Trekking & Expeditions

Yurts, Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan

All campsites are set up with a designated toilet area and human waste is buried at least six inches deep and 200ft from water, the campsite and any trails. Toilet paper is carried out Biodegradable soap is used for washing dishes and washing is carried out 200ft away from streams or lakes, where possible, and […]

We Team Up With LifeStraw

To help reduce plastic waste, Untamed Borders have launched a new water bottle initiative, offering guests the option of a free Lifestraw filter bottle when booking on any fixed date group trip. Lifestraw bottles can be filled up from any water source, dramatically reducing the need for single-use plastic bottles while travelling. With most Untamed Borders […]

Planting Trees in Afghanistan

Planting trees in Afghanistan

Trees have long been casualties of extreme poverty and war in Afghanistan, with many people in remote areas having little choice but to cut down forests to build houses, fuel stoves and keep warm in winter. According to the UN, trees now cover just 1.5% of Afghanistan’s land. Untamed Borders have committed to donating a portion […]