At Ndaka Safari Lodge, we believe that it’s our duty to support the continued conservation of wildlife and actively contribute to the local communities around the Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve.
#ProjectREFILL
Our initiative #ProjectREFILL provides an eco-friendly alternative to disposable single use PET bottled water. Be sure to bring your own reusable water bottles or flasks to fill with our filtered water on site.
Mandela Day
The Ndaka team makes sure to fulfil 67 minutes of kindness every year on Mandela Day to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela and his values through community service. Our past Mandela magic includes:
- Going to the local Bongella Primary School, preparing lunch and sharing treats with about 230 learners and their teachers.
- Teaming up with Singakwenza in a Waste2Toys Workshop in which our team made toys to help caregivers provide fun, educational activities for young children.
- Knitting and supplying blankets to the 67 Blankets For Nelson Mandela Day initiative.
- Clearing alien vegetation on the Reserve.
Santa Shoebox Project
The pledging of Santa Shoeboxes filled with gifts for underprivileged children.
The Care Bear Project
Women in the community are paid for knitting Care Bears which are then distributed to needy recipients.
Save the Rhino
The Nambiti Rhino Protection Levy of R100 (incl. VAT) is charged per person per night for all guests over the age of two.
GABRAN
Great Annual Bicycle Ride Across Natal – The COWS raise much-needed funds for CHOC (Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa).
Sustainability
We’re on our way to becoming a more self-sustaining lodge. We strive to reduce our environmental impact through our recycling efforts and careful water and waste management.
God’s Warehouse
An organisation that supports single, divorced and widowed mothers in feeding their families.
Singakwenza
Building sustainable Early Childhood Education using resources made from recycling to provide fun, educational activities that enable young children to learn.
Ndaka Cares is about more than once-off projects; it’s about the little things we do every day that make a positive impact on the world around us.
That’s why we:
- Source locally-made items for our curio shop.
- Truly care about the wellbeing of every member of our team.
- Host soccer days for the local community to enjoy a game of soccer, a game drive and a meal with us.
- Take the time to look after our natural surroundings by clearing alien vegetation.