Most Socially Involved Lodges - Part 1

In Africa, tourism is leading other industry in social involvement. Many of the luxury game lodges in South Africa are involved in the empowerment of their local community. More lodges are being set up by communities and the benefits of the business is passed on to the entire community. Today we focus on the lodges that are actively contributing to the communities around them by employing locals, sponsoring schools and are Fairtrade accredited. 

Thakadu River Camp

Thakadu River Camp was opened in 2006 and is run by the local Molatedi community under the guidance of a trust and lies along the Marico River in the eastern section of the Madikwe game reserve. 
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Kololo Main Camp

The main camp area consists of a variety of accommodation types from self-catering to full board service. Depending on group sizes, different rooms can be booked together - some with adjoining common areas.
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Tuningi Safari Lodge

Tuningi Safari Lodge is a 5-star lodge that markets itself as ‘colonial African chic’. Accommodating only 16 guests, Tuningi offers an intimate bush experience at the renowned Madikwe Game Reserve. .

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Tuningi support the Suppingstad  Pre School. See more images here

Singita Game Lodges and Reserves

One of Singita’s least sung praises is its active involvement in various social development initiatives where it is heavily involved in development projects in its local community.

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Find out more about Singita's Giving Bach Approach

Djuma Game Reserve

Djuma Game Reserve and its respective lodges all have a strong commitment to the upliftment and empowerment of the local community. It is an active partner in the Buffelshoek Trust and is extensively involved in infrastructure, economic and social investment in the villages north of its borders. Wild Earth, an innovative live website which streams game drives and waterhole activity is based at Djuma.

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