Our favourite sustainable and eco-friendly travel in Africa
Embarking on an eco trip in Africa is a great way to see the continent, travel responsibly, support local communities and help protect endangered wildlife. At Lightfoot Travel, we believe in treading lightly in the countries we visit, and there are many sophisticated eco trips and sustainable programs who share our passion for protecting our surroundings.
Away from the wildlife safaris, get involved with the local community. The Bushcamp Company in Zambia sponsors local schools and encourages guests to visit their community projects or join in with planting trees.
Do your bit for the native flora and fauna by checking into the Desert Rhino Camp in Namibia and contributing to Black Rhino Conservation – Save the Rhino Trust.
Or stay at North Island in the Seychelles to help with their Noah’s Ark initiative, which has reintroduced the Seychelles White-Eye - a very rare endemic bird species - into the area, as well as provided sanctuary for Giant Aldabra Tortoises.
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Cape Town & The Kruger
Greater KrugerSouth African WinelandsCape TownSouth AfricaAfrica
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See iconic African wildlife on safari in the Kruger National Park
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Go shark cage diving or whale watching at Gansbaai
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Enjoy a private guided tour and wine tasting in The Winelands
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Head up Table Mountain for unforgettable views of Cape Town
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Drive the scenic coastal route to the Cape of Good Hope
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Classic Uganda
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Observe the antics of wild chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, Uganda
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Take a boat cruise down the Kazinga Channel in search of hippos
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Spot rare black-maned, tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
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Be humbled by a gorilla encounter in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
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Enjoy unbelievable birdwatching opportunities in Africa
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda
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Track mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park
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Chimpanzee trekking in the Nyungwe Forest
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Spend a day relaxing on the beaches of Lake Kivu
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Experience the lively markets of Rwanda’s capital, Kigali
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Witness Rwanda’s lush, natural beauty and warm, friendly people
Mobile Migration in Tanzania
Serengeti & Northern TanzaniaNgorongoro Crater & Lake ManyaraTanzaniaAfrica
- The beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Daily nature drives across a landscape including 25,000 animals
- Guided walks, sundowners and Maasai cultural experiences
- A hot-air balloon flight over the open savannah at sunrise
- Witnessing the wildebeest migration from Serengeti National Park
Safari Highlights of Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater & Lake ManyaraSerengeti & Northern TanzaniaTanzaniaAfrica
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Enjoy spectacular views over the Ngorongoro Crater
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Experience the thrill of seeing African wildlife on game drives
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Track animals on foot with an experienced guide at Grumeti Reserve
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Witness wildebeest crossing the river in the Serengeti National Park
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Stay in intimate, luxury bush camps with pools and spa treatments
