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CarbonScored

A world-first carbon scoring system.

As part of our commitment to make travel more sustainable and a force for good, we created the world's first carbon scoring system for tailor-made holidays. It's called CARBONSCORED.

At Far and Wild, we create an infinite number of holidays; wildlife ranging from whales to warthogs, beautiful beaches, five-star hotels or sleeping out under the stars, whatever you want, we can do it, and even better, we can carbon score it all.

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Carbon Scoring

What do we mean when talk about carbon scoring your holiday? We mean calculating the average amount of CO2kge (carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases) emitted into the atmosphere from each person taking that holiday. Your score will depend on how you get to your destination(s), how you travel within them, the accommodation you stay in, how long your holiday is, and the activities you undertake.

Image: Lemala Nanyuki can proudly boast that over 80% of their power needs come from renewable energy.

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What makes our scoring system different?

When we looked at existing carbon scoring solutions, we found they had set models that weren't designed for the complex dynamics of a tailor-made holiday. The assumptions employed to establish a carbon score were so broad that ultimately they eroded any real meaning in the end number – thus invalidating what we were trying to do.

So, we decided to create our own carbon-scoring framework and we worked with eCollective to do it.

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What do you measure?

Our detailed score measures the carbon output of every step of your tailor-made holiday, from international flights, to the average occupancy of a property, the amount of diesel or other fuel used to power the camp’s electricity generator, how water is sourced, where your accommodation sources their food, and so on. All these individual elements are combined to give a holiday a carbon footprint score.

You can read our full methodology here.

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How to get your score

As standard, when providing a quote for your holiday, we include a tailor-made carbon quote too. If you are interested in learning more, we can go into more detail and talk you through where the carbon output of your holiday comes from.

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Giving back to the planet

At Far and Wild, as well as encouraging clients and suppliers to engage in less carbon-heavy travel activities, we also offset the carbon of any trips undertaken by our team, and we encourage all of our clients to add carbon offsetting to their trips too.

We're proud to work with Ecologi, an environmental organization that invests in carbon removal and forest protection projects around the world including investing in renewable energies, biochar production, mangrove and seagrass planting, and of course, tree planting, in almost all of the locations we sell holidays to. Their carbon avoidance solutions are community-led, mixing environmental protection with poverty reduction, education, and conservation.

Shirley Newman

What can I say….my son and myself had the most wonderful time in Kenya thanks to the first-class itinerary that Ben and Louise put together for us. We spoke with Ben many times to ensure he ‘got it right’. This was our 2nd visit to Kenya, and it certainly lived up to our expectations and memories. We stayed in four locations, firstly at the wonderful El Karama Lodge, Laikipia Wildlife Conservancy, where we even had a visit from Ruth from Far and Wild! Then, for a return visit, to Saruni Samburu, which is absolutely stunning and still one of our favourite places in the world. Next came Basecamp Mara Camp, where we saw our first Cheetah, the only animal we didn’t see on our first visit. After that, onto the wonderful Leopards Hill in the Naiboisho Conservancy, what a way to spend the last four days of this trip. Here we finally spent many hours with a beautiful leopard. Throughout our time in Kenya, we saw many lions, giraffes, elephants, ostriches, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards, to name just a few. Nothing was too much trouble for all the staff; we cannot have been looked after any better. Since our return again Ben phoned to see how it went in addition to emails. I would highly recommend Far and Wild; they are so knowledgeable and have personally visited the lodges and areas. We are already planning another visit, and we cannot wait.

16 Aug 2025
Elizabeth Spells

I have just returned from the most amazing trip to Tanzania, booked with Far & Wild. Everything went so smoothly from the first time I spoke with them. The planning was great, the itinerary was perfect for us, and the lodges were amazing. We spent 10 nights with an amazing guide, travelling through Northern Tanzania and even got to see the migration, which was a lifetime ambition of mine. This wasn't our first safari, so we were nervous as to how it would compare, but it was spot on. We're particularly grateful that she suggested a private 'bush lunch' in the Ngorongoro Crater as the public picnic spot was very busy! I will certainly be using them again to book our next trip....we're thinking of a relaxing beach stay next time to get over the excitement of safari!

17 Sept 2025
Orla Rhodes

Just back from another amazing F&W organised trip to Namibia with the family (8 adults). Having been there before, Alistair tailored our trip to include our favourite locations and added a new one for us, Okonjima Plains camp, which we loved.The quality of accommodation and guiding, activities, food and drinks was exceptional throughout. Although not inexpensive I felt it was good value for the level of luxury we had. Kwessi Dunes, Shipwreck lodge, Ongava, Okonjima with pit stops Windhoek (city tour recommended ), Swakopmund (Sandwich Harbour and Walvis Bay tour) and Grootberg lodge (best sundowner drive )

31 Jul 2024
Arnhild Schia

We had a wonderful trip to São Tomé and Príncipe - a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea with paradise (almost empty) beaches and jungle forest. It was all well organised by Far and Wild and we stayed at Omali lodge at Sao Tome, then on Roca Sundy, and Sunday Praia at Principe - a great combination of different types of resorts/hotels. Omali is close to Sao Tome town with its colonial buildings, markets, hustle and bustle. Roca Sunday gives an old plantation experience and Sundy Praia a luxury beach experience. Very friendly (from time to time a bit slow) service, great fresh food, specifically if you like fish/seafood, vegetables and fruits (almost all sourced locally). Nice temperature between 23 and 30 degrees Celsius, nice swimming conditions. We really recommend this for those who want to experience a pristine destination with few other tourists and friendly and welcoming people. The islands also feel (and I believe are) very safe. At Principe, there are no dangerous animals, snakes or whatever, and it was great to be able to hike in the jungle without being very conscious of where to put your hands and feet. Go before everyone else does!

3 Jul 2024
Henri Papenfus

Back home again, basking in the joys of a superb safari. Every aspect you arranged for us, including linking up with Mack Air and Wild Horizons locally to transport us. The choice of camps, Camp Hwange in Zimbabwe and Muchenenje Safari Lodge in Botswana, was spot on and exactly what we had hoped for - ideally situated, comfortable, in good surroundings, and with excellent wildlife on the doorstep and throughout the wider country. The service staff in each looked after us very well, catering was excellent, and the game guides were professional, knowledgeable and helpful. The weather was, as usual for that part of the world, also good at the time of our visit. Blue skies and stunning sunsets. Warm but not too hot during the day, although quite cold at sunrise when viewing game. The viewing started. You made us happy, and we recommend you to similar safari enthusiasts with confidence.

28 Jun 2024
AC

Far and Wild went above and beyond to make sure my trip to Zambia was special. I would definitely recommend them and their services to anyone wanting to travel to Africa.

5 Jun 2024
Tiny

Lovely holiday at the amazing Almanara on Galu beach, a beach like no other. Far and Wild excelled themselves from beginning to end of our holiday in beautiful Kenya.... What a country!,

5 Jun 2024
Stodge

Wow! These guys are amazing. Can’t recommend them highly enough. Friendly AND efficient! Sorted out our trip (last minute and lots of different family member needs, sorry!) in record time and everything worked like clockwork. Trip of a lifetime to the Masai Mara. Will be back (and use F&W again!)!

5 Jun 2024
Fiona C

It was a dreamy holiday on the Kenyan Coast - Far and Wild, their efficiency and professionalism allowed us to relax and be the happiest family alive !! We cannot fault them, their care and understanding of what we wanted from a holiday ensured we had the most memorable trip. We will be booking with them again for sure!

5 Jun 2024

Power to our customers

  • One reason we launched this world-first initiative is to empower our customers to make informed decisions and be able to compare holidays in a new way.

What gets measures, gets managed

  • Carbon-scoring trips increase sustainable travel as a valuable commodity which helps lead to change.

Challenge ourselves

  • Finally, it also confronts us to look at our carbon score as a company and work towards reducing this.

Would you like to travel more sustainably?

Speak to a sustainable travel expert.

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Alistair

Travel Expert