Cradled by the Cape Fold Mountains, far away from the city rush, lies Simonskloof Mountain Retreat – your ideal destination for a digital detox and soul recharge. Located 50 kilometres west of Montagu in the Western Cape of South Africa, Simonskloof is just a scenic two- to three-hour drive from Cape Town. Here, life begins…
Category: Sustainability
Gondwana Collection Namibia maintains the highest eco-standards across its lodges and hotels, a commitment demonstrated since its inaugural participation in the Eco Awards back in 2011. Once again, this year Gondwana has excelled, marking continuous improvement in sustainable operations. Most recently, the Gondwana properties in the Kunene Region received notable recognition. Omarunga Epupa-Falls Camp and Palmwag Lodge & Camp,…
Addo Elephant National Park outside Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape is making big improvements to mitigate its impact on the environment. In recent months, various solar-powered projects have been commissioned throughout the park, and a biofiltration system is recycling up to 80% of its busiest camp’s grey water. The park’s 17 largest boreholes have been…
A new seasonal camp in the central Kruger National Park, Kruger Untamed Satara Plains Camp, is offering guests an immersive way to experience one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations during the peak game-viewing season. Open from until September, Satara Plains Camp features 30 fully serviced luxury canvas suites, each equipped with an en suite…
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has earned a global reputation for its commitment to responsible tourism, and its contributions to protecting the historic mountain on which it operates one of the world’s grandest cableway experiences. Cape Town’s aerial cableway is located within the Table Mountain National Park: a pristine ecosystem of staggering biodiversity, which…



