PHILOSOPHY

Too often, the role of the traveller in responsible tourism is overlooked. At Desert & Delta Safaris, travel is never just about passing through; every journey is a partnership and an opportunity to inspire, educate, and create a lasting impact. Our customers are at the heart of this mission. By choosing us, travellers are choosing to CARES—for communities, cultures, ecosystems, and all of Botswana. Together, we turn travel into something deeper: travel that transforms.

Desert & Delta Safaris is proudly rooted in Botswana. Every step we take, from supporting local businesses to creating employment and training opportunities, reflects our deep commitment to our home. Yet as much as we are grounded, we grow. We’re not only committed to our guiding principles of responsible tourism, but to sharing them far and wide across Africa. We face the future with eyes wide open and fearless dreams, ready to learn as much as we collaborate, innovate and evolve. Because with CARES, the journey is one we’re proud to share.

As the only safari group listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange, we have a profound responsibility to CARES for our country. Our impact on the local economy is greater. Our investments in education, community empowerment, research, and conservation directly impact the lives of the people we work with and the lands we cherish. For Desert & Delta Safaris, this means actively giving back to the communities and environments that sustain us in every way we operate. For us, responsibility was never drawn up in a boardroom. It has always been part of us as a corporate citizen, and it is nothing short of essential.

At Desert & Delta Safaris, journeys are simply different, and it’s because of the authentic hospitality, heart, and soul shared abundantly from our exceptional team of staff. We are who we are because of our people, our family, and the CARES we’ve nurtured from the very start. Our commitment to opportunity, inclusion, female empowerment, and personal growth is unwavering, reaching every person, every colleague, across our family. This isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about building a legacy of empowered, skilled individuals who are shaping the future.

Operating in some of the world’s most precious and pristine environments, we take our responsibility to minimise our impact seriously. At Desert & Delta Safaris, sustainability goes further. Guided by our CARES philosophy, we safeguard entire ecosystems, embracing not only wildlife and landscapes, but also culture, community, history, economy, and everything that makes Botswana extraordinary. CARES is uniquely holistic, and our sustainability impact reflects this. In facing tourism’s greatest challenges, we’ve worked alongside industry experts and pioneered new solutions. With the dedication of every team member, we remain steadfast in our promise: to protect, preserve, and empower for generations to come.