With the increased awareness of Global Warming, together with our clients' requests, we have and are attempting to plan more Green Safaris. We are looking for lodges in the National Parks that are environmentally friendly and low impact. This is usually possible with tented lodges in the National Parks and its surrounding areas. The tented lodges tend to be smaller in size [in most cases] hence they have more control of how they can effectively balance the comforts of a Safari with minimal impact to the environment.
Some criteria that make a Green Safari ::
- Using lodges and wilderness camps that make effective use of water supply. These overnight stops would use environmentally friendly toilets that require little water and are chemically treated.
- Power is supplied by solar panels and when a diesel generator is used, it is used sparingly.
- They purchase food from suppliers close by [usually in the Karatu or Mto-wa-Mbu area ] or grow their own food when located outside the National Park.
- There is a symbiotic relationship between the lodges and the local tribes. This relationship benefits you the Safari goer with unspoilt landscape and abundant wildlife while providing the local tribe [especially the Maasai tribe] with a clean water supply, health and school facilities.
Clients can also choose to share a vehicle during part of their Safari, so we use lodges that offer that option. For the most part, the Safari is private - just you and your family or friends.
:: If you are interested in a Green Safari, contact us and together we can plan the right Safari for you and your family or friends ::
