There is a definite shift towards a more sustainable existence. A way of looking at our world and how we can collectively make it a better place for generation to come. Our new monarch, King Charles III in 2020, established the Sustainable Markets Initiative, aiming to kickstart action towards a greener future, encouraging the private sector to accelerate their efforts. Now, more than 500 CEOs are part of the initiative, including the heads of some of the world’s biggest financial institutions. About climate change, he is quoted as saying “Our children are judging us.” He follows in the footsteps of his parents who long championed a more sustainable world.
Our clients have long been believers of a more sustainable way of working so we have dedicated this month’s newsletter to showcasing how they are doing their bit – no matter how small – in improving the environment they live in and want to share with their – and your – guests.
Garonga Safari Co.
Bernie and the team at Garonga have been proactively managing their environmental footprint for a number of years now, to ensure that they can offer guests an eco-friendly safari experience.
The Garonga website showcases all of their green initiatives which include the following:
• Environmental Impact Management
• Solar Plants
• Water Usage
• Water Geysers
• Drinking Water and Reusable Bottles
• Fire Wood
All of their activity is regularly monitored and reported on so that they are forever evolving and looking at new and improved methods to minimalize their environmental footprint. Please click through to the Garonga website and see for yourself the impressive measure put in place.
Kambaku Lodges
When Bryce and Nicola took over the reins at Kambaku they started making the lodges more sustainable, which includes no harmful chemicals in the swimming pool.
Read more about how Kambaku are doing their bit ...
Neptune Safari Collection
Neptune have recognized that to ensure that locations are preserved then they need to embrace their environmental responsibilities and thus they have put a number of measures in place in their various properties.
MalaMala - looking after the land
MalaMala is world-renowned for offering the finest and most consistent Big Five game viewing in the world.
This is not only because of the location (although this is key), or that the animals are undisturbed for most of the day (game vehicle access), but also because the land has been incredibly well managed for many years.
Read more about how MalaMala land management
Machaba Safaris
Machaba work together with local stakeholders and communities to protect and conserve the fragile and highly precious ecosystems in southern Africa. This includes fostering a culture of human-wildlife coexistence through educational programmes and talks. In addition to providing support to anti-poaching patrols in the NG32 zone.
Read more about how Machaba support local communities
Majeka House
Majeka House first started to look into their environmental footprint through their food offering and it has grown from there.
There are a number of effective initiatives that can and were put in place. Majeka House have always used ingredients that are in season and that are purchased locally.
Read more about Majeka's green initiatives
Cape St Francis
Earthworms – who would have thought that they would be such an important part of the environmental drive. Cape St Francis Resort identified this and have made them a large and exciting part of their recycling programme by setting up an Earthworm Farm.
Read more about the Earthworms of Cape St Francis
IMAGE OF THE MONTH
This amazing shot of a Pied Kingfisher was taken at MalaMala. Our 'Did you know' box will tell you more........
DID YOU KNOW....
The distinctive hunting technique of pied kingfishers has earned the species a few records. Not only are they the largest hovering bird. But they are also the only kingfishers with the ability to perform a figure of eight wing stroke.
Also…
Japanese engineers drew inspiration from the pied kingfisher’s genetic make-up when designing high-speed bullet trains. In the past, these trains were so fast that they made a loud noise when exiting tunnels.
The engineers remodelled the face of the trains to be sharp and lengthy like the beak of a kingfisher bird. This helped prevent the sonic boom and save energy as the train was more aerodynamic.
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The lovely thing about staying at Cape St Francis, other than the pristine beach of course, is that you can walk to a selection of restaurants. This includes two on site, Joe Fish and The Full Stop Café, both of which continue to get amazing reviews.