ARP Travel Group
Exceptional destination management for travel professionals
Corporate Environmental Practices and Social Responsibility
Members of ARP Travel Group consider the importance of protecting the environment and the communities in which we operate as one of our highest priorities. We participate in a wide range of initiatives that foster development of the people of Africa ranging from sponsorship of students to visits to communities. Our travellers’ visits generate revenue for the communities to invest in locally managed projects.
We have a number of guidelines that our staff follow to reduce the consumption of paper and other consumables wherever possible. We look to recycle at every opportunity in all areas of our business to help save our planet.
Past efforts have included student scholarships, eye clinics, reforestation projects, water for villages and water dam projects in the bush. We have built relationships with a number of orphanages and schools helping the future of Africa stay bright.
With the environment
Guest participation is a huge part of our conservation efforts. We encourage travellers to plant trees, sponsor an elephant, or visit an orphanage. Visits to local villages helps generate funds to improve education and infrastructure whilst preserving their rich culture. Many of our customers say that their interaction during their safari is a high point.
With our workshops
Our vehicles are maintained to a high performance level to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Our drivers are trained to conserve fuel and respect the right-of-way of the wildlife they encounter. The staff have a love for wildlife and pass their passion for the importance of conservation along as they interact with international travellers.
With our offices
The group’s offices take a number of measures to limit their impact on the surroundings including recycling, limiting the use of paper through a comprehensive IT infrastructure. Offices utilise natural lighting where possible. Many of the staff also participate in volunteer projects for improvement of the community and conservation of wildlife.
With nature
Many of the world’s threatened and endangered animals can be found in East Africa. At ARP Travel Group, we support efforts to protect wildlife at a number of levels from direct involvement and sponsorship with globally recognised organisations to discouraging our travellers from buying animal bones, skins and shells.
With our communities
Children of Africa face seemingly insurmountable challenges on a daily basis. Many left as orphans, others in schools that lack adequate supplies. The group’s companies participate in a number of programmes to help young Africans including sponsorship of students to arranging visits to orphanages and schools by travellers.
With our clients
We continue to develop a number of programmes that reduce the use of vehicles. These include walking safaris, treks, horse riding, and use of small aircraft to reduce long drives.
