Holiday getaways are about switching off, reconnecting and creating new memories. For many families, this means the joy of time spent outdoors. Breakfasts cooked on a ‘skottel’, fires lit for a braai as dusk turns into evening, star gazing, muddy shoes after hillside walks, the fun of discovery. These are the moments children remember.
But holidays can also teach something far more lasting: nature is not only something we enjoy, but it is also something we learn to cherish and care for.
According to Onwaba Gonyora, Director at Brahman Hills in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, sustainable holidaymaking doesn’t have to be complicated. “Nor does it have to be difficult, expensive or perfect,” she says.
“It can start with a few small, eco-conscious choices, and a family holiday is a practical way to teach children that caring for nature isn’t a big separate act. It’s something we can build into everyday practices, from how we use water to how we leave a place behind.”
Gonyora shares six simple ways to leave a greener footprint this holiday:
1. How you get there counts: One of the biggest environmental choices families make happens before they even leave. Where possible, consider driving instead of flying, especially for local holidays. A road trip can also become part of the experience, giving families time to stop along the way and notice the landscape and hidden treasures around them. For example, those travelling along the N3 through the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, spotting the…
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