Sustainabillity

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

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.