Community Project

As a responsible traveller, thinking about ways to give back to the communities we visit is essential. One great way to do that when travelling to Botswana is through the Pack for a Purpose initiative. This blog posts looks at some of the lodges, camps and hotels in Botswana that are participating in Pack for a Purpose, with some example lists needed for nearby communities.

Botswana is globally revered as Africa’s most forward-thinking tourism destination, with a big emphasis on high-value, low-volume tourism. In this blog post, we'll look at why Botswana is a jewel destination for sustainable tourism, from its triumphant efforts to minimise environmental impact to its inspiring initiatives that maximise positive social, cultural, and economic influence. 🇧🇼

Endowed with jaw-dropping landscapes to the rich cultures, Namibia hosts a range of world-class and unique tourism experiences. To preserve the integrity of its diverse natural, social, and cultural capital, Namibia is focused on positioning itself as a global leader in sustainable tourism. Read all about it here!

South Africa aims to encourage inclusivity and purposeful transformation by mobilising sustainable tourism practices that address the socio-economic, cultural and environmental impacts of tourism. Here we explore how South Africa is cementing itself as a sustainable destination.

African Monarch Lodges have placed themselves at the forefront of contemporary sustainable travel in Namibia. With a broad vision of empowering local communities and conservancies, they ensure that guest experiences are well managed to give back to the people and wildlife affected most by tourism.

With a staggering 300 days of sunshine each year, Namibia is a year-round travel destination. And although some may prefer to avoid the heat of high summer, it has tremendous solar energy-generation potential.