Responsible
Tourism - South Africa
Declaring Your Commitment
This establishment subscribes to the principles and practices of responsible tourism. In conducting our operations, we strive to minimize our impact on the environment, spread benefits throughout the local economy and promote community well-being.
We are committed to:
Procurement
Ensuring local suppliers are used wherever possible.
Selling craft made by local people.
Using natural and recyclable materials wherever possible.
Health management and awareness
Providing first aid training and facilities for staff and local people.
Making staff and guests aware of ways to prevent malaria and HIV/AIDS.
Offering a health clinic for the local community.
Education and Training
Facilitating literacy programs for staff.
Coordinating training programs to develop local business skills.
Energy management
Insulating all hot water pipes.
Monitoring all energy use.
Waste
Reducing the amount of waste we generate.
Separating waste and linking with a local recycling scheme.
Recycling used cooking oil.
Water
Fitting dual-flush toilets and low-flow shower heads.
Reusing water from bathrooms and kitchens for irrigation.
Nature Conservation
Planting indigenous trees and removing alien vegetation.
Supporting a local wildlife conservation program.
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