Destinations include Morocco, Guyana, Kenya, Ecuador and Namibia and more, with the new trips complementing Original’s collection of indigenous experiences launched earlier this month.
The 11-night flight-inclusive Safari and Coast: Classic Kenya leads in from £4,565pp, based on two sharing, features accommodation at the Il Ngwesi eco-lodge and game reserve, which supports six Maasai villages.
Original’s eight-night flight-inclusive Atlas Mountain Explorer – Marrakech itinerary, meanwhile, leads in from £1,470pp based on two sharing and takes guests to the Kasbah du Toubkal community project which is part Berber-owned and helps keep Toubkal National Park open and accessible "to all who respect it".
Stays at the lodge help the community preserve the natural environment and support the local population, as well as NGOs such as the Education for All initiative.
Tom Barber, co-founder of Original Travel, said: "When it comes to responsible travel, community-based tourism is a key component... tourism experiences and accommodation managed and/or owned by local communities, and where the economic benefits are proven to remain in the community rather than ending up offshore.
"While it is by no means prescribed, many community-based tourism experiences also have a sustainability angle or encourage visitors to learn about the local culture and way of life through authentic interactions."
Barber added: "We believe a growing focus on community-based tourism will only help to make travel what it should be: A genuine force for good, and our aim is to greatly increase the number of these experiences and accommodation providers over time.
"We will inform clients when accommodation or experiences are owned by the local community, so they can make informed decisions on where their money can have the most positive impact."
