Take a camel ride through the desert

Although it may seem counter-productive, taking a camel trek through the desert can help support local communities and thus ensure that camels receive adequate care and food. With more and more people giving up the nomadic lifestyle, herds of camels can become redundant. Sometimes the only feasible way for people to keep their animals is to use them to offer rides to visitors.

Only ride animals that look healthy and whose handler seems concerned about the animal’s welfare. Support individuals and organisations that respect their animals and treat them with kindness and compassion. Also, ensure that you pay a fair price for the experience. While it may be tempting to haggle for the lowest price possible, be aware that this may ultimately result in inadequate funds to take care of the animal or to seek veterinary assistance if the creature falls sick.