Sustainable Safaris

Make your safari matter by contributing to conservation and community initiatives in Botswana. Sustainable safaris are all about providing you with incredible wildlife experiences while having a positive impact on the environment and the animals and people that call it home.

Why Should You Go on a Safari with Purpose (Impact Safari) in Botswana?

Make a Difference

A safari that focuses on sustainability allows you to participate in meaningful conservation and community projects, furthering the aim of responsible ecotourism. Through your Botswana safari experience, you can make a real impact in wildlife protection and help local communities thrive in the tourism sector.

Educational Experience

While on an impact safari, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Botswana’s wildlife protection efforts, including anti-poaching initiatives and wildlife research.

Ideal for Eco-Conscious Travellers

If you want to visit Africa but make a real, tangible impact while you’re here, this is the ideal experience for you. The purpose-driven experiences that make up impact safaris will not only put you in stunning environments and give you the opportunity to see wildlife but also allow you to take steps to further conservation efforts.

Best Destinations for an Impact Safari in Botswana

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Ol Pejeta Conservancy is the place for you if you want to get involved in conservation initiatives. This destination is known for rhino conservation projects, but it also has a camera trap programme, works on wildlife protection, and conducts ecological monitoring.

Linyanti Wildlife Reserve

Linyanti Wildlife Reserve is a pristine wilderness area that includes expansive grasslands, floodplains, and mopane woodlands, making it a spectacular place for a Botswana safari. A trip here will offer insights into elephant conservation.

Okavango Delta

Famous for its scenic floodplains and abundant wildlife, the Okavango Delta is an excellent wildlife destination, as it’s home to the Big Five as well as hippos, zebras, and giraffes. A number of safari lodges here support various sustainability projects to ensure this iconic destination remains pristine.

5 Tips for an Impact Safari in Botswana

1. Research Lodges and Impact Projects

Choose lodges with a strong focus on conservation and community. The safari experts at Discover Africa stay up-to-date with conservation initiatives and projects in Botswana, so we’ll help you choose the ideal location.

2. Prepare Beforehand

Familiarise yourself with ongoing projects in your chosen destination. This will give you a solid foundation from which to build upon while you’re in Botswana, learning and participating in projects.

3. Plan for Enough Time

Allocate additional time to fully immerse yourself in the activities and initiatives on offer so that your trip is impactful.

4. Give Thoughtfully

If you want to contribute more, consider making donations to the conservation or community projects you visit, but ensure they go through trusted, transparent organisations.

Be guided by our safari experts (available 24/7) as well as the employees at the lodge where you’re staying.

5. Share Your Experience

Sharing your experiences with friends and family and on social media can help spread awareness about impactful tourism.