Our Commitment to Sustainability
Preserving Africa's Heritage for Future Generations
At African Safari Collective, sustainability isn’t just a practice—it’s a core value that guides everything we do. Through our partnerships with exceptional lodges, we embrace sustainable practices, uplift local communities, and lead conservation efforts. These initiatives are a testament to our commitment to preserving Africa’s natural beauty and enhancing the well-being of its people. Join us in our journey to make a positive impact, one safari at a time.
Pillars of Sustainabillity
Our Pillars
CONSERVATION
Protecting Africa’s Wildlife.
Conservation is more than a mission; it’s our way of life. The African Safari Collective is passionately dedicated to protecting and preserving Africa’s incredible wildlife and natural habitats. Through our extensive conservation efforts, such as anti-poaching initiatives, habitat restoration, and endangered species protection, we are actively working to ensure the survival of the continent’s majestic creatures. By choosing our lodges, you are supporting vital conservation work that helps maintain the biodiversity and natural beauty of Africa for generations to come.
CARBON
Embracing Sustainable Practices
At African Safari Collective, sustainability isn’t just a practice—it’s a core value that guides everything we do. Through our partnerships with exceptional lodges, we embrace sustainable practices, uplift local communities, and lead conservation efforts. These initiatives are a testament to our commitment to preserving Africa’s natural beauty and enhancing the well-being of its people. Join us in our journey to make a positive impact, one safari at a time.
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
Empowering Communities, Enriching Lives.
At the heart of the African Safari Collective is a profound commitment to uplifting and empowering the local communities. Our lodges actively engage in various initiatives to support education, healthcare, and local entrepreneurship. Whether it’s through creating sustainable food security projects, supporting local schools, or providing vocational training, we believe in building a brighter future for the people who are the soul of our regions. Join us in our journey of collaboration and see how your stay contributes to meaningful, lasting change in the communities we love.
Conservation Projects
Conservation
African Safari Collective takes pride in their dedication to conservation, working tirelessly to protect and preserve the natural habitats and wildlife in their care. Initiatives include removing invasive species, expanding habitats for endangered species, anti-poaching efforts, and general wildlife management. Their commitment ensures the continued survival of Africa's unique biodiversity.
Alien Vegetation Control
Removing invasive species to restore natural habitats.
Bird Conservation
Conducting bird ringing to study and protect local bird populations.
Black Rhino Range Expansion
Increasing habitat for black rhinos.
Rhino Management
Implementing strategies to protect rhinos from poaching.
Zululand Conservation Trust
Working on preserving natural habitats and wildlife.
Endangered Species Reintroduction
Reintroducing endangered species to their native habitats.
Pangolin Conservation
Focusing on protecting one of the world's most endangered mammals.
Wildlife Warriors
Individuals actively involved in protecting wildlife.
Ezemvelo Anti-Poaching Unit
Supporting anti-poaching efforts through equipment funding.
Preserving Heritage and Nature
Maintaining a 5000-acre game reserve and historically significant sites using sustainable practices.
Carbon
Embracing Sustainable Practices
African Safari Collective lodges are committed to reducing their carbon footprint through various sustainable operational practices. Efforts include Water conservation efforts include the by installing installation of boreholes, harvesting of rainwater, recycling grey water and repairing existing water systems. promoting The use of permaculture gardens to supports sustainable agriculture and also reduces water consumption. The use of using solar power, solar cookers, insulated wonderbags for cooking to helps reduce our energy consumption. Purchasing local produce from community members further reduces our carbon footprint. s and implementing general conservation practices such as recycling programs, energy management, and reforestation.
Carbon
Breeding Bees for Biodiversity
Bees contribute to the overall biodiversity of our permaculture gardens and obviously also provide us with liquid gold for our guests.
Water Conservation
Installing boreholes, harvesting rainwater, and reusing greywater in indigenous gardens.
Waste Reduction
Reusing glass wine bottles and insulated flasks to eliminate single-use plastics.
Permaculture Gardens
Supporting sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.
Solar Power Usage
Reducing carbon footprint through solar energy.
Eco-Friendly Building Practices
Utilizing green building principles and local labor for construction projects.
Community and Conservation
At the heart of African Safari Collective’s mission is the upliftment and development of local communities. Through various educational and economic projects, they ensure that local people benefit directly from tourism. Initiatives include supporting local entrepreneurs, improving educational facilities, funding vegetable garden maintenance, and enhancing food security. They also provide safe spaces, nutritious meals, and educational resources for children. Hover over images on desktop, and click images on mobile to learn more
Small Business Incubator
Supporting local entrepreneurs by helping market products like Maduna’s Marvelous Mats and Nguni Skins.
Sakhile Centre of Learning
Improving safety, hygiene, and providing educational materials along with a solar-powered water supply.
Zamokuhle Creche
Funding vegetable garden maintenance and building a new jungle gym to promote health and early learning.
Mandlakazi Food Security Project
Providing training and infrastructure for subsistence gardens, ensuring long-term food security.
School Game Drives
Educating local children on the fauna and flora around us
Community Creche Support
Providing safe spaces, nutritious meals, and sustainable vegetable gardens for toddlers.
Feeding Local Communities
Collaborating with multiple organizations to provide food and sanitizing products during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vukunyane Development Project
Promoting environmental awareness and sustainable conservation through community education.
Khula Education
Enhancing educational outcomes for over 6,450 children and 200 teachers across 21 schools annually, in partnership with The David Rattray Foundation.
Botshabelo Teacher Training
Supporting education through the empowerment of teachers
Fair Employment Practice
This covers everything from fair wages, regular training, personal development, team-building and getting collective input from employees on business operations.
