Life-changing eco-friendly lodges in Africa have engaged themselves in eco-friendly practices, conservation programs, and sustainable approaches in order to have minimal impact on the area in which it is built.
Eco-tourism is all about traveling lightly, leaving no heavy footprints on the terrain you’re exploring, and staying in safari lodges that are serious about the environment, the wildlife and the communities that surround them.
An eco-friendly safari lodge is a special kind of experience. A sustainable one that’s committed to conservation and protecting the habitats it operates within. That is anti-poaching patrols, wildlife monitoring, community development programs – are all essential for preserving the planet’s precious ecosystems!
By hiring local staff, promoting educational activities that celebrate the culture of its destination, and minimizing negative impacts on both people and wildlife alike – these lodges have their sights set higher than most!
Gibbs Farm is situated on a picturesque coffee estate just outside the town of Karatu and midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater. The gracious and sprawling colonial homestead that is set amongst formal English-style gardens. While coffee is still grown, processed and roasted on the farm, a vast fruit and vegetable garden provides almost all of the fresh produce used in the wholesome, delicious meals enjoyed by guests.
Cozy and inviting cottages with private verandas and stone fireplaces scattered in the spacious grounds, while the guest areas, which include a charming living room, two dining rooms and a gift boutique, are situated in the lovingly refurbished old farmhouse. Cozy nooks and crannies invite guests to linger, while the spacious patio boasts sweeping views of the tranquil gardens.
It is comprising a series of quirky cottages, set amongst stunning flower gardens, this is certainly one of the best choices if you are staying in the highlands although it is also one of the more expensive.
Each of the cozy and interesting cottages nestles into the overflowing flower gardens and gives the sense of being in a hidden sanctuary. The main area commands the best of the views at the top of the hill, but the layout in general is very comfortable and provides a cool respite from the hot lowlands to the East and West.
It is very much used as a stopping or basing point for many on the way through to the Ngorongoro Crater or returning from the Serengeti and it is more about relaxing in the gardens or settling in for a lengthy lunch rather than being overly active.
The Bisate Lodge is located among the best in the country, with incredible volcano views from the terrace; the architect-designed look, is stunning, combines the bucket-list gorilla trek with a pioneering vision of reforestation and community partnership.
Six opulent en-suite forest villas maximize comfort and views while adhering to environmentally responsible principles and reflecting the rich culture of rural Rwanda.
Bisate is Rwanda’s first genuinely luxurious and eco – sensitive safari camp, centered on Africa’s most immersive wild primate experience thus gorilla trekking safari experience, which leaves you with a thousand smiles of how unique they are. The smiles are enough to justify the experience you have got from such a place. All travelers in this place exercise the eco-friendly activities which makes this camp to fully full fill its eco-friendly practices.
With only six villas, the real generosity in the Rwandan context is the amount of private and exclusive space that surrounds Bisate, cosseting it in a rare natural landscape brimming with Albertine Rift biodiversity and beauty. Enjoy the dramatic views over the Bisoke and Karisimbi volcanoes rising above the park’s Afro-alpine forests, and the lodge reflects the culture of rural Rwanda in its architecture.
Elephant Watch camp is committed to elephant conservation and is perfectly placed in Samburu National Reserve to do just that. The camp is run by Saba Douglas-Hamilton, highly acclaimed wildlife conservationist and TV presenter. Guests enjoy incredible sightings of the gentle grey giants while learning about the efforts of the Save the Elephant foundation, established by Saba’s father Iain Douglas-Hamilton.
Here your dreams of an African adventure without compromise come true. Spend magical days among wild animals with our charming professional guides and meet leading conservationists in the field. immerse yourself in a luxury that is highly sensitive to the environment’s fragility.
The six spacious, netted tents at Elephant Watch Camp are designed to catch the breeze and ensure maximum privacy and protection. Each tent hangs under a wide thatched roof with its own verandah and stunning view. Inside, soft flowing cloths cascade to the floor that can be drawn across the windows at night.
Each room has a king-size bed with crisp cotton sheets, luscious feather pillows, bedside lamps, a flashlight, fluffy towels, a bathrobe and a “bush cupboard” with plenty of hanging space and shelves. The verandah outside is expansive and comfortable where you can relax in comfort with a book on a daybed, or simply take in the view. Monkeys will come to peek at you, but otherwise your tent is strictly private.
Ngaga Camp is located in ‘gorilla central. There are six elevated guest rooms, each with wraparound walkways and views into the forest canopy. This tree house – like camp is constructed from natural materials using traditional techniques such as locally woven raffia palm roofing panels, and it has been built with the lightest possible environmental impact.
There’s a double bed or twin beds with mosquito netting, bedside lighting, a bench, and a seating area featuring two easy chairs and a couple of tree trunks serving as occasional tables. The en-suite facilities are positioned behind the bed’s headboard and comprise flush toilet, washbasin, and shower with hot and cold running water. This space also contains cupboards for clothes and other belongings.
The lounge and the bar are found at one end of the space, featuring comfy seating, antique-y coffee tables, and amazing views over the forest floor from an adjacent deck. The camp’s dining area, on the opposite side, includes a large table where everyone eats together, seated on hand-carved chairs! Ngaga also has a star-deck complete with fire-pit, on a level about halfway between the ground and the lodge.
