Our favourite sustainable and eco-friendly travel in Africa
Embarking on an eco trip in Africa is a great way to see the continent, travel responsibly, support local communities and help protect endangered wildlife. At Lightfoot Travel, we believe in treading lightly in the countries we visit, and there are many sophisticated eco trips and sustainable programs who share our passion for protecting our surroundings.
Away from the wildlife safaris, get involved with the local community. The Bushcamp Company in Zambia sponsors local schools and encourages guests to visit their community projects or join in with planting trees.
Do your bit for the native flora and fauna by checking into the Desert Rhino Camp in Namibia and contributing to Black Rhino Conservation – Save the Rhino Trust.
Or stay at North Island in the Seychelles to help with their Noah’s Ark initiative, which has reintroduced the Seychelles White-Eye - a very rare endemic bird species - into the area, as well as provided sanctuary for Giant Aldabra Tortoises.
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Cape Town & The Kruger
Greater KrugerSouth African WinelandsCape TownSouth AfricaAfrica
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See iconic African wildlife on safari in the Kruger National Park
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Go shark cage diving or whale watching at Gansbaai
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Enjoy a private guided tour and wine tasting in The Winelands
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Head up Table Mountain for unforgettable views of Cape Town
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Drive the scenic coastal route to the Cape of Good Hope
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Classic Uganda
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Observe the antics of wild chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, Uganda
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Take a boat cruise down the Kazinga Channel in search of hippos
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Spot rare black-maned, tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
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Be humbled by a gorilla encounter in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
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Enjoy unbelievable birdwatching opportunities in Africa
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
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Track mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park
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Chimpanzee trekking in the Nyungwe Forest
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Spend a day relaxing on the beaches of Lake Kivu
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Experience the lively markets of Rwanda’s capital, Kigali
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Witness Rwanda’s lush, natural beauty and warm, friendly people
Mobile Migration in Tanzania
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- The beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Daily nature drives across a landscape including 25,000 animals
- Guided walks, sundowners and Maasai cultural experiences
- A hot-air balloon flight over the open savannah at sunrise
- Witnessing the wildebeest migration from Serengeti National Park
Safari Highlights of Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater & Lake ManyaraSerengeti & Northern TanzaniaTanzaniaAfrica
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Enjoy spectacular views over the Ngorongoro Crater
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Experience the thrill of seeing African wildlife on game drives
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Track animals on foot with an experienced guide at Grumeti Reserve
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Witness wildebeest crossing the river in the Serengeti National Park
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Stay in intimate, luxury bush camps with pools and spa treatments
Azura Benguerra Island
Stretched along the shoreline of Benguerra Island within a marine national park, Azura Benguerra Island is the ultimate escape. Hand-built and operated by the local community, this eco-friendly resort offers award-winning luxury, pristine beaches and world-class diving.
Twenty beachfront villas line the shore, surrounded by gardens. Each has...
Bird Island Lodge
This tropical island paradise is situated in the most northerly archipelago of the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean, a 30-minute flight from Mahé. Set on a 170-acre private island with over five kilometres of white sand beaches and an abundance of wildlife, Bird Island Lodge offers a true castaway experience.
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Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat
Tucked in the foothills of the Western Cape’s Cederberg Mountains, Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat is an ecological oasis. Both a Relais & Chateaux property and one of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World, this private reserve is home to over 130 ancient Bushmen rock art...
Cottars 1920s Safari Camp
Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp enjoys a magnificent setting overlooking the Maasai Mara and Serengeti plains, in an area that is home to the largest concentration of terrestrial wildlife on earth. It is the ideal spot to witness the annual wildebeest migration.
This enchanting camp has a roaring twenties...
Damaraland Camp
In a country where hauntingly beautiful landscapes are almost the norm, it’s no mean feat when the vistas from Damaraland Camp have been lauded as the best in the country.
Each location of the ten generously sized thatched villas has been purposefully picked for spectacular views of the...
