Bellingham Safaris

cape town, south africa

Bellingham Safaris

Tour Operator, Family, Luxury, Adventure, Private Tours

Member since december 2017

Bellingham Safaris, a tour operator based in Cape Town and owned by Jen and Simon Bellingham, offers exceptional wildlife experiences for discerning safari travellers who care about the planet. With over 40 years of experience between them, Jen and Simon have explored all seven continents in pursuit of the finest nature-based experiences.

Bellingham Safaris joined The Long Run in 2018 and has been committed to the 4Cs of Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce ever since. As part of its tangible commitment to conservation, Simon Bellingham co-founded the non-profit “Projecto Onçafari” (also a Long Run member) which brings Africa’s ecotourism model to other parts of the world and has been particularly successful in Brazil protecting the jaguar and maned wolf. Accommodation is selected on the quality of guest experience (which must be exceptional!) and a commitment to wildlife conservation while benefiting local communities.

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Bellingham Safaris 4C impact

CONSERVATION

Promote Global Ecosphere Retreats® and other conservation-based properties.

Green operations including solar electricity, rain water harvesting, recycling, composting, alien vegetation clearing, and digital itineraries.

COMMUNITY

Support of lodges that directly invest in local communities including skills development and job creation.

Facilitation of donations from clients to Children in the Wilderness, the Africa Foundation and other community-based NGOs.

CULTURE

Promoting a slow travel ethos including an emphasis on sustainable lodges, longer stays, less travel between destinations, incorporating lesser known destinations, and travelling outside of high season.

Authentic travel that empowers, respects and showcases local cultures and enriches indigenous communities.