Responsible Tourism

Employment

Tongole employed local tradesmen in the construction of the lodge. Over 100 jobs were created during the two-year period of construction.

The lodge continues to employ staff from the local community, providing significant employment and ongoing training in a very poor region of Malawi.

Construction

All building material was sourced locally and is sustainable. Furthermore the lodge was  designed to blend into the natural surroundings.

Self-sustainability

Hot running water and 240v power is generated by a self-sustainable, solar-powered system.

Low impact safari activities

Tongole Wilderness Retreat advocates low environmental impact activities, to ensure the protection of the area. Most of the safari activities are foot or river-based. Guests observe, rather than chase wildlife.

Food

Wherever possible, food supplies are sourced locally.

The Tongole Foundation

The Tongole Foundation was set up to create a sustainable business with critical employment opportunities and support local schools with its children’s education charity. Find out more about The Tongole Foundation.