Botswana bush and beach honeymoon

Planet

CARBON REDUCTION:
We take responsible travel seriously, which is why we created our pioneering carbon scoring system – the first of its kind. This allows us to measure the environmental impact of every tailor-made vacation. By working closely with our suppliers through a detailed carbon-scoring survey, we gain clear insight into what’s working well and where we can make meaningful improvements.

Mbamba lodge offers 24-hour electricity in all guest tents that is 100% solar-powered.

ENVIRONMENT & WILDLIFE:
Private concessions in Botswana, such as Xudum, are exclusive areas managed in partnership with local communities, conservation organisations and safari operators. Tourism here plays a direct role in protecting wildlife and supporting community development. With fewer visitors than national parks and greater freedom in activities, they offer a more intimate and rewarding way to explore some of Africa’s most unspoiled, wildlife-rich landscapes.

By choosing to visit Mbamba Lodge, you’re contributing to vital conservation efforts in the area. Human–wildlife conflict is one of the greatest challenges here, especially where villages and predators live side by side. Through initiatives like the award-winning Elephant Express project and support for communal herding programmes along the concession’s borders, they help reduce conflict and protect this important wildlife corridor.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY:
Mokolwane Camp is dedicated to both conservation and community upliftment, supporting initiatives such as Coaching Conservation for children and local Mmogo Centres that focus on early learning and women’s empowerment. By staying here, guests play an active role in safeguarding the wilderness and helping the neighbouring communities thrive.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY & DIVERSITY:
The City Lodge at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg has on-site café serving breakfasts and light meals, creating valuable jobs for local staff. The sundowner bar, swimming pool and fitness room not only provide welcoming spaces for guests to relax, but also support wider employment and training opportunities within the hospitality team.
Zenguelemo Lodge offers a wide range of activities, from swimming in clear ocean waters and snorkelling the reef to stand-up paddling, spa treatments and dhow excursions to uninhabited islands. Every experience is made possible by the lodge’s dedicated team, many of whom come from nearby communities. Their warmth, expertise and attentive service not only create memorable stays for guests but also provide meaningful employment and skills development, ensuring tourism here directly supports local livelihoods.