Walter & Ingrid

This accommodation provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.

Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:  

It focuses on the preservation and conservation of the environment.

Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative: 

Addo Elephant Safaris and Lodges has an unwavering commitment to preserve the natural environment, and as early as concept-planning they were determined that every effort would be made not to harm the finely-balanced ecosystem that exists.

Consequently, they constructed the pylon supports and the vast viewing decks of our luxurious lodges from recycled timber sourced from boxwood used by Daimler-Chrysler in which to transport their motor parts.

Their continued commitment to their environmentally friendly policy led them to make use of an Eco-Reed Bed Waste Water System to treat all waste-water. This waste-water trickles slowly through the immense root system employed in the purification process and the resulting liquid is broken down with such efficiency that it can be effectively reused.

In a further effort to safeguard the environment the lodges are fitted with energy-efficient, wood burning fireplaces, solar-powered geysers and energy-saving light bulbs.