3 Ethical Travel Tips for an Unforgettable Zambian Safari
So, what exactly does ‘ethical travel’ mean, in a practical sense? It allows you, the traveller, to become immersed in the real Zambia, meeting the people who do everything from empowering communities to safeguarding wildlife and ecosystems. And always doing so with respect and reverence, without harming the place or its residents.
That doesn’t mean throwing out all your travel plans. You might need to do some adjusting, but this can be in line with the aspects of ethical travel you find most relatable and meaningful. And as you grow in your ethical travel journey, the ultimate goal will be to incorporate as many of these into your trips to come.
We understand that it might feel daunting trying to figure out exactly how to incorporate this when planning your holiday. So, to help you start the process with comfort and confidence, Green Safaris suggests using these three ethical travel tips as a guide when planning your next Zambian safari:
1. Stay at a safari camp that prioritises sustainability
Green Safaris is a leader in ethical tourism in Zambia and as of 2021, one of the first safari operators to be completely carbon neutral. This has been achieved by offsetting 100% of carbon emissions by reducing the carbon footprint of building and operating a property.
The ethical: Measures include building with sandbags instead of cement, sourcing local materials, and updating carbon coefficients trees annually; and operationally, using innovative agriculture technologies and sustainable farming methods, harnessing solar power for electricity for the properties and safari transport (vehicles, boats and bikes), and banning single-use plastics. Read More...
