Sustainable Tourism in Yasuní National Park
With your donations and membership fees, you support the Waorani Expeditions tourism project by
Pego. Through his locally led company, he offers visitors authentic insights into the culture and
habitat of the Waorani in the Ecuadorian Amazon. The expeditions are organized and guided by Pego
and other members of the Waorani community themselves. Central to this experience is respectful
interaction with nature, the preservation of traditional knowledge, and a genuine exchange on an
equal footing between guests and the indigenous community.
This community-based tourism model creates sustainable income opportunities for families in
Nenkepare. At the same time, it helps pass on their culture and associated knowledge to the next
generation while strengthening the long-term protection of their rainforest. Sustainable tourism
offers a vital alternative to economic activities that can harm both people and nature.
The Most Impactful Support: A trip to Nenkepare
The most sustainable way to support this project is by participating in an expedition. Each journey
generates direct income for the Waorani community and strengthens a tourism model developed
and driven by the people themselves.
At the same time, you can expect an extraordinary experience: You will discover the Amazon from
the perspective of its original inhabitants, immerse yourself in their culture, and experience the
rainforest in a way that goes far beyond an ordinary trip. Personal encounters foster understanding,
mutual respect, and often memories and friendships that last a lifetime.
Your donations and membership fees also help continuously develop the project. They have already
funded Pego’s training as an official tour guide and the legal registration of the lodge as a business.
Today, they are invested in expanding infrastructure, improving equipment, and ensuring the long-
term preservation of this sustainable tourism offering.
With your contribution – whether through a donation, membership, or participation in an expedition
– you strengthen the self-determination of the Waorani and help preserve one of the most
biodiverse habitats on Earth for future generations.
Would you like to plan an expedition?
We are happy to put you in touch with Pego, or you can contact him directly through his Website, instagram or facebook.
