As the world opens more and more to travel, we are all aware that we need to consider our impact on the environment, when we plan our next holiday.
The great thing about visiting most places in Africa, is that our visit will have a positive impact. When it comes to all our Ethos clients in the safari world, we can proudly say that they are doing their bit for the environment and the community. Without safari lodges and tourism, Africa would not be able to sustain its magnificent parks.
So as a reminder of what some of our clients have that stands out from the rest, keep reading …..
Sustainable tourism – community upliftment – wildlife conservation
The Ant Collection
The reserve is one of diverse topography and vegetation ranging from wide-open plains to beautiful mountainous areas, enabling Ants to naturally sustain the widest variety of game possible. It boasts over 40 species of game including Sable Antelope, Nyala, Oryx, Eland, Giraffe, Buffalo (disease free) and White Rhino.
Find more about SAVING THE RHINO
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GARONGA
African Buffalo are carriers of various diseases, including Bovine Tuberculosis (BTB). A large percentage of Buffalo in the Greater Kruger system have been affected by BTB.
In 1994 the Greater Makakali Nature Reserve started a reintroduction programme of endangered species and species previously extinct in the area. This included the reintroduction of elephants, spotted hyenas, hippos and white rhinos.
Just over ten years ago a disease free buffalo project began in the Makalali and in June 2019 the fences on the buffalo camp were finally dropped, meaning Garonga Safari Company and others in the area can now proclaim themselves as a Big 5 reserve.
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MCH at Garonga still has availability over Christmas 2021. Suites at available from December 22nd – 30th. Don’t forget that MCH has only 4 beautiful suites so is perfect for a Christmas Family and Friends retreat in the bush.
KAMBAKU
The Timbavati Association was formed in 1956 by a group of landowners who realised that they needed to protect the habitat and the wildlife in the area for future generations. In 1993 the fence between the Timbavati and the Kruger National Park was dropped and in later years more fences came down between the Timbavati, Klaserie, Umbabat and Balule Nature Reserves.
The organisation protects sustainable populations of many endangered species such as black and white rhinos, pangolins, saddlebilled storks, southern ground hornbills and many others
Knowing what eco matters matter most to the country you’re visiting is the first step to eco-conscious tourism, so Kambaku gives you some suggestions as to how you can make a difference.
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MALAMALA
Preserving and protecting the environmental integrity of the property has been MalaMala’s rasion d’être for over 60 years. This unyielding focus on the environment has resulted in one of the most beautiful and bountiful tracts of land in Africa, internationally renowned for offering some of the finest Big 5 game viewing on the continent. In the words of Russell MacLaughlin of National Geographic: “Nowhere in Africa can the scenic beauty and wildlife behaviour be remotely compared to MalaMala in any aspect and it is hands down the most remarkable place I have ever filmed in."
READ MORE ABOUT THE LONG CONSERVATION HISTORY
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