African Environments partners with like-minded organizations to promote sustainable tourism, support local communities, and protect Tanzania’s wildlife and natural environment.
Responsible Tourism Tanzania
African Environments is proudly certified by Responsible Tourism Tanzania (RTTZ), a not-for-profit recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). RTTZ sets standards for sustainable tourism in Tanzania, focusing on both people and the environment. We achieved Seed-level certification in 2015, reflecting our commitment to responsible travel practices.
Carbon Tanzania
At African Environments, we minimize carbon emissions through our 100% solar-powered camps, recycled fuels, and eco-friendly bio-brick stoves. While some emissions are inevitable on safari, we proudly offer carbon offsetting through Carbon Tanzania, supporting forest conservation and community projects in the Yaeda Valley. All offsets are validated by the Plan Vivo Foundation, reflecting our commitment to sustainable and responsible travel in Tanzania.
TATO
Tanzanian Association of Tour Operators (TATO) is a non-government association that advocates on behalf of its private tour operator members. TATO is active in education and liaison between the government, other wildlife organisations and overseas bodies to ensure the tourism industry is both promoted and regulated. African Environments has been a member for over two decades, and our directors have served on its board for multiple terms.
ATTA
The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA) is a trade association that promotes tourism to Africa from all corners of the world. Recognized as the voice of African Tourism, ATTA serves and supports business leaders in Africa, representing the elite buyers and suppliers of tourism product across 22 African countries. African Environments a proud and active member.
Sentinel Outdoor Institute
Sentinel Outdoor Institute is an American based company specializing in high-level first aid training for outdoor guides leading wilderness expeditions. African Environments was the first East African company running Kilimanjaro expeditions to have the local guides trained to the internationally recognized standard of Wilderness First Responder. Every year African Environments partners with Sentinel to provide Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness First Aid and Basic First Aid training to our mountain and safari staff on-site at our compound in Arusha. The training is also open to other companies.