ESCAPE
GO
GREEN
Luxury with a clear conscience
Responsible tourism has been the buzz word in the travel industry for many years – usually
associated with destinations comprising wooden huts and rustic ablutions. While luxury resorts
are not particularly eco-friendly in the traditional sense of the word, some pride themselves
in doing their best efforts to go green through uplifting the community or doing their part for
conservation. Here are some that have done just that – without losing any of the decadence.
DWYKA TENTED
LODGE
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve,
Western Cape
A mere three hours’ drive from Cape
Town, the eco-friendly Dwyka Tented
Lodge, situated on the award-winning
Sanbona WiIdlife Reserve, offers secluded
luxury in a vast and hidden landscape of
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the Little Karoo. The Lodge is surrounded
by awe-inspiring rock formations
which were once the home of ancient
San hunters.
STAY in one of nine luxury tents, each
equipped with en-suite bathrooms, freestanding bath, outdoor shower, private
deck with spa bath, underfloor heating
and minibar.
DINE in the open air boma, listening to the
sounds of the African bush, while sipping
on wine from Sanbona’s own wine cellar.
EXPERIENCE interactive game drives
in open landcruisers with the promise
of spotting big game, plentiful birdlife,
and spectacular sunrises and sunsets
over the breathtaking Karoo landscapes.
Enjoy nature walks to the seven recorded
rock art sites on the reserve, cruise on a
boat safari, marvel at the incredible rock
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BUSH BREAKS