Sustainability: A mix of support, culture and excitement

Sustainability or more correctly Sustainable development is a collection of methods to relieve poverty, create equitable standards of living, satisfy the basic needs of all peoples, and establish sustainable practices on the economical, environmental, social and political ground.

ZedAway is committed to promote sustainability and development in African countries with several projects aimed to empower local communities and promote awareness. All our tourists have the possibility to be exposed to environmental and social sustainability simply taking part to one of our Sustainable Tourism Projects.

Sustainable Tourism promotes integration and interaction with local communities. It is a way of supporting local projects and businesses while respecting the local traditions and way of living. It also helps to conserve resources and the environment. Sustainable tourism does not disrupt the status quo, or require people to adjust their way of life.
Sustainable tourism activities range from staying and dining with local families and spending time with fishermen or farmers to learn how they support their families, to visiting local conservation projects that really take into account the needs of the people living around them.
Sustainable tourism does not have to exclude classic safaris: game drives and visits to national parks can be perfectly integrated into a sustainable tourism itinerary.

Sustainable tourism is nothing daunting. It simply means that your holiday experience benefits not only you, giving you a richer experience, but supports local communities and gives them a positive experience of tourism. As it combines normal holiday activities with interaction with local people and conservation projects, it is the most exciting and fun way to travel in Africa.

This is a very simple example of what a day might include when you decide to take this option for your holiday:

- Morning Game Drive
- Afternoon Nature Walk with a conservation expert Dinner and
- Evening spent with a local family

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