Tourism can be a powerful tool for change when it's done the right way. We believe that this can only be achieved through the equal development of the three pillars of sustainable development - environmental, economic and socio-cultural. In other words: planet, people and profit.
For Nimali that translates into our support for conservation and local communities, our commitment to having as light a footprint as possible in the wilderness destinations we work and in stimulating local economies through the creation of employment opportunities and the procurement of goods and services. We call it sustainability in action and it's the Nimali Way…
At Nimali we go to great lengths to help conserve the wilderness areas around us and protect the wild fauna and flora that call them home.
By supporting Tanzania National Parks and the conservation work this important department is doing in the Serengeti and Tarangire, and through our support of local NGOs, conservation programmes and community initiatives, we are making a difference.
People are a critical part of the conservation equation. Increasing human encroachment resulting in loss of habitat and human-wildlife conflict is the single biggest issue facing us, so including people in the conversation around land use is of vital importance.
Tourism provides a crucial bridge between conservation and communities and by ensuring that every safari you take with us directly benefits both the preservation of the wild areas and the local communities, we ensure the prosperity of both.
We employ local people where possible, providing them not just with jobs but with careers. We provide training and opportunities for growth. We also procure goods and services from local entrepreneurs and businesses where we can, ensuring that we stimulate local economies and help people gain more economic freedom.
There are no glass ceilings when working for Nimali. The sky really is the limit for our employees, the majority of whom come from the local communities.
Nimali's mission is simple - uplift and empower through ongoing training and opportunity. We encourage our staff to reach their full potential. Our people are our biggest asset and we're truly proud of the team that we have built.
Nimali takes its operational responsibilities very seriously and ensures that each of its lodges is as kind to the environment as possible, with absolutely no "greenwashing". We promise.
Our lodges have been designed to be eco-friendly and to limit the negative impact on the eco-systems that surround them.
We operate fully on solar energy, from our water pumps and heaters to our fridges and lighting.
We have a strict no plastic policy and use our own filtered water in refillable water bottles
We also focus on recycling everything we can, removing our waste from the lodges to a pioneering recycling programme in Arusha.
"At Nimali we understand that sustainability depends on inclusivity at every level of our business, allowing our team to directly contribute to the decision-making process so that we evolve together as a brand and as custodians of the wilderness around us."
