Bushbuck River House
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Oriel Southwood & Alan Baird
Oriel and Alan have worked and lived in Africa for over 15 years.
Alan's background is in geology, geography, environmental science and travel and tourism and he has guided tours throughout Southern Africa.
[Read more]Allowing the local community to develop and benefit through tourism
Over the last 6 years Alan and Oriel have together with their visitors raised money and project managed building of Twabuka community school in the proximity of the lodge. The construction of the school was carried out by the local community in order to insure that the maximum percentage of funds raised benefited the maximum number of members of the community. The development involves a borehole, five class rooms, a kitchen/dining area, toilets and an egg laying project. Further developments are planned for 2010. The aim of the project is to provide education and training for the local children and the community in general. Guest staying at Bushbuck River House can visit the school and the community if they wish.
Sponsorship of local soccer team
Whenever possible organic vegetables and fruit is grown on the farm or is locally sourced for the lodge.
All staff of the lodge is actively involved in preserving the environment in general, with the aim of understanding, respecting and encouraging diversity of flora and fauna.
