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Why Africa Overland Travel is Eco Friendly

Vehicles are regularly serviced and maintained therefore running cleaner and

more efficiently whilst keeping emissions to a minimum.

One vehicle = 12 to 30 travellers. The carbon footprint is divided across all

travellers as opposed to having numerous vehicles on the road. (The saving you

make on sharing fuel loads and costs is also worth mentioning!

Companies have recognised Green or Eco policies

in place that crew and passengers must adhere to.

One return long-haul flight is less of a carbon burning nightmare

than your long-haul flight plus lots of little, short, local ones.

Fresh food and produce is purchased locally at local markets thereby supporting

local businesses and economies.

Curios and souvenirs purchased direct from the manufacturer (often

a person with a roadside stall selling their wares) ensure that the full cost

is paid to the local manufacturer and therefore community.

Overland vehicles and drivers stick to public, marked roads and dont

condone off-roading limiting the environmental impact in eco-sensitive

areas.

Rubbish is disposed of properly and recycled where possible.

Many overland companies support a local charity, NGO or community based charitable

association and in some cases these beneficiaries only exist due to the input

from Overland companies, their crew and their passengers.

The use of local guides not only gives you on-the-ground knowledge but supports

the communities that live in the places you visit.

The theories of "Tread lightly and travel politely" and "take

only photos - leave only footprints" definitely apply to Overland travel.

Thinking Green On Safari

Plastic bags - don't use them.

Pillow case or recycled bag for laundry and shopping.

When buying water buy 5L and decant it - you will use less bottles.

No cigarette butts out window, dispose of them properly.

Use bio degradable products where possible.

Share transport or walk, lessens your carbon footprint.

Minimise water usage.

Buy local - its cheaper and you support local communities.

Toilet paper - burn, bury or bring it back to the bin.

Read from source: Eco friendly Tips for your African safari

by: Tania Wheeler

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