4 Green Getaway Spots When Visiting South Africa
Green Travel (also known as ecotourism) is all about making a positive impact on the place you intend to travel to. One can practice this by simply giving back to nature, for example, one can plant a tree where they may be visiting. Another way travelers can practice Green Travel is by giving back to the surrounding community in the area they are traveling in.

Green accommodations in South Africa:
- Kololo Game Reserve, Vaalwater:
Located in Limpopo, in a town called Vaalwater. This game reserve focuses on taking care of the wildlife as well as contributing money to rhino anti-poaching and encouraging guests to donate old clothes as well to plant a tree during their stay.

2. Teniqua Treetops, Garden Route, Western Cape:
Teniqua Treetops is located in the Garden Route in South Africa. This tree house resort is self-catering and eco-friendly.

3. Phinda Forest Lodge, Maputaland:
Located in Kwa-Zulu Natal, this lodge is raised on stilts away from all of the disturbing nature beneath the lodge. This lodge was constructed in a way that no tree was destroyed during the construction.

4. Hotel Verde, Cape Town International Airport:
This hotel has won awards and remains Africa’s Greenest Hotels. The hotel was designed with sustainability at its center.

Article was written by: Reneilwe Monametsi