Sustainability

SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

At Sun Africa Expeditions we believe that as a tour operator, conserving nature, respecting people and preserving culture are vital elements that contribute positively to the social and economic development of a destination. We strive to maximize the positive impacts of travel while minimizing the negative implications that our business has on the environment and the communities around. We strive to bring awareness to the positive impacts that travel has on protecting our wildlife and cultural heritage.

Our sustainability policy states that we are actively working to make employees and local partners aware of the responsibility we have as a travel organization and a visitor. To respect and care for the environment and the people living in the regions where we operate will benefit future generations and businesses and help contribute to a more inclusive tourism industry globally.

Objectives

• To comply with all government legislations and sustainable development principles
• To develop adventure-based activities that preserve the environment
• To offer eco-friendly accommodations that also give back to local communities
• To continuously share information with our suppliers and partners on our sustainability standards and expectations
• Train our staff and raise awareness on the positive impacts of conservation and waste management
• Engage local communities to offer cultural experiences and responsible travel experiences

Internally

• We continuously share information with management and staff to ensure they understand our sustainability policies and ensure compliancy.
• We manage to separate our waste to ensure responsible disposal and recycling.
• We share documents electronically to minimize printing
• We engage in energy efficient practices by reducing energy consumption in our offices such as using energy-saving bulbs and switching off computers when not in use.
• We respect all staff and their diversity.
• All staff have freedom of association.
• We support fair business practices such as providing fair wages to our staff.
• We buy local products and encourage clients to buy souvenirs from the local communities we engage with.
• We purchase in bulk to avoid small packaging
• We share best practices with industry players and suppliers to raise awareness and change mindsets along the value chain.
• We report our achievements against our sustainable goals internally and externally.

Externally

• We work with locally owned businesses.
• We hand select properties that employ locals, use local materials and buy their supplies from the local community.
• All our offerings are carefully selected to ensure that they do not have negative impacts on the environment or communities.
• We always choose to go off the beaten track.
• We engage in corporate social responsibility activities where we give back to local communities and support local projects.
• We prioritize sensitizing our clients and sharing with them as much information as possible to enable them to make responsible choices when selecting the destinations and activities for their itinerary.
• Our marketing materials and itineraries are authentic.
• Our travel packages are tailored to suit the clients’ needs, and we ensure to deliver what was promised and agreed on, while ensuring value for money.
• We do not allow purchase of souvenirs containing threatened flora or fauna species or any illegally obtained historical artifacts, drugs or illegal substances, and abide by local & international laws in place that prevent this.