Samar Magic Tours is committed to responsible travel in Mongolia. We demonstrate the principles of responsible travel, respecting the nomadic Mongolian people, the nomadic culture and the local environments.
- In Mongolia, 27.8% of the population lives below the national poverty line in 2020 (https://www.adb.org/countries/mongolia/poverty).
- In Mongolia, the proportion of employed population below $1.90 purchasing power parity a day in 2021 is 0.1% (https://www.adb.org/countries/mongolia/poverty).
- For every 1,000 babies born in Mongolia in 2020, 15 die before their 5th birthday (https://www.adb.org/countries/mongolia/poverty).
Waste & Toilets management needs to be improved in Mongolia: Most parks in Mongolia lack organized systems for waste collection and disposal. As visitor numbers increase, litter and untreated sewage pollute soil and water resources, impact wilderness values, and reduce visitor satisfaction. Solutions tailored to Mongolia's arid landscape and the remoteness of many parks require a combination of approaches, such as:
- Non-flushing toilet systems for tour camps, campsites, and car parks.
- Small, de-centralized wastewater treatment plants.
- Upgrading existing landfill sites.
- Mobilizing community waste management teams to operate and maintain public toilets and campsites (https://blogs.adb.org/blog/blue-skies-and-green-steppe-developing-sustainable-tourism-mongolia).
Here are some of the responsible travel features that Samar Magic Tours includes in our Mongolia trips:
- Staying in Mongolian traditional tents (Gers) locally owned accommodation, outside of Ulaanbaatar city.
- Purchasing souvenirs from local Mongolian artisans.
- Minimizing plastic waste in the countryside of Mongolia.
- Offering real nomadic life experiences.
- Buying Mongolian locally produced food and drink.
- Offering eco-friendly Mongolia trips.
- Protecting the local environments, ecosystems and National Parks.