Namibia guided lodge safari

Planet

Carbon reduction

By travelling in a small group, led by a local guide, we ‘tread lightly’ to minimise our impact on local resources and the environment.
We use smaller, locally run accommodation, versus big hotel chains which have a bigger impact on the surrounding environments.
All of the accommodation we stay at uses locally sourced produce and supplies which have not been transported long distances.
Vegetarian options are available at all the accommodations and restaurants we use.
Energy-saving bulbs and water conservation signs are common in our accommodations.

Environment and wildlife

Our trips adhere to ABTA’s industry-leading animal welfare guidelines to ensure the best possible practices with regard to working animals and wildlife viewing.
We work with our partners on the ground to proactively eliminate or reduce waste, for example, eliminating all single-use plastic water bottles and instead providing refills for re-usable bottles.
During wildlife safaris and game drives we behave responsibly with any wildlife we may come into contact with and this is reinforced by our staff and by an environmental code of conduct posted in every vehicle we use.
Twenty-five percent of all park entrance fees paid are reinvested by the MET (Ministry of Environmental and Tourism) through the Game Products Trust Fund into essential infrastructure and services related to tourism in the parks of Namibia. So, by running our game drives in Etosha National Park, we are contributing to local community initiatives and helping to fund the protection of the wide range of species which live there.
On this trip we also visit the Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre. This centre was set up to assist with the long-term conservation of the large carnivores in Namibia through research, education and rehabilitation. We will meet the resident cheetahs (cheetahs are the most endangered big cat in Africa, but Namibia has the largest free-roaming population in the world) and learn about the conservation efforts taking place.

People

Local economy

The use of a local guide means our customers will be well informed about local traditions, and cultural and social sensitivities.
This trip brings income and opportunity to the destination community through the inclusion of locally owned accommodation and restaurants, the emphasis on eating locally produced food and support of other local enterprise.
Clients can further support the local economy by buying beer brewed in the area or trying regional specialities, such as mowpane worms.
We visit Swakopmund, which is a small German colonial resort town with quaint cake shops and coffee houses and a centre for adrenaline activities. This is a great chance to support locally owned businesses and learn about Namibian culture on an optional township tour.
There are plenty of craft markets in Swakopmund, as well as en route to Etosha, selling wooden carvings, jewellery and material Herero dolls. We encourage clients to purchase souvenirs from local craftsmen to sustain their work.