Our Impact
Embracing our responsibility as a travel operator
Our carefully curated trips connect travelers with incredible environmental projects, inspiring community activists, and important sustainability practices that show the life-changing power of adventure!
Our hand-picked pioneering providers
As well as following our principles on every trip, we choose the most responsible hotels, guides, restaurants, and local partners we can find.
Despite this, we know that there are still some major gaps. We are constantly exploring ways we can improve and are on the lookout for providers with the best sustainability and ethical credentials.
We’d love to hear about new impactful hotels, restaurants, and social and environmental projects in Latin America.
Please contact our Impact Lead to propose a new partner for Kagumu Adventures – [email protected].
Our Climate Partners
Tomorrow’s Air – Carbon Capture
Investment in renewable energies and other carbon-offsetting projects is no longer enough to save our planet! We all know that we have to reduce our emissions and remove carbon that is already in the atmosphere. This is why we chose Tomorrow’s Air to partner with.
Not only do they share our passion for sustainable travel and education but they are partnered with innovative carbon removal projects.
A set contribution of $30 per person for specific groups will be donated to permanently remove 30 kg of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
If you would like to go the extra (air)mile and make your own contribution, you can do so here.
Environomica – Reforesting the Heart of the World
Environomica combines the impressive work of conserving important ecosystems with building alliances with local communities to promote sustainable agriculture in the Sierra Nevada region of Santa Marta, a much-loved region for Kagumu and many of our travelers.
For relevant groups, a carbon calculation of on-land emissions is then turned into a donation to help reforestation.
If you would like to adopt your own trees in this enchanting region of the world you can do so here. You can read more about our approach to carbon measurement and our climate action plan on our Climate Action Page.
Impact projects we support (and you visit)
Batambora, Cartagena, Colombia
This social foundation promotes Colombia's Afro-Caribbean culture and the preservation of valued traditions in the face of mass tourism with explosive, energizing music & dance. Visit Batambora here.
Cafe Urbania, Medellin, Colombia
This B corporation builds well-being and social development for vulnerable communities affected by the conflict through amazing coffee. Visit their Instagram here.
Don Carlos & Hojarasca, Carmen de Viboral
This Colombian farmer and his family-owned restaurant promotes organic, sustainable farming methods & delivers a real farm-to-fork experience. Facebook.
Qosqomposta, Cusco, Peru
This is a wonderful grassroots project offering organic food waste collection to transform a Cusco's eco-credentials. Instagram.
Urban gardening, Medellin
This is a grassroots project that is turning an urban space into a flourishing garden, this volunteer-run project teaches about the importance of composting, biodiversity and greenspace for mental health. Read our blog here.
Wirakoku, Santa Marta, Colombia
This is a foundation promoting Indigenous women’s literacy, business skills & entrepreneurship through the masterful art of traditional bag weaving. Facebook.
Proyecto Marea Recicla
This is a project that is dedicated to the collection of underwater garbage and beach cleaning along Colombia's Caribbean coast. Facebook.
ProSierra, Santa Marta, Colombia
This is a leading foundation that preserves the mind-blowing landscapes of the Sierra Nevada with environmental, social, scientific & technological projects. Visit ProSierra's page here.