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Going on safari sounds like an exciting experience, right? But, have you ever wondered What is the environmental impact of going on a safari? This is where the concept of carbon footprint.
What is the Carbon Footprint?
The carbon footprintmeasures the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases that are emitted directly or indirectly as a result of our activities. On a safari, these emissions can come from different sources.
Emissions by transport
One of the largest contributors to the carbon footprintOn a safari, it's transportation. From the plane you take to get to the reserve to the all-terrain vehicles that take you through the savannah, every kilometer traveled generates emissions.
How to reduce these emissions?
Opting for companies that use electric vehicles or biofuels can make a big difference. In addition, to compensate the carbon footprintthrough reforestation projects is an excellent option.
Discover Tanzania Responsibly
Join one of our carbon-offset Tanzania safaris and travel knowing every kilometre counts for conservation. 8 days, from 2.850 € per person. Tanzania - Origine
Carbon Tanzania
Carbon Tanzaniais a social enterprise that is dedicated to forest conservation in Tanzania, working to protect both forests and wildlife, while supporting local communities.
Implement projects REDD+which seek to reduce emissions caused by deforestation and forest degradation, in collaboration with indigenous groups and local governments.
Funding their initiatives through sale of carbon credits, contribute to avoiding the emission of large amounts of CO2 and promote environmental and socio-economic benefits.
In 2020, the natural climate solutions of Carbon Tanzaniabenefited 63,000 indigenous people, protected more than 650,000 hectares of forest and verified 1.4 million emission reductions.
Carbon Tanzaniaand Trio Travel
A Threenot only do explore our Tanzania safaris, 6 days, from 2.095 € per person, but we also work to leave a positive impact wherever we go. Therefore, we collaborate hand in hand with the project of Carbon Tanzaniain all of our travels.
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How? Buying carbon credits that generate income and financing for all the projects you work on Carbon Tanzania. These high-quality forest carbon credits can be used to offset unavoidable emissions in other parts of the world by organizations striving to meet commitments of”zero net emissions”.
Although every traveler can decide if he wants to collaborate or not, our recommendation is always to include it in your trips, since in this way we help to reverse and compensate the carbon footprintthat we inevitably leave in the environment in making this unique journey possible.
Ready to Make Your Safari Count?
Experience the Great Migration while supporting the forests and communities that make it possible. 9 days, from 3.350 € per person. Tanzania - Crossroads of the Great Migration
Frequently asked questions
What is a carbon footprint and why does it matter on a safari?
A carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gases, especially CO2, produced by your activities. On a safari, flights, road transfers and accommodation all contribute. Understanding your footprint is the first step toward choosing travel options that minimise harm to the very ecosystems you have come to experience.
Which part of a safari generates the most carbon emissions?
Long-haul flights to destinations such as Tanzania or Kenya typically account for the largest share of emissions. Ground transportation in 4x4 vehicles adds a secondary contribution. Choosing direct flights, sharing vehicles with other travellers, and selecting operators who use fuel-efficient fleets can all help reduce the total impact significantly.
What is Carbon Tanzania and how does it work?
Carbon Tanzania is a social enterprise that protects forests and wildlife while supporting local communities. It runs REDD+ projects that reduce emissions from deforestation, verified by international standards. Revenue comes from the sale of carbon credits to businesses and travellers who wish to offset the emissions they cannot yet eliminate from their journeys.
How do carbon credits offset my safari emissions?
When you purchase a carbon credit, you fund a project that prevents or removes an equivalent tonne of CO2 from the atmosphere, such as protecting a hectare of Tanzanian forest. The credit is independently verified, retired in your name, and directly finances conservation work and community income that would not otherwise exist.
Is offsetting my carbon footprint mandatory when booking through Watatu Travel?
Offsetting is optional, and every traveller makes their own choice. However, we strongly recommend including it in your booking. The additional cost is modest compared to the total trip investment, and the benefit is tangible: real forests protected, real CO2 avoided, and real support for the indigenous communities who are the best long-term guardians of these landscapes.
What else can I do beyond offsetting to reduce my safari's environmental impact?
Beyond purchasing carbon credits, you can choose operators that use electric or biofuel vehicles, stay in eco-certified lodges powered by solar energy, limit single-use plastics, travel in smaller groups to reduce per-person emissions, and extend your trip so that the environmental cost of the flight is shared across more days of low-impact activity on the ground.
Going on safari sounds like an exciting experience, right? But, have you ever wondered What is the environmental impact of going on a safari? This is where the concept of carbon footprint.
What is the Carbon Footprint?
The carbon footprintmeasures the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases that are emitted directly or indirectly as a result of our activities. On a safari, these emissions can come from different sources.
Emissions by transport
One of the largest contributors to the carbon footprintOn a safari, it's transportation. From the plane you take to get to the reserve to the all-terrain vehicles that take you through the savannah, every kilometer traveled generates emissions.
How to reduce these emissions?
Opting for companies that use electric vehicles or biofuels can make a big difference. In addition, to compensate the carbon footprintthrough reforestation projects is an excellent option.
Discover Tanzania Responsibly
Join one of our carbon-offset Tanzania safaris and travel knowing every kilometre counts for conservation. 8 days, from 2.850 € per person. Tanzania - Origine
Carbon Tanzania
Carbon Tanzaniais a social enterprise that is dedicated to forest conservation in Tanzania, working to protect both forests and wildlife, while supporting local communities.
Implement projects REDD+which seek to reduce emissions caused by deforestation and forest degradation, in collaboration with indigenous groups and local governments.
Funding their initiatives through sale of carbon credits, contribute to avoiding the emission of large amounts of CO2 and promote environmental and socio-economic benefits.
In 2020, the natural climate solutions of Carbon Tanzaniabenefited 63,000 indigenous people, protected more than 650,000 hectares of forest and verified 1.4 million emission reductions.
Carbon Tanzaniaand Trio Travel
A Threenot only do explore our Tanzania safaris, 6 days, from 2.095 € per person, but we also work to leave a positive impact wherever we go. Therefore, we collaborate hand in hand with the project of Carbon Tanzaniain all of our travels.
How? Buying carbon credits that generate income and financing for all the projects you work on Carbon Tanzania. These high-quality forest carbon credits can be used to offset unavoidable emissions in other parts of the world by organizations striving to meet commitments of”zero net emissions”.
Although every traveler can decide if he wants to collaborate or not, our recommendation is always to include it in your trips, since in this way we help to reverse and compensate the carbon footprintthat we inevitably leave in the environment in making this unique journey possible.
Ready to Make Your Safari Count?
Experience the Great Migration while supporting the forests and communities that make it possible. 9 days, from 3.350 € per person. Tanzania - Crossroads of the Great Migration
Frequently asked questions
What is a carbon footprint and why does it matter on a safari?
A carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gases, especially CO2, produced by your activities. On a safari, flights, road transfers and accommodation all contribute. Understanding your footprint is the first step toward choosing travel options that minimise harm to the very ecosystems you have come to experience.
Which part of a safari generates the most carbon emissions?
Long-haul flights to destinations such as Tanzania or Kenya typically account for the largest share of emissions. Ground transportation in 4x4 vehicles adds a secondary contribution. Choosing direct flights, sharing vehicles with other travellers, and selecting operators who use fuel-efficient fleets can all help reduce the total impact significantly.
What is Carbon Tanzania and how does it work?
Carbon Tanzania is a social enterprise that protects forests and wildlife while supporting local communities. It runs REDD+ projects that reduce emissions from deforestation, verified by international standards. Revenue comes from the sale of carbon credits to businesses and travellers who wish to offset the emissions they cannot yet eliminate from their journeys.
How do carbon credits offset my safari emissions?
When you purchase a carbon credit, you fund a project that prevents or removes an equivalent tonne of CO2 from the atmosphere, such as protecting a hectare of Tanzanian forest. The credit is independently verified, retired in your name, and directly finances conservation work and community income that would not otherwise exist.
Is offsetting my carbon footprint mandatory when booking through Watatu Travel?
Offsetting is optional, and every traveller makes their own choice. However, we strongly recommend including it in your booking. The additional cost is modest compared to the total trip investment, and the benefit is tangible: real forests protected, real CO2 avoided, and real support for the indigenous communities who are the best long-term guardians of these landscapes.
What else can I do beyond offsetting to reduce my safari's environmental impact?
Beyond purchasing carbon credits, you can choose operators that use electric or biofuel vehicles, stay in eco-certified lodges powered by solar energy, limit single-use plastics, travel in smaller groups to reduce per-person emissions, and extend your trip so that the environmental cost of the flight is shared across more days of low-impact activity on the ground.
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