Hikes. Waterfall. Drakensberg

Living Sustainably

  • Reduced single use plastic by 80%

  • Removed over 1,000 invasive trees

  • Developed a plan to promote indigenous flora growth

  • Installed 3 nature cameras

  • Increased home production of essential supplies including home grown herbs and homemade yoghurt, lemon coridal, granola, and limoncello!

  • Adopted non-lethal practices for wildlife deterrence from the Lodge

  • Reduced energy consumption by approx 20%

    Data estimates, since July 2023

Our commitment to sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to reducing plastic waste and actively choose to buy locally sourced products to support our community and minimize our environmental footprint.

We are also focused on growing more of our own produce right here at the lodge, ensuring fresh, organic options for our guests. Our cleaning practices prioritize the use of environmentally friendly materials, safeguarding the health of our guests and the planet.

Furthermore, we take great care in nurturing our indigenous forests and grasslands, preserving the natural beauty and biodiversity of our unique ecosystem.

Identifying trees indigenous to the Drakensberg for protection

Observing footage captured on our nature cameras in our indigenous Drakensberg forests