At Tanda Tula we are committed to having the smallest possible impact on our environment. We try to integrate our camps with nature as much as possible by using eco-friendly and bio-degradable solutions.
Today, we celebrate Sustainability Day. We have decided to share some of the measures we have taken to keep our footprint light and be as sustainable as possible.
- We have implemented a bulk supply of clean mineral water, which has allowed us to move away from plastic bottles of mineral water (still and sparkling).
- We encourage guests to be aware of water consumption.
- We recycle “grey water” and do regular ground water testing.
- We use ecological detergents and cleaning agents.
- We have energy efficient lighting throughout the lodge and our team’s homes.
- We have double layer geyser insulation to reduce heat loss.
- We use solar water heating where possible.
- We recycle tins, paper, plastics, glass and kitchen oil.
- We recycle biodegradable foodstuffs to local community farmers.
- We purchase and supplement our firewood from alien species to avoid using wood found in the immediate environment.
- We minimise the number of game drive vehicles to reduce our impact on the wilderness.
- We have strict game drive protocols to minimise off-road driving in sensitive areas.
- We rehabilitate the bush after all off-road sightings.
- We contribute to reserve management by assisting with erosion-site rehabilitation.
- We shut down obsolete dams and rehabilitate those areas.
- We have close working relationships with the researchers in the Greater Kruger.
- We have team training programs for recycling and litter management and how this benefits the environment.
- We monitor and constantly implement systems to reduce the use of plastic in our supply chain.
- We buy locally where possible to minimise our supply chain carbon footprint.