RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL PRACTICES

Meaningful travel isn’t just about where you go — it’s about the difference you make along the way

Travel with confidence, knowing your adventure doesn’t cost the earth

Smiling Lady, Rajasthan, Getaway Safari

Our deep-rooted relationships with ethical partners, dedication to responsible tourism, and personalised approach ensure every detail of your journey supports responsible travel practices.

Ethical wildlife encounters — always sustainable, always respectful.

Eco-luxury stays that blend comfort with conservation.

Thoughtfully designed itineraries that minimise impact and maximise meaning.

From partnering with ethical operators who share our vision to supporting local economies and preserving cultural heritage, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. 

Because the most meaningful journeys are the ones that give back.

Every journey with Getaway Safari supports the future of the destinations you discover

A portion of every trip booked directly supports the communities, conservation efforts, and ecosystems of the places you explore.  

We only partner with companies who are genuinely invested in the regions they operate — employing local people, supporting conservation efforts, contributing to community development, and integrating sustainability into every aspect of their operations. Your journey plays a part in supporting initiatives such as:

  • Providing safe transport for children in the Okavango Delta, where elephants roam freely.

  • Funding clean water projects to support local communities.

  • Introducing fuel-efficient cooking systems to reduce deforestation.

  • Replanting forests in areas affected by habitat loss.

  • Rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife caught in poaching snares.

We also take our commitment a step further by personally selecting one project each year to receive 1% of our gross profit — ensuring targeted impact where it’s needed most.

We rotate this contribution between wildlife conservation, community development, and environmental protection to share the support as widely as possible.

This past year, we proudly supported Elephant Havens in Botswana, a sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned elephants before safely reintroducing them to the wild.

Your journey does more than take you somewhere extraordinary — it leaves a positive mark long after you’ve returned home.

Supporting local changemakers

We're proud to stand alongside organisations driving conservation, education, and community development across the regions we visit.

  • Michelle Lagerberg | Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Botswana & South Africa

    “The warmth of the people, the rich culture, and the genuine sustainability efforts were incredible to witness. Every place we stayed employed and empowered locals — from our porters and trackers in Rwanda to the weavers teaching our girls their craft in Botswana. Visiting a sewing school supporting unwed mothers was particularly moving — proof of how communities rally to create a better future.”

  • Julie & John | Botswana & Zimbabwe, May 2019

    “A huge thank you to Getaway Safari for our magical tailor-made African experience. From the Kalahari to the Okavango Delta, to Savuti and Victoria Falls — it was an itinerary designed with care and passion. The people, the conservation efforts, and the impact of tourism were truly inspiring.”

Why responsible travel matters

The world’s most unforgettable travel destinations are also the most fragile. At Getaway Safari, we believe in protecting these places — not just for today’s travellers, but for future generations.

Travel that enriches, not exploits

Experiences that support, not disrupt.

Journeys that leave a legacy, not a footprint.

Travelling with Getaway Safari means more than experiencing the extraordinary

It means becoming part of a story that supports local communities, protects wildlife, and preserves the environment.