380 | Planet Baobab, something completely different

WELFARE, CONSERVATION & TOURISM

Meerkat conservation

Meerkat guard

Guides explain the Meerkat project 

Have a seat- but carefully, it's only decorated concrete

Excellent service

At Planet Baobab a leaning towards rusticity in the style of a traditional village let the guests feel at comfort right from the beginning of their stay.

BirdsConTour has rewarded the Planet Baobab with a three penguin-rated Welfare, Conservation & Tourism Support 2015 Award.

378 | Gorgeous Imvelo Gorges Lodge

WELFARE, CONSERVATION & TOURISM

Victoria Falls

Close enough to the Victoria Falls for guests to enjoy the Gorges Lodge is built on the edge of the Batoka Gorge, about 250 meters above the mighty Zambezi River, Africa's fourth largest river.

Extra care is been taken for bird life.

Even the wild Verreaux's Eagle enjoys special protection. Painting by George Mgona, 1996.

Gorges Lodge has been committed to supporting the surrounding village communities.

What a view while enjoying breakfast

A stunning wall painting behind a mouthwatering breakfast buffet.

With a friendly Good morning greeting engraved in the butter

BirdsConTour rewarded the Gorges Lodge with a three penguin-rated Welfare, Conservation & Tourism Support 2015 Award.

BirdsConTour reports in article 323.

385 | My Tour, My Country, My Planet #4

WELFARE, CONSERVATION & TOURISM

Every tour counts!

Every time BirdsConTour leads a tour, we give something back. 

This time it was the Okavango Tour, a tour from Zimbabwe through Botswana to Namibia, organized by Chamäleon Reisen and Pack Safari and led by BirdsConTour.

Gorges Lodge, Zimbabwe, has been rewarded by BirdsConTour.

BirdsConTour reports in article 323 and 378.

The Chobe Bush Lodge, Botswana, received a one penguin-rated Tourism Support 2015 Award.

BirdsConTour reports in article 323 and 379.

Three penguins at Planet Baobab, Botswana.

BirdsConTour reports in article 323 and 380.

A Heart for a Baobab.

Baobab trees share their limited range with a growing number of humans - and their baobab sibling-crushing livestock. But BirdsConTour together with a group of guests set a sign to make people aware of baobab tree protection.

It was encouraging to see that there is a growing body of travelers who go beyond simply traveling and get involved in conservation activities by rolling up their sleeves and participating.

BirdsConTour reports in article 381.

Roadkilled Black-backed Jackal

Roadkilled Crowned Lapwing

Roadkilled rabbit

The above three displayed roadkills attracted lots of Pied Crows and Cape Crows, putting them at risk of being trapped by passing vehicles.  By having removed these roadkill attractions, BirdsConTour reduced the risk for these crows of getting hit by vehicles.

BirdsConTour reports in article 344, Making the best of Roadkills.

Guests want to stay longer than planned at Mankwe Bush Lodge, Botswana.

BirdsConTour reports in article 323 and 382.

BirdsConTour delivered a penguin to the Okavango Delta, Botswana.

BirdsConTour reports in article 323 and 383.

Proudly owned by the Naro San- the Dqae Qare San Lodge in Botswana.

BirdsConTour reports in article 323 and 384.

Tour members participated in cleaning the site.

Clean Roads and Nature project. Cleaning the roads traveled, here a picnic site inbetween Maun and Ghanzi, Botswana..

BirdsConTour reports in article 351.

All the guests of the Okavango tour have been rewarded with a one penguin-rated Tourism Support 2015 Award from BirdsConTour.

BirdsConTour reports in article 323.

376 | Awakening by the bird choir at Ilala Lodge

WELFARE, CONSERVATION & TOURISM

In the morning, gently awake by the choir of the wild garden birds and lift your head to see the spray of the majestic Victoria Falls.

Tpiwa the pianist earns an income for entertaining the guests during dinner in The Palm restaurant.

Local manufactured souvenirs are sold in this shop.

Zimbabwean earrings

Orphans get supported

The 1 Dollar Green Fund Contribution serves for conservation purposes.

For bird life is catered

One of the best restaurants in Zimbabwe

BirdsConTour rewarded the Ilala Lodge with a three penguin-rated Welfare, Conservation & Tourism Support 2015 Award.