Supercharging Tourism in Remote Conservation Areas

Transforming Africa's underfunded conservation areas into thriving, sustainable destinations

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The Reality – and Potential – of Africa’s Conservation Areas

The SDI Approach

We partner with conservation areas, co-creating regenerative tourism solutions that deliver $1,000/km²/year and greater impact to people and nature.

We leverage expertise of a coalition of 20+ sustainable and regenerative partners to deliver delivering transformation across 4 pillars.

Destination Visibility & Positioning
  • Destination branding and marketing
  • Digitalization for market linkages
  • Responsible storytelling & media coverage
Product Development & Visitor Experience
  • Design and packaging of unique and impactful experiences
  • Accommodation quality and efficiency
  • Essential connectivity infrastructure and amenities
Capacity & Skills Development
  • Hotel human resource
  • Tour guiding
  • Community based enterprises
Sustainability & Impact Management
  • Sustainability planning
  • Local community integration in supply chains
  • Impact measurement and sustainability accreditation

Our Coalition partners

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Our Transformation Promise

Our approach delivers sustainable benefits across economic, social, and ecological dimensions

Bookings throughout the year

High-spending responsible tourists

Revenue beyond accommodation

Improved operational efficiency

Recognition as must-visit destination

Local business opportunities

Community job creation

Revenue for community projects

Integration of local products

Enhanced tourist safety & comfort

Ecosystem protection & regeneration

Reduced tourism carbon footprint

Sustainable conservation funding

Long-term environmental stewardship

Our Expert Coalition

SDI brings together Africa's leading tourism expertise across 9 critical functions

From destination branding and experience design to sustainability accreditation and infrastructure development, our coalition covers every aspect of tourism transformation

20+

African Tourism Companies

9

Tourism Specializations