Sustainable Travelling: 5 ways you can be a part of the movement
Sustainable travel forms a part of the eco-friendly trends that are sweeping the globe. As more people take climate change seriously, and want to be a part of the solution, travellers in particular are reevaluating the way that they go on their adventures.
The mantra of leaving nothing but footprints is one way to completely sum up what it means to be an eco-traveller. The whole idea is to leave as little negative impact as possible on the local economy and the environment which is being visited. The overall goal is to ensure that the future generations inherit a pristine environment.
At Mbombela Lodge, we are all about being eco-friendly and we work hard to ensure that a stay with us is not one that will have a harmful effect on the surrounding nature. And when you choose our Mbombela accommodation as your preferred place to stay, there are some things that you can do to become an eco-traveller.
Our 5 Eco-Travelling Tips for you
- Say no to plastic water bottles and mugs
When travelling, most people will buy copious amounts of plastic water bottles as well as coffee cups that they can simply throw away once used. But neither of these options is really ideal if you hope to be an eco-traveller. What you should instead be doing is buying a reusable water bottle as well as a reusable coffee mug. - Support the local economy
In Mbombela, our economy has been built by small businesses and family run companies. For this reason, while we do have many larger corporations selling goods, it is a better idea to shop local, if you can. Here you will find loads of fresh produce and preserves, and each are well-worth buying because most of the ingredients used are locally sourced, which means the products have a smaller carbon footprint. - Tour local
A trip to the Lowveld, especially if you are on a holiday, means you have the perfect opportunity to go on a local tour. Safaris are big business in our part of the world and there are so many local touring companies that you can book a trip with. Tours up to and around Kaapsehoop, as well as tours of the Kruger National Park are both popular options. - Drive don’t fly
While flying is fun and a whole lot faster than driving, it does leave a much bigger carbon footprint. Flying can also cost a lot more, and it does limit the amount of stunning scenery that you can look at when you are driving. Since the road to Mbombela is well maintained and easy to navigate, you should rather drive down, or look for a transport company offering tickets to the city. - Be accommodation sustainable
When you arrive at Mbombela Lodge, there are still ways that you can continue being a sustainable traveller. Some of the things that you can think about doing include reusing your towels by making sure you hang them to dry after each use, using the same linen for at least a week, and bringing along your own toiletries.
