backpackers) or to lodges
Activities	Exclusive access to the HUTAN-KOCP orang-utan study site, tree planting, wildlife watching, boat trips, homestays offer opportunities to join in local sports and activities with the communities e.g. fishing, handicrafts
Wildlife	Orang-utans, Proboscis monkeys, Bornean pygmy elephants, Sun bears and a variety of birdlife including Hornbills and Barred Eagle owls
Contact	Contact for RAE: Kennesh Manokaran onanix3@yahoo.com
Website	RAE: www.redapeencounters.com HUTAN: www.hutan.org.my
More info	More information and images

Visit Colombia

Partner	Fundacion ProAves
Reserve	EL Dorado, Las Tangaras, Cerulea, Paujil and Arrierto Reserves
Location	Reserves across Colombia
Facilities	Birding lodges available at the above named reserves. Teamed with Ecoturs, 100% of profits go to conservation
Activities	Birding and nature tours, volunteering, Amparo crafts
Wildlife	Variety of Colombian endemic birds and amphibians
Contact	info@ecoturs.org
Website	www.proaves.org
More info	More information and images

Visit Ecuador

Partner	Fundación Pro-Bosque
Reserve	Cerro Blanco Protected Forest
Location	Dry tropical forest on the outskirts of Guayaquil
Facilities	Camping (up to x30), eco lodge (sleeps 4)
Activities	Birding, canoeing, walking
Wildlife	Over 200 bird species, over 100 endemic plants, and over 50 mammals including the Jaguar
Contact	Tania Rios, fundacionprobosque@ymail.com, Tel. 593-86225077 or Eric at horstman.eric@gmail.com
Website	www.bosquecerroblanco.org
Blog	http://pro-forestfoundationorg.blogspot.com
More info	TBC

Partner	Fundación Jocotoco
Reserve	Buenaventura, Canandé, Jorupe, Tapichalaca
Location	Andean forest reserves across Ecuador
Facilities	Lodges at each reserve accommodate 10 - 12 people
Activities	Birding, walking
Wildlife	Over 800 birds, mammals include: Puma and Spectacled Bear
Contact	Paola Villalba at info@fjocotoco.org
Website	www.fjocotoco.org
More info	TBC

Visit Guatemala

Partner	FUNDAECO
Reserve	Laguna Grande-Sarstún Reserve
Location	Caribbean Guatemala, just south of the border with Belize
Facilities	Eco lodge and visitor centre run by the local communities
Activities	Kayaking in the unique system of lagoons, mangroves, inundated forests, walking trails in lowland and karstic mountain forests
Wildlife	Over 57 endemic sp. of plants, mammals include Neotropical otter, West Indian manatee, Howler monkeys and 5 sp. of big cat including the jaguar. Birds include the Harpy Eagle and Mangrove swallow
Contact	Marco Cerezo (General Director) at m.cerezo@fundaeco.org.gt
Website	www.fundaeco.org.gt
More info	TBC

Visit Kenya

Visit Mexico

Partner	Groupo Ecologica Sierra Gorda (GESG)
Reserve	Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve (SGBR)
Location	Queretaro State - the reserve covers 946,000 acres (see location on Googlemap)
Facilities	An association of 8 ecotourism lodges outside the reserve operated by local communities. Range of options from camping to dorms to private rooms and cabins
Activities	Wildlife and cultural tours, school eco-camps
Wildlife	15 vegetation types, over 330 bird species, over 130 mammal species
Contact	Margarita Pedraza at ecotours@sierragorda.net
Website	www.sierragorda.net
More info	TBC

Visit Paraguay

Partner	Guyra Paraguay
Reserve	Chaco/Pantanal Reserve
Location	San Rafael National Park, Paraguayan Pantanal, Asuncion Bay (see location on Googlemap)
Facilities	The Three Giants biological station (Pantanal) sleeps up to 12 people
Activities	Birding, canoeing, horse riding, fishing
Wildlife	Mammals include: Jaguar, Giant Otter. Asuncion bay is an Important Bird Area (IBA)
Contact	Rodrigo Zárate at rzarate@guyra.org.py
Website	www.guyra.org.py
More info	TBC

Visit Patagonia

Partner	Fundacion Patagonia Natural (FPN)
Reserve	Estancia la Esperanza
Location	In the buffer zone of the Valdes Peninsula, it is not accessible by public transport (see location on Googlemap)
Website	www.patagonianatural.org
More info	TBC

Visit the Philippines

Partner	Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation (PRRCFI)
Reserve	Danjugan Island
Location	The island is located off the western coast of Negros within the Philippines (see location on map)
Facilities	Basic, accommodation for max 32 people, includes shared dorms and eco-cabanas
Activities	Scuba diving, kayaking, birding, guided forest treks, Marine and Wildlife camps for 13-17 yr olds
Wildlife	7 habitat types, over 72 bird species, coral reef, 572 fish species, 2 species of marine turtle, dolphins and whales
Contact	Millie or Analyn at prrcfi@yahoo.com.ph
Website	www.prrcf.org
More info	TBC

Visit Zambia

Partner	Wildlife and Environmental Conservation Society of Zambia (WECSZ)
Reserve	Chembe Bird Sanctuary, Wildlife Camp
Location	The Chembe Bird Sanctuary is in the Copperbelt province, the Wildlife Camp in South Luangwa Valley
Facilities	Sanctuary: basic camping huts, Wildlife camp: 4 star accommodation
Activities	Sanctuary: bird-watching, fishing, forest trail walk around the lake. Wildlife camp: wildlife watching, small swimming pool, South Luangwa NP nearby
Wildlife	Sanctuary: Crocodiles, birds. Wildlife camp: Hippo, Elephant regularly within the wildlife camp grounds. Occasionally lion and leopard
Contact	Patrick Shawa at wecsz@coppernet.zm
Website	www.conservationzambia.org
More info	TBC

Visit Kites Hill (UK)

Partner	World Land Trust
Reserve	Kites Hill Reserve
Location	Cotswolds, Gloucestershire (see location of Kites Hill on Googlemap)
Facilities	Education boards, nature trail, wildlife pond. Accommodation: None through WLT but plenty of B&B’s available in the Cotswold area/nearby such as Painswick & Upton St. Leonards
Activities	Walking, wildlife watching
Wildlife	SSSI, Ancient Beech woodland, oak, bluebell, wood warbler, stock dove, x6 sp. of bat, owl, marsh tit, song thrush, starling, Hairy dragonfly and Azure damselfly. Buzzards are easily seen and if you’re lucky a Red Kite!
Contact	World Land Trust

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