Tom Heinecken

This accommodation provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.

Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:  

At KaingU Safari Lodge, the main area of focus is the environment. The lodge takes active measures in minimising waste, the use of water and electricity.

Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative: 

KaingU Safari Lodge has a part to play in preserving this unique environment. The communities benefit form the lodge's presence in that the lodge donates an amount from every night that guests stay at KaingU Safari Lodge to assit with community and conservation projects.

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KaingU Lodge uses solar energy and water turbines and water-pumps will be installed in future which do not need any fuel or electricity. All staff are localy trained by the Lodge Managing Directors Tom and Viv.

All building works and thatching is done by local people who have been trained by Tom. With a little grant we have a team called "Tusole" (3,4 guys) who got a little loan through Tom and is an idependant micro-enterprise doing road works, slashing , dam-building for various nabouring lodges. Another project which is almost finished is the "Iron Smelter Project" . With a small grant an old iron-smelter has been constructed together with an educational Inkuta where guests can learn how in earlier times the locals smelted iron.

The lodge also contributes with donations for local festivites. IronSmelters Project will be producing small items to be sold to guests.

The lodge employs elders from the community who know the history about the area and their history for "Outings" and over-night stays with ex-poachers at "Poachers'Rock", Iron Smelter Sight visits, Hot Springs and Gem-Mining Sites.