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Canopy treehouse in Pacuare Lodge, Costa Rica

Sustainable Lodges and Hotels

Eco-friendly lodges

Discover the world's most eco-minded sustainable lodges and hotels who are not just reducing their environmental impact but ensuring they have a positive effect on the local landscape and empower local people.

We are lucky to work with some exceptional properties across the globe that are doing incredible work to make themselves more sustainable from using renewable energy and locally sourced food, to providing development opportunities for the local community to protecting their local environment whether it is through reducing poaching or working to increase wildlife numbers.

At Far and Wild, we have created our own carbon-scoring system called CarbonScored which allows us to accurately measure the impact of individual lodges. It takes into account the average occupancy of a property, where energy is sourced from, whether a swimming pool is heated, the amount of diesel used to power a safari camp’s electricity generator even how they source their water. But sustainability is about more than what a property uses, it is about what it invests back and so we also look at their community projects and biodiversity protection.

For a property to be considered sustainable, it must meet the following two criteria.

  • Their environmental impact was less than their country or regional average.
  • They are involved with sustainability projects to help benefit the local environment or surrounding communities.
Eco Hotels and Lodges

Top Sustainable Properties

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Salas Camp campfire Kenya

Sala's Camp

Masai Mara, Kenya, Africa
Seven bespoke tents with the Migration on its doorstep
££££
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Lemala Nanyukie

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa
Big five, bountiful wildlife, luxury accommodation, gourmet food and beautiful star gazing - located in the Eastern Serengeti
£££
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Mvuu Lodge Veranda

Mvuu Lodge

Liwonde National Park, Malawi, Africa
Beautifully designed safari tents surrounded by hippo or ‘Mvuu’
£££
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Finca Valentina

Argentina, South America
Rustic charm meets luxury, and beautiful landscapes.
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Hacienda Zuleta Andes Ecuador

Hacienda Zuleta

Andes Mountains, Ecuador, Ecuador, South America
A truly authentic Ecuadorian Andes experience
£££
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Caiman

Pantanal, Brazil, South America
Eco-hotel offering wildlife encounters and sustainability.
£££
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House in the Wild

Masai Mara, Kenya, Africa
Privately owed lodge perfect for families and group travel
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Roca Belomonte

Roca Belo Monte Hotel

Príncipe, São Tomé and Príncipe, Africa
Boutique Renovated Plantation House at Banana Beach
££
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Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda, Africa
Beautifully designed, rustic chalets in remote Nkuringo
££
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Finca Rosa Blanca

San José and Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America
Luxury accommodation developed and created by artists
£££
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Tortuga Lodge & Gardens

Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica, Central America
Explore the mysteries of Costa Rica's rainforests at Tortuga Lodge & Gardens
£££
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Tierra Atacama

Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa

Atacama Desert, Chile, South America
Desert luxury, adventure, and cultural immersion
£££
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Grootbos Forest Lodge SA Hermanus Wetu2

Grootbos Forest Lodge

Hermanus & The Whale Coast, South Africa, Africa
A stunning contemporary lodge in the heart of a private nature reserve
£££
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Lion Camp

South Luangwa, Zambia, Africa
Understated sustainable luxury in the wilds of Africa
£££
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Bahia Mar Arial View Vilanculos

Bahia Mar

Vilanculos, Mozambique, Africa
A comfortable, stylish boutique hotel with superb sea views
££
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Pacuare Lodge

Turrialba and Pacuare, Costa Rica, Central America
Discover Pacuare Lodge: Your Costa Rican Haven
£££
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Exterior evening Tierra Chiloe Chile

Refugia Chiloé

Lake District, Chile, Chile, South America
A striking architectural base to explore Chiloe Island
£££
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Villa Mamangua Pousada Literaria Paraty Green Coast Brazil

Pousada Literaria

Green Coast, Brazil, South America
A luxury hideaway nestled within the historic town of Paraty
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Shirley Newman

What can I say….my son and myself had the most wonderful time in Kenya thanks to the first-class itinerary that Ben and Louise put together for us. We spoke with Ben many times to ensure he ‘got it right’. This was our 2nd visit to Kenya, and it certainly lived up to our expectations and memories. Throughout our time in Kenya, we saw many lions, giraffes, elephants, ostriches, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards, to name just a few. Nothing was too much trouble for all the staff; we cannot have been looked after any better. I would highly recommend Far and Wild; they are so knowledgeable and have personally visited the lodges and areas. We are already planning another visit, and we cannot wait. Since our return again Ben phoned to see how it went in addition to emails.

August, 2025
Elizabeth Spells

I have just returned from the most amazing trip to Tanzania, booked with Far & Wild. Everything went so smoothly from the first time I spoke with them. The planning was great, the itinerary was perfect for us, and the lodges were amazing. We spent 10 nights with an amazing guide, travelling through Northern Tanzania and even got to see the migration, which was a lifetime ambition of mine. This wasn't our first safari, so we were nervous as to how it would compare, but it was spot on. We're particularly grateful that she suggested a private 'bush lunch' in the Ngorongoro Crater as the public picnic spot was very busy! I will certainly be using them again to book our next trip....we're thinking of a relaxing beach stay next time to get over the excitement of safari!

July, 2024
Orla Rhodes

Just back from another amazing F&W organised trip to Namibia with the family (8 adults). Having been there before, Alistair tailored our trip to include our favourite locations and added a new one for us, Okonjima Plains camp, which we loved.The quality of accommodation and guiding, activities, food and drinks was exceptional throughout. Although not inexpensive I felt it was good value for the level of luxury we had. Kwessi Dunes, Shipwreck lodge, Ongava, Okonjima with pit stops Windhoek (city tour recommended ), Swakopmund (Sandwich Harbour and Walvis Bay tour) and Grootberg lodge (best sundowner drive )

June, 2024
Arnhild Schia

We had a wonderful trip to São Tomé and Príncipe - a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea with paradise (almost empty) beaches and jungle forest. It was all well organised by Far and Wild and we stayed at Omali lodge at Sao Tome, then on Roca Sundy, and Sunday Praia at Principe - a great combination of different types of resorts/hotels. Omali is close to Sao Tome town with its colonial buildings, markets, hustle and bustle. Roca Sunday gives an old plantation experience and Sundy Praia a luxury beach experience. Very friendly (from time to time a bit slow) service, great fresh food, specifically if you like fish/seafood, vegetables and fruits (almost all sourced locally). Nice temperature between 23 and 30 degrees Celsius, nice swimming conditions. We really recommend this for those who want to experience a pristine destination with few other tourists and friendly and welcoming people. The islands also feel (and I believe are) very safe. At Principe, there are no dangerous animals, snakes or whatever, and it was great to be able to hike in the jungle without being very conscious of where to put your hands and feet. Go before everyone else does!

July, 2024
Henri Papenfus

Back home again, basking in the joys of a superb safari. Every aspect you arranged for us, including linking up with Mack Air and Wild Horizons locally to transport us. The choice of camps, Camp Hwange in Zimbabwe and Muchenenje Safari Lodge in Botswana, was spot on and exactly what we had hoped for - ideally situated, comfortable, in good surroundings, and with excellent wildlife on the doorstep and throughout the wider country. The service staff in each looked after us very well, catering was excellent, and the game guides were professional, knowledgeable and helpful. The weather was, as usual for that part of the world, also good at the time of our visit. Blue skies and stunning sunsets. Warm but not too hot during the day, although quite cold at sunrise when viewing game. The viewing started. You made us happy, and we recommend you to similar safari enthusiasts with confidence.

June, 2024
AC

Far and Wild went above and beyond to make sure my trip to Zambia was special. I would definitely recommend them and their services to anyone wanting to travel to Africa.

May, 2024
Tiny

Lovely holiday at the amazing Almanara on Galu beach, a beach like no other. Far and Wild excelled themselves from beginning to end of our holiday in beautiful Kenya.... What a country!,

April, 2024
Stodge

Wow! These guys are amazing. Can’t recommend them highly enough. Friendly AND efficient! Sorted out our trip (last minute and lots of different family member needs, sorry!) in record time and everything worked like clockwork. Trip of a lifetime to the Masai Mara. Will be back (and use F&W again!)!

March, 2024
Fiona C

It was a dreamy holiday on the Kenyan Coast - Far and Wild, their efficiency and professionalism allowed us to relax and be the happiest family alive !! We cannot fault them, their care and understanding of what we wanted from a holiday ensured we had the most memorable trip. We will be booking with them again for sure!

March, 2024
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The best memories aren’t simply places and hotels, they are made up of experiences and people… so we connect with local communities, and strive for sustainable travel to make your holiday special
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