In celebration of Dr. Jane Goodall’s 90th birthday, G Adventures has added five ‘Jane Goodall Collection’ trips to its repertoire, including one that follows in the renowned environmentalist’s footsteps, offering participants the opportunity to observe chimpanzees in the wild in Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania, the place she began her trailblazing research in 1960 at the age of 26.

The update will also allow travellers to embark on adventures to the Amazon, Galápagos Islands, Costa Rica, and the US, with the latest itineraries bringing G’s Collection offerings to 19.

The collection, which is endorsed by Dr. Jane Goodall herself, aims to promote responsible wildlife tourism and support conservation efforts across the globe.

The new additions build on the success of the existing ‘Jane Goodall Collection’, which launched in 2016 and has empowered nearly 30,000 travellers to make a positive impact on the planet, just by having the time of their lives.

The new additions to the ‘Jane Goodall Collection’ include:

• ‘Tanzania: Chimp Trekking & Serengeti Safari’ – Part of the new Geluxe Collection, this 10-day premium active adventure from Arusha to Dar es Salaam will see travellers witness the wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater on safari, hike up Mt. Makarot for panoramic views, and walk in the footsteps of Dr. Goodall’s groundbreaking primate research on a wild chimpanzee trekking experience in Gombe Stream National Park and wrap up with a breakfast cooking experience in Mto wa Mbu village.
• ‘Amazon Riverboat Adventure In-Depth’ – Led by Amazon Reserve naturalist guides, this nine-day river cruise includes daily excursions by motorized skiff designed to reveal the exotic wildlife that calls the rainforest home, such as sloths, toucans, and pink dolphins. Along the way, travellers will visit the Amazonian Manatee Rescue Centre to learn about the efforts to rescue orphaned manatees that have fallen victim to poaching.
• ‘Iconic Wildlife of Yellowstone & Grand Teton’ – Travellers will be immersed in the best of the American West on this exploration through Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park. Under the guidance of local experts and naturalists, they will come face-to-face with an array of pristine landscapes and geological wonders, as well as abundant wildlife including grizzlies, moose, bald eagles, and the elusive grey wolf.
• ‘Costa Rica: Tortuguero, La Fortuna & Rio Celeste’ – Part of the new Geluxe Collection, this eight-day trip, starting in San Jose, takes travellers to the heart of a natural paradise while kayaking the waterways of Tortuguero National Park. Wildlife can be spotted high in the canopy on a series of hanging bridges and the nesting grounds of green and leatherback turtles will be visited, while guests stay in comfort in one-of-a-kind accommodation.
• Galapagos Express Adventure: WIlderness and Wildlife – This seven-day ‘18-to-30-somethings’ trip features snorkelling, hiking, and exploring, before slowing things down with wildlife exploration with a naturalist guide. Tour participants will visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre to observe land iguanas and tortoises up close, including the famous Galápagos tortoise, while also learning about the unique history of the ecosystems, flora, and fauna of the islands at the Galapagos National Park Interpretation Centre.

G Adventures is a partner of the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada and a portion of every Goodall Collection trip booked is donated to help support its mission to protect wildlife and work with local communities as their partners in conservation.

“I am so proud of this partnership and can’t wait for even more of our travellers to step deeper into the animal kingdom to connect with nature, recognizing the role we play in their wellbeing and preserving their habitats,” said Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures

Dr. Jane Goodall added: “Connecting with nature and having respect for animals is important for the wellbeing of our human spirit. It also gives travellers an understanding of the urgent need to protect our beautiful planet before it’s too late.”