Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Welverdiend

The Orpen Kruger

Lodge in Welverdiend

9.5

Excellent

$

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Luxury Lodge

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Outdoor Pool

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SleepOver Orpen Gate 1.9 km from Welverdiend

Hotel in Acornhoek

8.2

Very Good

$

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Family Friendly Hotel

Small Hotel

Tintswalo Safari 3.3 km from Welverdiend

Lodge in Manyeleti

10

Excellent

From $1,736

$

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Luxury Lodge

Lodge for Honeymoon

Makumu Private Game Lodge 9.9 km from Welverdiend

Lodge in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve

9.8

Excellent

From $875

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Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Rainwater collection and usage

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

Recycling bins in guest rooms

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Organic waste is composted

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
We don't have lights in our rooms. The entire lodge is lit by candle light and lanterns at night.

Simbavati River Sands 10.2 km from Welverdiend

Lodge in Timbavati Game Reserve

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Luxury Lodge

Lodge with Swimming Pool

Private Pool Outdoor Pool

Pungwe Safari Camp 11.6 km from Welverdiend

Lodge in Manyeleti

9.5

Excellent

From $544

$

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Lodge with Parking

Luxury Lodge

Thornybush Simbambili Lodge 14.2 km from Welverdiend

Lodge in Sabi Sand Game Reserve

9.6

Excellent

From $1,838

$

Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Part of the Thornybush Collection, which has a firm commitment to sustainable travel principles. The collection is implementing solar power at its lodges and is involved in community upliftment initiatives and wildlife conservation projects.

Kambaku Safari Lodge 14.2 km from Welverdiend

Lodge in Timbavati Game Reserve

9.4

Excellent

$

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Lodge for Honeymoon

Lodge with Swimming Pool

Indoor Pool Panoramic View Pool

Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge 15.0 km from Welverdiend

Lodge in Mluwati Concession

9.3

Excellent

From $529

$

Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge is part of the Imbali Concession, which is dedicated to ensuring the sustainability of the Kruger National Park and preserving biodiversity. The lodge supports the local community through a resource-based approach and is committed to sustainable and constructive ecotourism.

xisakeni Lodge 15.1 km from Welverdiend

Bed & Breakfast in Dingleydale

3.8

Rated

$

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Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Bed & Breakfast with Swimming Pool

Children's Pool Outdoor Pool

Bed & Breakfast with Parking

Shik Shack Backpackers 15.1 km from Welverdiend

Campground in Guernsey Nature Reserve

8.0

Very Good

From $23

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Campground Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Campground with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

Campground with Parking

Umlani Bushcamp 15.2 km from Welverdiend

Lodge in Timbavati Game Reserve

9.7

Excellent

From $672

$

Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Umlani Bushcamp operates entirely off-grid, utilizing solar power for its electricity needs and offering no electricity in the rooms, promoting a minimal environmental impact. The lodge focuses on a traditional safari experience with limited modern conveniences, aligning with a low-impact approach to tourism. It also uses gas for hot water and cooking, and recycles waste, further reducing its footprint.

Questionnaire

Certifications:

Fair Trade Tourism (Southern Africa)

Rainforest Alliance

Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?

Solar radiation

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Green roof

Building materials from sustainable resources

Written environmental policy statement in place

The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

Serving organic food at the restaurant

LED lighting throughout the premises

Environmental manager appointed

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Carbon footprint is measured by recognised CO2 measurement tool

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Organic waste is composted

Zero-energy building (zero net energy consumption on an annual basis)

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

An energy audit is carried out at least once every five years

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
-100% off the grid electricity supply solar panels .
-only indigenous water wise plants in garden

Nsuku Bed and Breakfast 15.3 km from Welverdiend

Bed & Breakfast in Thulamahashi

8.8

Excellent

$

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Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Bed & Breakfast with Free Wi-Fi

Bed & Breakfast with Parking

Cheetah Paw Eco Lodge 15.5 km from Welverdiend

Lodge in Guernsey Nature Reserve

9.2

Excellent

From $269

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Lodge with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

Lodge with Free Wi-Fi

Inyati Game Lodge 15.7 km from Welverdiend

Lodge in Sabi Sand Game Reserve

9.3

Excellent

From $986

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Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Inyati Game Lodge is committed to sustainable tourism and conservation efforts, working with local communities and initiatives. Guest accommodations operate entirely off the grid using a recently installed solar power system. The lodge also follows an ethical guiding approach and limits the number of vehicles at wildlife sightings to minimize disturbance.

Lion Tree Top Lodge 15.7 km from Welverdiend

Lodge in Guernsey Nature Reserve

9.2

Excellent

From $106

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Accessible Lodge

Lodge with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

Tangala Safari Camp 15.8 km from Welverdiend

Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve

8.1

Very Good

From $398

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Luxury Lodge

Lodge with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

Thornybush Game Lodge 15.8 km from Welverdiend

Lodge in Thornybush Game Reserve

10

Excellent

From $1,367

$

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Luxury Lodge

5-Star Lodge

Sunset Lodge & Safaris 16.0 km from Welverdiend

Lodge in Guernsey Nature Reserve

9.9

Excellent

From $93

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Luxury Lodge

Lodge with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

Thornhill Safari Lodge 16.3 km from Welverdiend

Lodge in Guernsey Nature Reserve

8.7

Very Good

From $118

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3-Star Lodge

Lodge for Honeymoon