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Four amazing spots to have an African eco-friendly experience

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…

Wildlife roaming free in the Okavango Delta in the Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana. Photo: canva

1. Xigera Safari Lodge, Botswana

Xigera Safari Lodge is perfectly designed to blend into its natural surroundings. Photo @AhaJonathan / twitter

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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Safari sightings are unlike anything else in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Photo: canva

2. Mahali Mzuri, Kenya

Mahali Mzuri in Kenya. Photo: @richardbranson / twitter

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

Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa. Photo: @discoverafrica / twitter

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

Unwind at The Bushcamp Company in Zambia. Photo: @TheBushcampCo / twitter

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.

Sundeeka Mungroo

Sundeeka Mungroo is a content writer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for I Love South Africa and The South African. She lives in the beautiful Mother City and loves exploring all that South Africa has to offer.

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