If you’re all about having amazing AND eco-friendly adventures, then not any old safari experience will do. For some of the most environmentally-responsible, sustainable, authentic and kind-to-nature bush ventures, here are our TOP picks for eco experiences in Africa…
1. Xigera Safari Lodge, Botswana
In the heart of the Okavango Delta in the Moremi Game Reserve lies an eco-friendly, exclusive and immersive safari experience just waiting to be had.
Xigera Safari Lodge offers luxury accommodation (including a Baobab Treehouse where you can sleep beneath the stars!), wildlife delights, only the best amenties and panoramic views of the Delta, which is especially known for its scenic beauty, meandering water channels, lush vegetation and picturesque sunsets.
Xigera (pronounced ‘kee-jera’) aims to provide a sustainable and low-impact safari experience for the responsible traveller – driven by solar power, water treatment and responsible waste management practices and a total ban on single-use-plastics.
For bookings, information or to take a look at their eco-friendly ethos, check out their website here.
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2. Mahali Mzuri, Kenya
Mahali Mzuri, in the Maasai Mara ecosystem of Kenya, is an eco-friendly game lodge to love. It’s designed to blend in with the surrounding environment and operates on sustainable principles, including solar power, water conservation and responsible waste management.
Mahali Mzuri, which means ‘beautiful place’ in Swahili, offers guests luxury accommodation and is right in the path of the annual great migration.
Check out their website here for more information.
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3. Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa
Located in the heart of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve within the Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa, Londolozi Game Reserve strives to balance luxury safari experiences with a strong commitment to conservation and environmental responsibility.
The reserve focuses on many conservative initiatives, responsible tourism, rehabilitation and community inclusion. At Londolozi, guests can expect to find luxurious eco-friendly accommodation, delicious, fine cuisine and incredible service.
For more information and bookings, check out the website here.
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4. The Bushcamp Company, Zambia
Located in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park, The Bushcamp Company offers a collection of six exclusive bushcamps in the remote south of the park that are intimate, low-impact and focus on sustainable operations, which include solar power, organic waste management and involvement in local community projects.
Guests are guaranteed an unrivalled wildlife experience in one of the last unspoilt wilderness regions of Africa.
Take a look at their offerings here on their website.
