Lesotho, Eswatini and Mozambique holiday

Planet

Carbon Reduction:

We operate a strict no litter policy on our tours and insist that all litter from travellers, guides and drivers is taken back to the hotels where it can be properly disposed of. In conjunction with our local team we work with hotels and guesthouses to implement best practices when it comes to environmental matters This includes basic things like not replacing towels each day, as well as saving electricity and turning lights off.

Bringing a reusable water bottle is a great idea and if purchasing any snacks, it is best to avoid excess packaging.

Environment and Wildlife:

One of the focusses of this tour is on the incredible wildlife Eswatini has to offer and we spend a proportion of this tour visiting Mkhaya Game reserve as well as Tsehlanyane National Park in Lesotho. In Mozambique, we visit the Bazaruto Archipelago, a protected area for marine wildlife.

Tourism is vital in helping to preserve such areas, many of which are home to endangered species, and the entrance fees included as part of this tour help to pay for maintenance and conservation efforts.

When exploring these areas we ensure that we stick to the tracks and trails so as not to damage sometimes fragile environments.

People

Local Economy:

We always try to ensure that local people benefit from our presence. When exploring the national parks and reserves we try to employ the services of local guides, from the areas that we visit; not only are they able to offer greater insights and a more intimate connection with the place, but this helps to ensure that some of the income generated by our visit filters back to local communities rather than just being funnelled to centralised institutions. This also helps to show local communities that there is a financial benefit for them in preserving the natural environment.

Employment, Inclusivity and Diversity:

Where possible we encourage our travellers to spend their money with local businesses; for this reason we do not include meals where it is feasible to eat outside of the hotels, in order that local restaurants are able to benefit from the presence of tourism, rather than the income being channelled just to the hotel.

Most people like to take photos on their travels, and it’s sometimes easy to forget that the photogenic person in front of you may not want their picture taken. We always ask if it’s okay, and respect their wishes if they say no.