As we know the word sustainable can be overused within the travel industry, but when it comes to safaris in Africa it is hard not to be sustainable if you want to offer an ultimate safari experience.
Community involvement helps to ensure happy staff and protected wildlife. If local communities understand the value of wildlife they will help to protect the environment and the animals.
One of the most incredible projects that we have come across recently is the Ele-Collection in Victoria Falls – turning plastic into aggregate. Not only getting rid of the ‘eye-sore’ but also helping the wildlife and the environment, and creating employment at the same time. And the great thing is our client Machaba is also taking part …
In the heart of southern Africa, where untamed wilderness meets timeless tradition, Machaba Safaris is redefining what it means to travel with purpose. More than just a safari company, Machaba is a conservation-driven enterprise dedicated to preserving nature and empowering the communities that call it home.
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Garonga Safari Co. is proud to be part of the Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve (GMPGR), a 27,000-hectare protected area in Limpopo, South Africa. Together with the Pidwa Wilderness Reserve, it forms the Greater Makalali Nature Reserve (GMNR), a thriving landscape for conservation and community development.
Tucked away on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, Craters Edge Lodge offers more than just extraordinary views and wildlife experiences — it provides a unique and authentic connection to the vibrant Maasai community that calls this region home. One of the lodge’s most impactful initiatives has been the creation of a dedicated shop for local Maasai women, giving them a platform to sell their handmade crafts directly to guests.
Nestled within over 55,000 hectares of protected wilderness, Kambaku is situated in the heart of the Timbavati Game Reserve, which shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park. Beyond offering unforgettable safari experiences, Timbavati is deeply committed to wildlife conservation and community development.
By visiting Timbavati, guests directly support a variety of vital conservation initiatives. These include anti-poaching efforts, ecological monitoring, and community outreach programs that protect biodiversity and empower local communities.
For over six decades, MalaMala has quietly defined what it means to be a guardian of the wild. Nestled between the vast expanse of the Kruger National Park and the renowned Sabi Sands Reserve, this iconic property is far more than a place of luxury and legendary Big 5 sightings — it is one of the great conservation stories of Africa.
From the outset, MalaMala’s guiding principle has been simple but unwavering: the environment comes first. With strict limits on development and an extraordinary commitment to low-impact tourism, the reserve boasts some of the lowest bed and vehicle densities in the country — just one bed per 500 acres and one vehicle per 2,350 acres. The result? A landscape as nature intended: wild, pristine, and teeming with life.
Leopard cub antics at MalaMala
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Warangi Ridge opened 15 July
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The Ingwe Camera Trap Project at Ingwe Pan Camp in Mana Pools National Park is an initiative aimed at enhancing our understanding of local wildlife, enriching guest experiences, and supporting conservation. One aim is to monitor aardvark burrows, offering rare insights into the lives of these elusive nocturnal animals.
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