Environmental

The WOWZULU sustainable tourism project presents a unique, sustainable community tourism experience in the heart of rural KwaZulu-Natal's mesmerising landscapes

Tucked away in the awe-inspiring landscape of the Eastern Cape province, this unique destination invites backpackers and cultural explorers to immerse themselves in the vibrant life of a traditional Xhosa community where sustainability is the order of the day.

Lebo's Soweto Backpackers, located at the heart of South Africa’s largest township, values sustainability and invites guests to become part of this ethos. Visitors have the opportunity to mingle with locals around a crackling fire and contribute meaningfully to the local economy and community development.

Found in the tiny Karoo town of Prince Albert, De Kleine Prince is an enigma; because on the one hand, it is just a house. Yet after hearing that the visionary, creative owner of this house spent five years renovating, you might wonder what on earth he has been up to all this time! But once you’ve seen, stayed, and experienced De Kleine Prince you will understand, because this space is far more than just a house.

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Bojonala District in the North West province, Thaba Legae Guest Lodge has risen from modest beginnings into a beacon of sustainability and community empowerment.

In the heart of Drakenstein Municipality, sustainability finds new momentum in the works of local business, Lilly Loompa. This black, female-owned small business specialises in creating upcycled homeware products from 100% waste. By reworking various forms of waste, including glass, plastic, tin, and wood, Lilly Loompa not only gives new life to discarded materials but also promotes a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Bordering Namibia and Botswana, the Northern Cape Province is defined by the Kalahari Desert. Though the vast, open landscapes of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park may appear to be desolate at first glance, it is home to a vibrant array of desert-adapted creatures and semi-arid vegetation that thrives in its harsh wilderness.

The wooden Confluence Viewing Deck at Mapungubwe National Park overlooks the floodplains of the Shashe and Limpopo rivers, where three countries meet. Here South Africa’s northern border (in Limpopo Province) touches Botswana and Zimbabwe. Several look-out platforms along the treetop boardwalk, showcase the area’s spectacular scenery. In the distance, ancient sandstone formations jut out from savannah grasslands and in the foreground luscious riverine forests outline the water’s edge.