Our energy saving efforts include...
Every single staff member lives on the property, reducing the need for transport
Lights in the staff accommodation have been changed to the energy efficient variety
Solar-powered geysers are being phased in for staff accommodation
All the stoves in the kitchen use gas and not electricity
All of the lights in the public areas are set on timers
During summer outside dining areas are used as often as possible, and lights in the Homestead switched off to reduce energy consumption
Rain water and grey water from the baths and showers is processed and recycled for use in the garden. This helps to lessen our environmental footprint and restricts the use of ‘new’ water for garden irrigation
Treated grey water is used to irrigate the lawns
Borehole water is sourced from the reserve and used for irrigation
Irrigation of the gardens is done through micro-jet irrigation
A rich variety of indigenous plants in the herb garden reduces the need for high levels of irrigation
Filtered drinking water is offered to guests
We clear all alien vegetation in the reserve, which reduces the water demand. Alien vegetation grows extremely well around water courses and by clearing these, the water is allowed to flow naturally, reducing erosion
All firewood in the lodge is sourced from alien vegetation
All roads are maintained annually
Hiking trails are carefully marked and maintained
All infrastructural development follows strict environmental scoping protocols before submission for final approval from the regional district municipality
Ecological detergents and cleaning agents are used throughout the lodge
