Tag Archives: sustainable tourism

Gondwana Tours & Safaris is helping shape the future of children in Maun

Posted on 21st September 2026

  At Gondwana Tours & Safaris, we believe that tourism should contribute meaningfully to the communities in which we operate. This belief is reflected in our support for Lehikeng, a community-focused organisation working to create a brighter future for children in Maun. Through the Gondwa
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Roads Less Travelled – A Journey to Zambia’s Lesser-Known Safari Gems

Posted on 28th January 2026

  From Mark Hathaway's travel journal   Although less well known than mainstream safari destinations like Kenya or South Africa, Zambia has long been recognised by safari connoisseurs as offering one of Africa’s finest safari experiences. Parks like South Luangwa have a long and
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Discover Paradise: Why the Seychelles Should Be on Your Travel Bucket List

Posted on 21st July 2025

  Discover Paradise: Why the Seychelles Should Be on Your Travel Bucket List Tucked away in the heart of the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles is a breathtaking archipelago of 115 islands located about 1,600 kilometres off the east coast of Africa and northeast of Madagascar. Positioned just south
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Kenya Safaris – Private Conservancies vs. Public National Parks

Posted on 19th May 2025

  “Tendea dunia vyema; hukukabidhiwa na wazazi wako, umeazimwa na watoto wako.” (“Treat the Earth well; it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children.”) Kenyan Proverb   In Kenya, this timeless wisdom is more than a proverb – it is a way of l
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Understanding Botswana’s Safari Seasons

Posted on 30th April 2024

    Determining the most appropriate safari option can sometimes feel like a daunting task. Apart from many other obvious questions, almost every client wants to know, what time of the year is most suitable for a safari in Botswana. We do not really like to label any one of Botswana’s
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What exactly is a “bucket shower”?

Posted on 22nd April 2024

  Bucket showers offer a unique and eco-friendly way to bathe under the African sky. For many travellers they are an integral part of an authentic African safari experience. In areas where running water is limited or unavailable, such as remote or mobile safari camps, a bucket shower is a sim
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Gondwana Tours & Safaris is “Paying it forward” ….

Posted on 15th January 2024

  As a company operating in Africa, Gondwana Tours & Safaris has for some time been looking to get more involved in, and to support an African charity, thereby “paying it forward” in a very measurable and sustainable way. It seemed a daunting task to decide which of the many worthy ca
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