Our Responsible Tourism
Network

Our Responsible Tourism is a group of like-minded partners in the tourism industry doing something positive for our planet, our city and our people. This is about making the positive benefits of responsible tourism simple and accessible to the tourism industry and tourists themselves.
All our responsible tourism network members are passionate about what they do . Each member contributes in some way towards the Global Sustainable Development Goals. This is about helping you on your journey. More importantly this is about making sure tourists know the positive impact they can make by choosing their tourism experience carefully.
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Africa Ignite

Africa Ignite
Africa!Ignite is one of KwaZulu-Natal’s leading rural development agencies. Their programmes help women and youths to earn a decent living; develop sustainable enterprises; learn usable skills; tell their stories; protect their health and environment; and improve their quality of life.
Antbear Lodge

Antbear Lodge
Antbear Lodge in the KZN Midlands have established an organic vegetable garden, have created masterpieces with alternative building styles. The dream of the Antbear Lodge team is to look after animals and live sustainably.
Blue Ocean Dive Centre

Blue Ocean Dive Centre
Blue Ocean Dive Resort is the premier destination for hotel accommodation, all your scuba diving needs and entertainment in Umkomaas, Aliwal Shoal. They do an amazing amount of work around marine conservation and awareness.
Coral Divers

Coral Divers
Coral Divers is nestled in the heart of Sodwana Bay National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They live, eat and breath ocean and ocean conservation.
Cutty Sark Hotel

Cutty Sark Hotel
Ezwini Lodge

Ezwini Lodge
Ezwini Lodge is located just across eNanda Dam from our eNanda Adventure Centre. Onwer, Futhi Sibiya is passionate about Youth Development and runs a range of local initiatives to support youth enterprise development through his home brewed X-Factored Program.
Happy Hippo Backpackers

Happy Hippo Backpackers
Happy Hippo Backpackers in central Durban does some amazing work. From renewable energy and water saving initiatives throughout the backpackers to external programs focused on youth literacy and arts ....they're so much more than just a backpackers!
Montaseel Adventures

Montaseel Adventures
Montaseel Adventures were one of the first members of our network. Their 4x4 trips teach and encourage responsible off road driving, they support and mentor numerous small businesses in the Valley of a 1000 Hills and passionate about benefiting the communities that live there.
Mackaya Bella Guest House

Mackaya Bella Guest House
Mackaya Bella guesthouse in Durban north is tucked away from the busy outside world. From the moment you step inside, you’ll be surrounded by indigenous garden with a gorgeous array of different plants, animal and birdlife. A green tourism accredited member and passionate about wildlife, recycling and their impact on our planet
Ocean Park Guesthouse

Ocean Park Guesthouse
Scuba Xcursions

Scuba Xcursions
Scuba Xcursions are based on the South Coast and operate from Cutty Sark Hotel offering scuba diving on the world famous Aliwal Shoal. They're passionate about our planet's biodiversity and focus on responsible scuba diving.
Shapes Of Africa

Shapes Of Africa
Shapes for Africa is simply amazing! Sustaining energy and other natural resources where possible is at the heart of their business model and they live by their words "to live as lightly on Mother Earth, and as naturally as possible, in harmony with all creatures great and small – and eventually off the grid."
Spekboom Tours

Spekboom Tours
St Lucia Eco Lodge

St Lucia Eco Lodge
Tidal Tao Snorkelling Safaris

Tidal Tao Snorkelling Safaris
Tidal Tao runs snorkelling safaris in Ballito with a large focus on educating the public and youth on marine conservation issues. 20% of their turnover goes directly towards various education and marine conservation projects
Wilderness Leadership School

Wilderness Leadership School
The Wilderness Leadership School is a non profit organisation that provides a direct experience of nature on trails in wild areas with a leave no trace ethic and zero carbon footprint.