Zanzibar Responsible Safaris

Environmentally irresponsible travel can destroy the fragile beauty that attracts visitors in the first place. But when undertaken appropriately, nature travel can lead to further protection of wild lands and their wildlife. That's where Eco Tourism comes in. It refers to ecologically sensitive travel that combines the discovering and understanding flora and fauna with opportunities to contribute to their protection. Integral to ecotourism is sensitivity to traditional cultures.

Sustainable Tourism

According to the World Tourism Organization, sustainable tourism should lead to the "management of all resources in such a way that economic, social and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled while maitaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity and life support systems".

Be a Responsible Traveler in Zanzibar

Each time you make vacation plans you have the opportunity to have a positive impact on the places you visit. Anyone can be a responsible traveler! It begins with you. Responsible travel provides many options, and is often very affordable. By using socially and environmentally responsible tour operators like us, Zanzibar Responsible Safaris, you can ensure that your trip contributes to conservation efforts and to the well being of communities. Your travel choices make a difference.

Tips for making responsible choices during your vacation:

Accommodation: Use locally owned infrastructure for accommodation and transport

At the hotel: Ask about environmental policies and practices. Talk with staff about working conditions. Does the hotel support community projects?

Language: Learn a few words of the local language and use them.

Dress: Read up on local conventions and dress appropriately.

Behavior: Be respectful of local citizen's privacy. Ask permission before entering sacred places, home or private land. Or even before taking photographs.

Environment: Respect the natural environment. Never touch or harass animals. Always follow designated trails. Support conservations by paying entrance fees to parks and protected sites.

Animal products: Never purchase crafts, clothing, furniture or other products that have been made from protected or endangered animals.

Buy local: Choose locally owned lodges, hotels and B&Bs. Use local buses, car rental services, and airlines. Eat in local restaurants, shop in local markets and attend local events.

Hire local guides: Enrich your experience and support the local economy.

Guidelines: Issue our guests with clear guidelines on responsible tourism. These cover a variety of issues from litter and waste disposal in remote areas, to begging and artifacts

Tranport: Grass roots travel using local public transport where possible - minimises demand for special tourist vehicles and fuel.

NB: Plastic bags are banned on the island,let's keep our environment clean.